Two more Oregon firms acquired
Technology startups sold to much larger entities.
Hot Topics/Cool Talks: The Business of Affordable Housing
Talk #8The Business of Affordable HousingSolving Portland’s rental crisis Portland rents are rising faster than any other city in the country, threatening livability and economic growth. What incentives, zoning regulations and other mechanisms will help solve the crisis? Join developers and city housing officials to discuss solutions to Portland’s housing challenge. Location: TBA Moderator: Linda Baker, Editor, … Read more
GOP calls out Obama over climate change claims
NPR: Republican presidential hopefuls dismiss President Barack Obama’s concern over climate change.
Starbucks removes sandwiches after Costco E. coli recall
BLOOMBERG: The holiday turkey panini will not be available at Starbucks for the near future.
Portland apartment sales surpass $2B
After already breaking the record for most lucrative year, the market cools slightly in October.
Portland mayoral frontrunner approaches $200K in fundraising
Ted Wheeler has secured cash, endorsements from prominent Portlanders.
Nike’s insatiable hunger for patents
Sports apparel giant tracks toward another 500 patents this year.
A solution for inland farmers struggling with Port of Portland problems
New service launched for farmers who need to ship their crops.
USPS nixes marijuana ads in newspapers
Postal service informs publications that advertisements for pot could run afoul of federal law.
Hobson Joins Lane Powell’s Taxation Practice Group
Justin E. Hobson has joined Lane Powell’s Portland office as an Attorney in the Firm’s Taxation Practice Group. Prior to joining Lane Powell, Hobson worked as an International Tax Manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s International Tax Services team.