Civil Litigation

Sexual harassment in the workplace is something that can cripple an organization. Over the past few weeks, we have given employers some tips for dealing with complaints of sexual harassment. One point that we haven't yet discussed is how to handle complaints of sexual...

Over the past few weeks, we have discussed several factors about how you should deal with a sexual harassment complaint that is made by an employee. Most of the information in those posts was regarding the steps you should take to address the complaint. It is equally...

Employers must respond to sexual harassment complaints in a manner that meets the standards for investigation. A thorough investigation and appropriate actions can help to protect your business, let employees know without a doubt that sexual harassment won't be...

Our previous two blog posts have been about how to respond to a complaint about sexual harassment in your company. The steps you take after the complaint is made are all important. Just as important is your reaction when you learn of the allegations. Should I promise...

As we discussed last week, sexual harassment complaints have to be handled right away. Any delays in sexual harassment investigations can lead to serious problems for the business. When you address any sexual harassment complaint, you must ensure that you take the...

Employers have to take complaints of workplace harassment seriously. While it is impossible for an employer to control every action of every employee, it is vital that every company has an established plan to deal with workplace harassment complaints. Under no...

Keeping trade secrets from getting into the hands of competitors is a priority for many employers. Over the course of the last two blog posts, we have discussed some of the methods used to keep these secrets from getting out. If you recall, we discussed non-disclosure...

Last week, we discussed how important it is that business owners keep their intellectual secrets from getting out to competitors. As we discussed, some business owners use nondisclosure agreements to help keep trade secrets protected. Learning about nondisclosure...

Are you involved in civil litigation in Oregon, and are you about to go before the court? If so, you should take a look at the following tips, which can help you work quickly and effectively through this process. These are especially important if you have never been...

In our most recent blog posts, we have discussed personal injury cases. In one, we discussed the importance of taking action after you are injured because of another person's negligence. In the other, we discussed how personal injury cases sometimes go through the...