Ethics ruling raises questions about Oregon legislators with stake in private businesses

The Oregon Ethics Commission last week found that former first lady Cylvia Hayes broke state laws barring officials from using their positions for personal gain. The long-running investigation toppled Gov. Kitzhaber and set in motion a slew of only-in-Oregon corruption jokes: Unscrupulous officials on the East Coast close bridge lanes lanes to punish political opponents, or pocket millions of … Read more

Lane Powell Announces New Shareholders

Lane Powell is pleased to announce that seven attorneys from its Portland and Seattle offices have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective January 1, 2018. Lane Powell President Chuck Riley states “We are fortunate to have an extremely talented team of attorneys here at Lane Powell and we are truly excited about what each of these new shareholders will contribute to our future.”