Union Pacific, which operated the oil train that derailed this afternoon, announced two days ago it was planning to invest $34.6 million in 2016 to improve Oregon’s transportation infrastructure.
Bruce C. Hamlin has rejoined Lane Powell as Firm Counsel in the Portland office, and member of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group.
The New York Times recently published its coverage of the Equilar 200 Highest-Paid CEO Rankings, an analysis of the top paid CEOs at public U.S. companies with at least $1 billion in revenue.
Nike sues an Olympic contender, and Gov. Kate Brown develops revenue plan post-corporate tax increase.
The scandal around airborne pollutants has catalyzed changes in government policy and fomented fear among residents who live near the offending companies. Now another group of concerned citizens is starting to make its voice heard: glass artists from around the country who feel the local conversation has unfairly demonized companies like Bullseye Glass and fails to take into consideration rezoning and other solutions — in addition to more stringent regulations.
Portland mayor-elect Ted Wheeler made news this week calling for more diversity in corporate boardrooms. It was the latest salvo in the battle to create more diverse and inclusive communities and workplaces.