Did you know that underground storage tanks -- the type that often hold fuel such as gasoline or biodiesel -- come with their own laws and regulations? It's probably obvious that you simply can't let one of these tanks full of hazardous materials rot away on your...
Civil Litigation
Are your finances in order for retirement and beyond?
What are you plans for retirement, and what type of legacy would you like to leave your heirs? These are just two of the questions that Oregon residents must ask themselves as they approach retirement and estate planning. It's never too early to plan for these things...
Sexual harassment suits: A challenge of evidence
As one writer covering legal stories put it: Almost every law office has received calls from people who want to file a sexual harassment or workplace harassment suit because they feel they work in a hostile work environment. Our firm certainly understands the...
Are you taking all laws into account for your shooting range?
Guns are a hot topic politically and with regard to the law, but shooting ranges who offer legal options for firearms practice shouldn't have any problems. The issue is that it can be difficult to know whether you are following the law as a shooting range, because so...
Understanding objections in a courtroom
If you've watched any amount of television or movies, then you've probably seen some courtroom drama play out on the screen. While the manner in which court is depicted in fictional stories is often more dramatic than real life, some elements are consistent. For...
Oregon’s complex evidence code
The information that you and your attorney present at trial matters in the eventual outcome of a case, but so does the way that information is presented. The rules of evidence matter during both the trial itself and during any appeals processes. Understanding how to...
The purpose of Oregon’s forest protection laws
One of the state of Oregon's natural resources is its forests. Tourists come to visit the beautiful forests, and companies log the forests in keeping with laws. Numerous activities in the forest generate resources and money for the state, so maintaining the forests is...
Easement claim belonged to landlord, says appeals court
The appeals court in Oregon recently issued a decision in a land-use case brought by a plaintiff who was the tenant of a piece of property. The original trial court dismissed the case, and the appeals court agreed that the trial court was right that the plaintiff did...
Sexual assault allegations lead to dismissal, lawsuit filed
A lawsuit filed recently in the Lane County Circuit Court is attempting to hold the University of Oregon and other entities responsible for several negative effects that a former basketball player claims to have suffered as a result of the university dismissing him...
What kind of training on sexual harassment do managers need?
Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how employers should respond to complaints about sexual harassment. In most cases, it is easier for an employer to make it clear from the beginning that sexual harassment isn't permissible. One way that employers can do this...