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by Lillian Klein | Jan 20, 2026 | Business & Commercial Litigation
In business litigation, many litigants assume attorney fee recovery for a successful result is a given. Many business agreements contain a provision awarding attorney fees to the prevailing party, but some do not. When a business dispute involves an agreement without...
by Lillian Klein | Oct 28, 2025 | Employment Law
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in Bock v. Vigor Works, LLC, 343 Or App 514 (2025), that underscores how the Oregon Employer Liability Act (ELA) can expose companies to liability for injuries on worksites — even when the injured worker isn’t...
by Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Sep 17, 2025 | Firm News
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...
by Joseph Winsby | Sep 16, 2025 | Code Enforcement
Contract disputes arise when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under a legally binding agreement. Whether you are a business owner dealing with a vendor who failed to deliver services or a products, a property buyer whose seller withdrew from a transaction,...
by Kelsey Peddie | Sep 4, 2025 | Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete agreements can be powerful tools for protecting a business. However, in Oregon and Washington, the rules regarding enforceability of noncompetes have tightened in recent years. Employers who don’t follow the law risk having their agreements thrown out...
by Lillian Klein | Aug 28, 2025 | Contracts
Business deals often start with a handshake or an oral promise. While oral agreements can be enforceable in some situations, Oregon law requires certain contracts to be in writing to be valid. This rule comes from what’s known as the Statute of Frauds—a legal...
by Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Aug 18, 2025 | Design Defects
When a building project runs into problems, the cause is not always obvious. Sometimes the issue isn’t poor workmanship or substandard materials — it’s in the design itself. A design defect can set a project back months, drain budgets, and damage reputations. For...
by Jason Rosenbaum | Jul 15, 2025 | Land Use, Real Estate Law
Responding to a neighbor's adverse possession claim can be a daunting process. In Oregon, a neighbor can acquire your land through adverse possession by showing that they used a portion of your property in a way that was visible (open), well-known (notorious),...
by Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Jul 9, 2025 | Business Law
In Adelsperger v. Elkside Development, LLC, the Oregon Supreme Court upheld a jury verdict against a company that refused to honor lifetime campground membership contracts after purchasing the property. The case is a reminder for business owners that inherited...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group LLC | Jul 1, 2025 | Real Estate Law
Nuisance properties do more than bother you; they create real risks. If your neighbor’s building draws squatters, rug activity or constant noise, your property can lose value. Tenants may leave. You could even face legal or financial liability. These problems are...
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