Apr 7, 2020 | 2020, Banking, Business, Company, COVID-19, Credit, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Financial Services, Lawyers, News
By Litigation Practice Group On April 1, 2020, and as part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a policy statement (“Statement”) to guide lenders and credit reporting agencies as to...
Apr 4, 2020 | 2020, Business, Court, COVID-19, Food for thought, Lawyers, News, Notary, Real Property & Land Use
By Margaret Gander-Vo, Real Estate & Land Use Attorney Notarizing deeds, wills, and other documents during the COVID-19 pandemic while attempting to maintain recommended social distancing practices as created a significant challenge. Some banks are utilizing...
Apr 2, 2020 | 2020, Business, Company, COVID-19, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Events, Financial Services, Insurance, Lawyers, News
By Litigation Practice Group As COVID-19 continues to impact Oregonians, the State continues to issue orders aimed at lessening its effects. On March 25, 2020, on the heels of Governor Brown’s moratorium on nonpayment-based residential evictions, Oregon’s Department...
Apr 2, 2020 | 2020, Court, COVID-19, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Events, Financial Services, Lawyers, News
By Litigation Practice Group On Friday, March 27, 2020, Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha clarified how Oregon State courts will operate as part of the state’s continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the form of a Chief Justice Order, Chief Justice...
Apr 2, 2020 | 2020, Business, COVID-19, News, Real Property & Land Use
By Alan Sorem, Real Estate & Land Use Attorney The recent quarantine orders have had significant impacts on individuals, businesses, and the economy. Commercial lease default rates will spike as retail and office users are forced to close or dramatically change...
Apr 1, 2020 | 2020, Business, Business & Taxation, COVID-19, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Financial Services, Lawyers, News
By Caleb Williams, Business & Taxation Attorney, and Erich Paetsch, Creditor’s Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Attorney The US Treasury in coordination with the US Small Business Administration just released its initial guidance for borrowers and...
