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OP-ED: Family-owned businesses are getting it right
Family businesses account for approximately 80 percent of U.S. companies and 80 to 90 percent of businesses across the globe. Some of the world’s biggest companies are family-owned, including Samsung, […]
OP-ED: 鈥楧e-risk鈥� your business to enhance value
When it comes to planning for a business transition, many business owners fail to implement value enhancement strategies that are often needed to achieve a desirable exit from the […]
New state contracting rules lack teeth, observers say
New construction manager-general contractor rules for public agencies will take effect Tuesday, but some stakeholders are concerned that an enforcement element is not included.
Legal marijuana business, construction not a good fit
The nascent legal marijuana industry in Washington state is posing legal, financial and logistical issues for contractors.
Portland firm sues Mackenzie for trademark infringement
Hilary Mackenzie, owner of Mackenzie Architecture, is suing Mackenzie (founded by her father, Tom Mackenzie, who has since retired) for trademark infringement and unfair competition.
OP-ED: A fine tool for succession planning
According to a 2010 study by Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, baby boomer business owners will be involved in what is predicted to be the largest collective transfer […]
OP-ED: Protect business value by investing in employees鈥� futures
One of a business’s most valuable assets is its people. The single most important factor giving rise to a company’s higher value, other than increasing cash flow, is the […]
Award, new experiences draw local lawyers to HNBA convention
A trio of Portland attorneys each has a unique experience awaiting them when the Hispanic National Bar Association convention kicks off in Seattle next week. Roman Hernandez, a Schwabe, Williamson […]
Prewitt elected to nonprofit board position
Attorney Steven Prewitt has been elected to the board of directors of Friends of Doernbecher. Prewitt is a shareholder in the Portland office of Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt and lead’s […]
Peter Ricoy picked for OHBA seat
The Oregon Hispanic Bar Association has elected Peter Ricoy as its president for 2012. Ricoy, an attorney with the Portland office of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, received his law degree […]
Quest for sunshine leads Schwabe attorney to national recognition
Anne Talcott first learned about the Defense Research Institute as a newbie attorney at Portland-based Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt. It was 1996, her first year in practice, and she wanted […]
This and that … and all the local legal buzz in between
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) No more pencils. No more books. No more teachers’ dirty looks. We’re […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
