by Jeremy Rickson | Jun 5, 2015 | Construction, Litigation, News, Real Property & Land Use, Winery/Vineyard/Brewery
By Mark Shipman and Alan Sorem Each year when the Oregon State Legislature meets, members of the legislative body propose a number of land use bills. This year is no exception. The following is a selective summary of land use bills currently pending before the Oregon...
by Jeremy Rickson | Sep 1, 2014 | News, Real Property & Land Use
By Alan Sorem During the 19th and early 20th centuries, miners would carry caged canaries with them into the mines. The canary’s rapid breathing, small size, and high metabolism would cause the bird to suffer the effects of methane, carbon monoxide, and other harmful...
by Jeremy Rickson | Sep 1, 2013 | News, Real Property & Land Use
By Alan Sorem Oregon land use laws have a substantial effect on all Oregon business and individuals. As members of the public, we benefit from living in a well-planned state and city. As taxpayers, we have an interest in seeing property developments pay their fair...