Powerlist: Law firms
This month’s Powerlist ranks law firms by number of lawyers in Oregon and SW Washington.
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Chemistry is like cooking. Except instead of tenderizing a pork roast with lime, spices and soy sauce, a chemist might mix up a batch of indium cobalt antimony, sink the concoction in copper oxide and then nuke the results in the microwave.
SeaPort Airlines gets Jackson nod
The Airport Authority in Jackson, Tenn., supports Portland-based SeaPort Airlines in its bid to provide commercial passenger flights at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport.
SolarWorld’s stock declines 14 percent
SolarWorld stock declines accelerated this week amid solar panel price cuts and reduced demand.
Alleged organic corn fraud in Oregon
A Springfield man faces a federal charge for allegedly selling more than 4.2 million pounds of corn to Grain Millers falsely labeled as organic.
Mike Reese files Portland mayoral fundraising committee
Portland Police Chief Mike Reese opened a committee to raise funds for the mayoral race, although he has not yet formally announced his run.
Portland startup helps track online sales
Portland web developer Koes Bong created Salemarked, a web program that tracks retail items to alert customers when they go on sale.
Retail sales continue slow growth
Retail sales increased in October for the fifth straight month, but only by 0.5%.
Environmental council tackles cosmetic labeling
The Oregon Environmental Council released the results of a survey showing that college women want better labeling on cosmetics and personal care products.
Bleak state forecast expected
Even before lawmakers hear Thursday’s quarterly economic forecast, the Oregon Legislature’s three chief budget writers are preparing for the likelihood of even smaller tax collections that could lead to cuts in already-approved spending for the current two-year cycle.