Portland Legal Blog

Starting a business with a partner can be a strategically legitimate decision for certain entrepreneurs. For some, a partner may contribute much needed start-up capital. Others may highly value a potential partner's complementary skill set. That said, there may come a...

Confusion commonly arises between two similar business entities: partnerships and joint ventures. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they can mean very different things. Because your choice of business entity has a major impact on the rights,...

Whether for the purchase of a business, equipment, or real estate, most contracts contain standard terms, often referred to as boilerplate. Even though the terms may be standard, there are often subtle differences in the wording that can have significant consequences...

With most of the requirements of the 2017 Equal Pay Act now in effect in Oregon, it is crucial to ensure your business complies with its requirements. The bill, which entered into effect Jan. 1, 2019, prohibits discrimination in wages on the basis of an employee's...

Companies often use outside sales representatives to sell their products or services. These sales representatives can be employees or independent contractors. They are paid on commission, which rewards them financially based on what they sell. Working on commission...

Starting and growing a business is like having that extra child-it's a lot of work and you pour yourself into it; if you're lucky you create something that can thrive on its own without you. Just like letting go of the reins with your kids, opportunities present...