NLRB Punts: Dismisses Northwestern University Football Representation Case
BY MICHAEL G. MCCLORY
The Board dismissed a petition related to efforts to unionize the Northwestern University football team.
Forty-Eight Lane Powell Attorneys – Including 21 Portland Attorneys – Named Best Lawyers in America 2016; Three Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ For Specific Practice Areas
Forty-eight Lane Powell lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (Best Lawyers) 2016; of those selected, 21 are from the Firm’s office in Portland, Oregon.
Home ownership an unattainable dream for most millennials
ASSOCIATED PRESS: It is increasingly rare for young Americans to consider buying a home.
Labor board rules against college athletes
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Northwestern football team — or any other college sports team — cannot unionize.
An unexpected benefit of a warm, dry year
The Oregon Wine Board reports the 2014 vintage will deliver “exceptional quality grapes at higher than normal yields.”
Is Facebook expanding in Prineville?
The social media giant is negotiating a tax break to build a third data center in Central Oregon.
Portland officials announce plan for disputed Trader Joe’s site
Plan for city-owned lot includes affordable housing and Natural Grocers store.
Startup for restaurateurs secures $750K
PoachedJobs.com plans to grow nationally with newest investment round.
Portland to host championship match
The National Women’s Soccer League will play its final game at Providence Park in October.
Fictional Mailbag: Can I Fire A Medical Marijuana Cardholder?
BY MICHAEL G. MCLORY
Every once in a while we receive a letter in the (fictional) mailbag that is tough to describe and quite compelling. This week, Isabel, the new HR manager at LabCo (and someone who is new to HR), wants to know whether she may fire the owner’s son for having an Oregon medical marijuana card. In passing, Isabel also makes a number of alarming admissions about her motivation. Here is Isabel’s nerve-racking question and our response to it.