Feb 24, 2021 | 2021, Food for thought, News, Real Property & Land Use
by Alan Sorem, Partner, Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group If a tree branch falls in my neighborhood, everyone has an opinion. Tree lovers express unconditional confidence that they know that a tree hanging precariously over a house can be saved. Neighbors...
Oct 28, 2020 | Business, Food for thought, Lawyers, News, Real Property & Land Use
By Margaret Gander-Vo, Associate in Real Estate and Land Use practice group What is House Bill 2001? The most recent estimates from Up for Growth, a national coalition that promotes higher-density housing near commercial centers, indicates that Oregon needs...
Jul 14, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Food for thought, Lawyers, News, Nonprofit, Real Property & Land Use
By Margaret Gander-Vo, Attorney in the Real Estate & Land Use Practice Group The 2020 Legislative Special Session focused largely on addressing the pressing emergencies facing the State. However, several bills that were stalled by the Republican lead walkout in...
Apr 16, 2020 | 2020, Banking, COVID-19, Credit, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Financial Services, News, Real Property & Land Use
By Shannon Martinez, Attorney in the Creditor’s Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Practice Groups On April 14, 2020, the FDIC, OCC and Federal Reserve issued an interim final rule that allows lenders to close certain real estate loans without an appraisal...
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, 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...
