Egypt declares national emergency
BBC: Egypt has declared a month-long state of emergency after scores of people were killed when security forces stormed protest camps in Cairo.
Year: 2013
Portland may have to pay millions for bike share
Portland transportation officials are considering using city money to finance $4.6 million of the startup costs for a bike-share program.
Pinkstaff Elected as Board President of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Clackamas County
Lane Powell Counsel to the Firm John C. Pinkstaff was recently elected to serve as president of the board of directors for Child Advocates, Inc., Court Appointed Special Advocates (“CASA”) for Clackamas County. Pinkstaff has been actively involved with CASA, serving on the board of directors for the past five years.
Lane Powell and Attorneys Bodine, Minsk and Legaard Named as ‘Top’ in the 2013 IAM Patent 1000
The 2013 IAM Patent 1000 recently recognized Lane Powell as one of the top patent law firms in Oregon and Washington, as well as naming Lane Powell Shareholders Brian G. Bodine (for Patent Litigation) and Alan D. Minsk (for Patent Prosecution) as top individuals in the practice in Washington, and Shareholder Brenna K. Legaard as a top individual in the practice in Oregon.
Social media tips and best practices
BY BRITTANY SMITH | BUSINESS TIPS CONTRIBUTOR
When using social media, the best way to get a return on investment for your efforts is to focus on engagement. Don’t simply post information and messages about your organization, be sure to post content, resources, and information that your target audience will find useful and interesting.
Canada to accept gay Russian refugees
Globe and Mail: Canada’s refugee board will favor claims of persecution by gay Russian asylum-seekers.
Cover Oregon needs grants for $16.2M shortfall
Oregon officials are asking for more federal grant funding to fill a projected $16.2 million shortfall for health insurance exchange Cover Oregon due to an accounting error.
Portland selling controversial Water House
Portland plans to sell the Water House that was pushed by former Commissioner Randy Leonard.
Music label moves to Beaverton for better tax climate
Rise Records moved from downtown Portland to Beaverton last month to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes each year.
Oregon nurseryman bets on sea berry
The owner of Northwoods Nursery in Molalla hopes that the sea berry will become the next “super fruit,” like goji berries and acai berries.