by Jeremy Rickson | Apr 5, 2019 | Employment Law, News
The 2019 Oregon Legislative Session is well underway. Bills must pass out of their originating committee by next Tuesday (4/9/19) to move forward. This is a very active session for employment law bills, with lots of activity and many bills moving forward. The...
by Jeremy Rickson | Feb 28, 2019 | Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Litigation, News
By Litigation and Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Groups The Oregon Legislature passed an historic bill on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 which is the first in the nation to impose mandatory state-wide rent control measures. The bill, Senate Bill 608,...
by Jeremy Rickson | Feb 6, 2019 | Employment Law, News
The Oregon Legislature is in session with many employment bills on the docket. The following bills are active and have the potential to significantly impact the workplace.[1] Employment Discrimination Settlements – SB 726 SB 726 is one of the most troubling bills...
by Jeremy Rickson | Dec 18, 2018 | News, Real Property & Land Use
By Real Estate & Land Use Practice Groups The US Supreme Court released a unanimous opinion on November 27, 2018, regarding the Endangered Species Act and the amount of deference that should be given to an agency’s determination under the Act. This case,...
by Jeremy Rickson | Jun 25, 2018 | Banking, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, News
By Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Practice Groups In 2017, the Oregon Legislature adopted Senate Bill 254 at the request of the Oregon Department of Revenue (“DOR”). The purpose of the new law is to allow the DOR to more easily collect from...
by Jeremy Rickson | Jun 13, 2018 | Banking, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Financial Services, News
By: Erich Paetsch, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Lawyer On June 4th, the Supreme Court clarified when discharge of debts may occur if the debt arises out of fraudulent statements about assets. As a result, banks cannot assume that all...
