Individuals who are selling a home often have questions about disclosure requirements. What information is a seller required to disclose when putting a house up for sale?Different states have different disclosure requirements. In fact, many cities and counties have...
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Understanding Commercial Tenant Rights
The majority of businesses in the United States do not own their own office space. They rent it.Considering how common it is for a business tenant to enter into an agreement with a landlord, it is wise for business owners to make sure their legal bases are...
Setting Your Online Business Up For Success
There is a certain allure to starting an online business: Working independently, setting your own hours, being your own boss, making your own money, etc.Generally speaking, the needs of an online business startup are quite simple: All you need is an idea and a...
What to do when your business partner starts a competing business
A healthy business partnership is built on trust. A business can flourish when business partners trust and act in good faith toward each other.A competitive spirit is generally a good quality in a business partner. But what happens when one partner takes that...
Purchasing a Franchise: Legal Considerations
Purchasing a franchise can be very exciting. A franchise offers business owners a limited degree of independence and often a whole lot of support. For many, this is an alluring business model. For others, not so much.Individuals looking to purchase a franchise should...
Navigating the Complexities of Venture Capital
Many young ventures and startups explore the option of seeking venture capital to finance the next step in growth and expansion. This is a hot trend in business currently, and many companies are eager to start the process and lock down funding for new projects and for...
Oregon man sues government over no-fly list
A 56-year-old Oregon man was stranded in the Middle East for three weeks after the FBI placed his name on the no-fly list. The plaintiff, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was barred from boarding his flight back from Tunisia in 2012, eventually learning that he was placed...
Welcome to our Portland litigation and appeals Law blog
When you need to initiate a civil lawsuit or appeal an adverse verdict, an effective trial lawyer with a strong reputation can be of great assistance and protect your rights. The federal courts can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and a...
