Legal Articles Archive
Latest Federal Court Cases, 03/29/21March 29, 2021Authors: Nika F. Aldrich, Scott D. Eads, and Michael A. Cofield
Portland Stories: Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO, Schwabe, Williamson & WyattPortland Business JournalMarch 15, 2021As part of Don't Count Portland Out, Schwabe's Graciela Gomez Cowger shares optimism for the post-COVID-19 Portland community.
Latest Federal Court Cases, 03/15/21March 15, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, Michael A. Cofield, Jason Wrubleski, Bazsi Takacs, and Annie White
American Rescue Plan Act: Changes to Paycheck Protection Program, Certain Tax and ERISA Provisions, and Other Small Business ReliefMarch 12, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Mark Long, Dan Eller, Russel Robertson, Charmin Shiely, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Savannah Wolfe, Christopher Slottee, and Jason Douthit
OP-ED: Best Practices for Protecting a Business in a Litigation-Heavy ClimateDaily Journal of Commerce OregonMarch 12, 2021Author: Jessie Schuh
Latest Federal Court Cases, 03/08/21March 8, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, Jason Wrubleski, and Annie White
Oregon Commercial Rent Relief ProgramMarch 3, 2021Authors: Patrick Cleary, Kenneth Katzaroff, Craig Russillo
Latest Federal Court Cases, 3/1/21March 1, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, and Jason Wrubleski
Environmental Enforcement and Regulatory UpdatesFebruary 26, 2021Authors: Connie Sue Martin, David Stearns, Lindsay Thane, Brien Flanagan
You Will Be Transformed: How Pro Bono Work Impacted Our LivesNorthwest Immigrant Rights Project Annual ReportFebruary 2021Authors: William Abrams and Haiyun Damon-Feng
PPP: Changes by the Biden-Harris AdministrationNew 14-day exclusive period for businesses with fewer than 20 employees starts February 24February 23, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Mark Long, Dan Eller, Russel Robertson, Charmin Shiely, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Savannah Wolfe, Christopher Slottee
Latest Federal Court Cases, 02/22/21February 22, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, and Bazsi Takacs
Latest Federal Court Cases, 02/16/20February 16, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, Michael A. Cofield, Jason Wrubleski, Bazsi Takacs, and Annie White
OP-ED: DEQ Initiates New Water Quality Review and Enforcement ProgramFebruary 12, 2021Authors: Elizabeth Howard, Brien Flanagan
Honoring Black Women Making History in the Pacific NorthwestFebruary 10, 2021In honor of Black History Month, Schwabe CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger celebrates seven outstanding Black women professionals of the Pacific Northwest.
PORTLAND OR: Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax & Preschool for All TaxFebruary 10, 2021Authors: Dan Eller and Alee Soleimanpour
Biden Administration Voices Strong Support for the Jones ActJanuary 27, 2021Authors: Kent Roberts, Aukjen Ingraham
Initial Takeaways and Agency Guidance for the Latest PPP UpdatesAfter the Economic Aid Act: An Updated Guide to the PPP Loan Forgiveness Review and Appeals Process, Part 1January 26, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Dan Eller, Mark Long, Russel Robertson, Craig Russillo, Christopher Slottee, Charmin Shiely, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Alee Soleimanpour, Savannah Wolfe
Grounds for SBA Review, the SBA Loan Review Process, and Borrower ItemsAfter the Economic Aid Act: An Updated Guide to the PPP Loan Forgiveness Review and Appeals Process, Part 2January 26, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Dan Eller, Mark Long, Russel Robertson, Craig Russillo, Christopher Slottee, Charmin Shiely, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Alee Soleimanpour, Savannah Wolfe
The Lender’s Role in the PPP Loan Review ProcessAfter the Economic Aid Act: An Updated Guide to the PPP Loan Forgiveness Review and Appeals Process, Part 3January 26, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Dan Eller, Mark Long, Russel Robertson, Craig Russillo, Christopher Slottee, Charmin Shiely, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Alee Soleimanpour, Savannah Wolfe
What to Know about PPP Appeals and Next StepsAfter the Economic Aid Act: An Updated Guide to the PPP Loan Forgiveness Review and Appeals Process, Part 4January 26, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Dan Eller, Mark Long, Russel Robertson, Craig Russillo, Christopher Slottee, Charmin Shiely, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Alee Soleimanpour, Savannah Wolfe
OP-ED: A Call for an Overhaul of Laws Crushing Oregon Small BusinessesJanuary 15, 2021Authors: Amanda Gamblin, Alex Bish, Kathryn Kelly
Latest Federal Court Cases, 01/11/21January 11, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, and Annie White
A Portland attorney on whether employers should review their health benefits coverage after recent Supreme Court rulingsPortland Business JournalJanuary 8, 2021Author: Jason Douthit
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Tax UpdateJanuary 7, 2021Authors: Dan Eller, Alee Soleimanpour, and M. John Way
Highlights of PPP Loan Items in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act and 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Updated 01/06/2021)January 6, 2021Authors: Carmen Calzacorta, Mark Long, Savannah Wolfe, Dan Eller, David Ebel, Russel Robertson, Craig Russillo, Omar Contreras, Kenneth Katzaroff, Charmin Shiely, Christopher Slottee
Latest Federal Court Cases, 01/04/21January 4, 2021Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, and Jason Wrubleski
Congress Makes Additional Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Leave OptionalDecember 29, 2020Author: Jean Back
Happy Holidays!Winter 2020
Vault Your Business Out of the Pandemic: Three Employment Topics to Keep an Eye OnDecember 21, 2020Author: Jean Back
Countdown to 2021: Privacy & Data SecurityRing in the New Year with a Digital Audit to Reduce Online Privacy, Security, and Accessibility Risks December 21, 2020Authors: Xavier Clark, Nyika Corbett
OP-ED: Portland Real Estate Trends to Monitor in the Year AheadDaily Journal of Commerce OregonDecember 18, 2020Author: Brendan Crowley
Latest Federal Court Cases,12/14/20December 14, 2020Authors: Scott D. Eads, Nika F. Aldrich, and Jason Wrubleski
