Chenoweth Law Group is proud to announce the promotion of Aurelia Erickson to partner. Since joining the firm in 2021, Aurelia has become an integral part of the firm’s litigation practice, representing clients in complex business, employment, and securities matters...
Firm News
Artificial “Intelligence” and Artificial Cases: Oregon Federal Court Sanctions the Use of Fabricated Authority
A Recent Federal Court Decision with Broader Implications In a recent Opinion and Order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, in Couvrette v. Wisnovsky et all, No. 1:21-cv-00157-CL, the court addressed an issue that is rapidly reshaping litigation...
Local Counsel Beware: An Oregon Federal Court Ruling Highlights Real Accountability for Pro Hac Vice Practice
A Recent Ruling from a Case We Handled In a recent Opinion and Order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, in the case of Couvrette v. Wisnovsky, No. 1:21-cv-00157-CL, the court issued sweeping sanctions against the plaintiffs and their attorneys in...
CLG Wins $12 Million in Shareholder Oppression Claim
This month CLG obtained a ruling in a three-year old shareholder oppression claim, obtaining a $12 million victory for their client plus attorney fees. The case stems from the ouster of a construction company's founding shareholder, board member, and CEO. The...
Chenoweth Law Group Announces Sandra Gustitus as Co-Managing Attorney
PORTLAND, Ore. – Chenoweth Law Group (CLG) is excited to announce the promotion of Sandra Gustitus to Co-Managing Attorney. Sandra will partner with Brian Chenoweth in leading the firm as part of CLG’s long-term growth strategy and succession plan. Sandra's journey...
New Resolutions
If one of your New Year’s resolutions this year is to update or finally do your estate planning, below are four more reasons to check this item off of your 2025 “To Do” list. 1: Avoiding Probate. Probate is the legal process that oversees the distribution of a...
Navigating the AI Era: Legal Considerations for Businesses
Businesses today face complex challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology. AI has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize operations, drive efficiency, and enhance customer experiences, across nearly...
Noncompete Agreements in Oregon – Do I Need One?
Noncompetition, or noncompete, agreements are contracts that restrict employees from competing with their current employer for a specified period of time and within a specific geographic area after leaving their job. They can provide valuable protection for an...
Post-Judgment Debt Collection
You’ve obtained a judgment against someone who owes you money. Now, how can you collect? Collection in General When someone owes you money and will not pay voluntarily, you (the creditor) can seek a judgment against that person (the debtor) in court. A judgment gives...
Executive employment claims: Understanding termination without cause
When it's time to terminate an employee, even an executive, an employer often has a reason. Whether the reason is poor performance or a specific incident of misconduct, there is often a cause for the dismissal. Still, there are other situations where an executive's...
