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Oregon CAT: Draft Rules (Wholesale Groceries Exclusion, Retail Sale of Groceries Exclusion, and Property Resold Out of State)
New Retirement Plan Legislation Enacted Into Law
2020 Benefit Limits
Transportation, Ports and Maritime
Jury Awards $93.6 Million to Former Operator of Port’s Terminal 6 for Losses due to Dock Workers’ Unlawful Labor Practices
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Growth Opportunities and Strategies for Sustaining a Market Shift
Drafting Legally Sound Job Descriptions
Technology
William F. Abrams Strengthens Schwabe’s Technology Industry Group
Oregon Employment Law Update: Summary & To Do List
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Long-Awaited Condo Reform Kicks In; Here's What Developers Need To Know
Schwabe and the Legal Community Mourn the Passing of Martha Pagel
Natural Resources
Culverts Case Implications for Tribal Trusteeship and Natural Resource Damage Claims
Oregon Minimum Wage Increase
Real Estate and Construction
Smart Technologies and Associated Cyber-Related Threats
New Requirements for Noncompetition Agreements in Oregon and Washington
Real Estate and Construction
The Process of Preparing a Construction Business for Sale
Real Estate and Construction
10 Actions to Take to Build a Successful Succession Plan
Avoiding Discrimination Claims as the Result of a Reduction in Force
Natural Resources
Hemp Growers Beware: 2018 Farm Bill Provides Long-Term Opportunities, but Short-Term Risk Remains
Federal Overtime Rule Updates
Oregon Extends and Increases Group Medical Insurance Premium Tax
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Unreinforced Masonry Notice Requirements and the Scarlet Letter
Natural Resources
EPA announces PFAS Action Plan
Oregon’s Pay Equity Law Must Allow Employers to Pay Different Rates Where Specified by a Government Contract:
Part 5 of 6
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: In Construction These Days, It’s "Return of the Payment Wars"
Texas Federal District Court Opines That the Affordable Care Act Is Invalid in Its Entirety: Where Does It Go from Here?
Oregon Legislature Should Fix BOLI’s Unfair Pay Equity Rules:
Part 1 of 6
Natural Resources
Covered by the Clean Water Act and WOTUS? Maybe Not Anymore.
The Talent Crunch: How to Hire and Retain
3 Portland Attorneys Talk #MeToo at the One-Year Mark
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2019 Benefit Limits
Real Estate and Construction
Proposed Tax Regulation for Qualified Opportunity Zones Released
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Increased Data on Marijuana Use Crystallizes Risk Management
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: What to know about Oregon’s new CLT construction types
Healthcare
Legacy Health’s Bill Long and Adventist Health’s Joyce Newmyer discuss the intersection of healthcare and technology in our region
Real Estate and Construction
Recent Supreme Court Opinion Serves as Call to Action for Contractors to Review Contract Notice Requirements
MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL
Survey Results: State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest
Transportation, Ports and Maritime
Overview of Maintenance, Cure and Unearned Wages
New Changes to California Prop 65: What Oregon and Washington Manufacturers Must Do to Comply
Real Estate and Construction
Op-Ed: Drafting Fair and Reasonable Construction Subcontract Clauses
WA Governor Inslee appoints Graciela Gomez Cowger to state Women’s Commission
Schwabe Mourns the Passing of Thomas Dulcich
Technology
GDPR Whitepaper: Impact on U.S.-Based Companies
Breaking News: Supreme Court Opens Door to Sales Taxation of Online Sales
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Why MAX Proximity Matters for Developers, Homeowners
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Unique Obstacles for Brokerage Owners, Contractors
Real Estate and Construction
Portland Poised to Adopt Strict Limits on House Size
Natural Resources
Marbled Murrelet Listed as Endangered Under Oregon’s Endangered Species Act: What Does It Mean for Timber Landowners and Operators in Oregon?
Transportation, Ports and Maritime
Schwabe Expands Transportation, Ports and Maritime Industry Group with New Office and Key Hires
Congress Paves the Way for Tip Pooling to Include Back-of-the-House Employees
Real Estate and Construction
Property Owners Will Find Out Soon How Much Waterfront Redevelopment Will Cost
Oregon Festival Sues Coachella Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Behavior
Marijuana Ban May Be Keeping Some from Entering Marine Industry
Wage Gap and #MeToo Movement Legislation: Impact on Washington Employers
Natural Resources
An Old Law’s Renewed Clout Imposes Serious Consequences on Importers and Processors of Foreign Wood
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Potential Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles on Real Estate
Natural Resources
Timber Industry Exemptions from the New Manufacturing Overtime Rule
Portland-Area Medical Device Maker Wins Big Patent Victory
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Standard Form Construction Contracts: Uses and Misuses
Real Estate and Construction
Seattle Needs to Tackle Their Top Public Safety Concern: URM Buildings
New Legislation Relaxes 401(k) Plan Hardship Withdrawal Restrictions
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
New Proposed Rule Allowing Tip Pooling Between Servers and Back of the House
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
OP-ED: Five Steps Contractors Can Take to Improve Business in 2018
Transportation, Ports and Maritime
Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Transportation, Ports and Maritime Industry?
Healthcare
Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Healthcare Industry?
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail Industry?
Is There One Thing That Drives Innovation? Yes.
Natural Resources
Do Not Clean, Clean Dirt: Douglass v. Shamrock Paving, Inc.
Real Estate and Construction
Portland Comprehensive Plan Effective Date Likely Delayed to May 2018
Real Estate and Construction
OSHA Delays Crane Safety Rules for Another Year; Industry Can Comment
New Tax Law Provisions Affect Employee Benefit Programs
Fueling Change: The State of Innovation in the Pacific Northwest
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Seattle Waterfront’s Local Improvement District: Paying Special Attention to Stay Ahead
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Single Women Buy More Homes, Earn Less Equity
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
The 2017 AIA Construction Documents are Here. Contractors, the Helpful Provisions.
The Law Firm CEO: Why Schwabe Gave Its New Leader a New Title
A Note From Schwabe's New CEO: Graciela Gomez Cowger
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt names new CEO
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
If the Glove Fits: Columbia v. Seirus Sets Precedent for U.S. Patent Law
December 31st Deadline for DMCA/OCILLA Designated Agent Renewal Approaching
Real Estate and Construction
What Is the Future of the Workplace in the Puget Sound Region?
Technology
Schwabe Continues to Grow Technology Industry Team with Seven IP Attorneys
TRANSPORTATION, PORTS AND MARITIME
It takes a tugboat: How Bert Markovich navigated his way to maritime law
Opinion: Coming out came with new perspective on legal industry
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
Product Recall: A Quick Guide for Manufacturers
Real Estate and Construction
OP-ED: Construction Documents: Know What to Keep and What to Toss
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
Trailblazer Foods’ President Rob Miller discusses business acumen, industry growth in Pacific Northwest
Natural Resources
Oregon Legislature Takes Up Cider Bill
NATURAL RESOURCES
In the Field: Key Takeaways from the Salem Agriculture Seminar
TRANSPORTATION, PORTS AND MARITIME
With the Supreme Court Poised to Address Personal Jurisdiction Again, State High Courts Reject Attempts to Evade Daimler v. Bauman
HEALTHCARE
Affordable Care Act Repeal and Replacement Bills: What Could it Mean for Employers and Employees?
NATURAL RESOURCES
Impactful Wage Litigation for Washington Farmers
Spotlight on Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt: An Interview with Jean Back
NATURAL RESOURCES
Who Will Own Your Farm?
Paying Taxes on Taxes: Washington Supreme Court Holds Estate Must Pay Estate Taxes on Gift Taxes Paid Within Three Years of Death
Healthcare
Staying on top of the Affordable Care Act
Top Employment and Employee Benefit Issues to Look for in 2017
Natural Resources
Washington Department of Ecology Issues Updated Water Quality Permit for Large-Scale CAFOs
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
BOLI Changes Rule Regarding Overtime Payment For Manufacturing Employees
Natural Resources
Harney County Community Members Learn Ways to Manage Declining Water Levels
Real Estate and Construction
Portland 2035: A Primer on Portland’s New Comprehensive Plan and Development Code
Natural Resources
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Key Industries Honored With 2017 Best Law Firms List
Natural Resources
In The Field: IRS Faces Stiff Opposition to Proposed Valuation Rules for Family-Owned Entities
NATURAL RESOURCES
In the Field: Key Takeaways from the Bend Agricultural Event
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Recent Notable Land Use Decisions out of Washington
MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL
Ninth Circuit Addresses Class Action Certification in GMO-Food Labeling Lawsuits
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
OSHA Citations for Workers’ Compensation Retaliation, and More
Healthcare
Check out our exclusive video interview with Luis Machuca, CEO of Enli Health Intelligence
Manufacturing, Distribution & Retail
Shift to National Uniformity in GMO-Food Labeling
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
Columbia Sportswear Granted Summary Judgment in Omni-Heat® Reflective Patent Lawsuit
Graciela Gomez Cowger Honored with Portland Business Journal's Executive of the Year Award
Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail
Retirement plan benefit and employment tax limits for 2017