Powerlist: law firms
The Law Firms Powerlist from our 2013 Power Book ranks law firms by number of lawyers in Oregon and SW Washington.
Legislature meets to consider Nike tax bill
Legislators are gathered to consider a bill providing tax certainty to Nike, which could have as many as 69 amendments.
Walmart, Kroger bid on Hostess
Bloomberg: Walmart and Kroger are among the bidders for Hostess Brands assets, a source says.
Jeld-Wen opening North Carolina headquarters
Oregon’s largest private company, Jeld-Wen, plans to open a North American headquarters in North Carolina, despite denying rumors of that in September.
Nike legislation could lock out Intel
Nike’s request for special legislation on a favorable tax structure includes language that would make Intel ineligible.
Gun used in Clackamas mall shooting appeals to youth
The type of rifle used in the Clackamas mall shooting, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, attracts a younger generation of shooters.
Demonstrators to protest at Oregon Zoo
Animal-rights protesters plan to demonstrate outside the Oregon Zoo in a “Day of Action for Elephants.”
Portland company makes cybercrime detecting devices
Portland-based IPCopper manufactures computer network surveillance devices to help small business owners protect themselves from cybercrime.
East Portland changes happening slowly
Upgrades to East Portland are beginning to happen, after the area has been largely ignored since being annexed in the late-1980s and early-1990s, activists say.
Metro and Portland establishing a new protected wildlife area
Metro and the City of Portland are joining together to protect 54 acres of wildlife habitat near the Columbia Slough.