Press Releases

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards First Grants From Oracle Settlement

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has announced $459,308 in grants to seven regional STEM Hubs (science, technology, engineering and math) that support the development or expansion of Career Connected Learning (CCL) focused on girls, low-income youth, youth of color and/or rural youth. The grants were made from the $10 million donation Oracle is making to OCF in 2017 and 2018 as part of its Cover Oregon settlement with the State of Oregon. In addition to expanded CCL programming, each of the seven grantees raised required matching funds from local industry, foundations or government grants.

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50 Years and Forward: An Interview with Barry Caplan and his milestone with Sussman Shank LLP

On April 22, 2018, Barry Caplan will reach a career milestone that few lawyers ever match – 50 years working at the same firm. Recently, he took time to reflect and respond to some questions about his half-century career at Sussman Shank. The time has gone by remarkably fast, he says, and it’s not about to end anytime soon (knock on wood).

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Sussman Shank’s Privacy & Data Security Area Launches Blog

Sussman Shank LLP is proud to announce the launch of our blog Tracking Data, the firm’s newest resource dedicated to discussing news, updates, and in-depth analysis of developing privacy and data security issues affecting business in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the United States. Tracking Data will be managed by Sussman Shank’s Privacy and Data … Read more

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Arnerich Massena Publishes New White Paper: Retirement Plan Best Practices: Plan Monitoring

Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena, an independent investment advisory firm specializing in retirement plan consulting services, endowment & foundation, private wealth management, and impact investing strategies, has published its latest white paper,Retirement Plan Best Practices: Plan Monitoring. The white paper is the fourth in a five-part series outlining retirement plan best practices; the series began … Read more

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Safeway Prevails at Jury Trial on Ex-Employee’s 10-Count Suit

A Portland, Oregon jury on Monday, February 12 returned a defense verdict in favor of Safeway on 10 employment claims consisting of alleged discrimination, harassment, retaliation and protected leave interference under federal and Oregon law. 

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Lane Powell Attorneys K. Davis, Jagla, Mehrbani and Swanson Recognized as Leading Trademark Professionals in 2018 WTR 1000

The 2018 edition ofWorld Trademark Review 1000(WTR)has recognizedLane Powellas a top trademark law firm in Oregon and Washington for a fifth consecutive year, naming shareholdersKenneth R. Davis,Frances M. Jagla,Parna A. MehrbaniandPaul D. Swansonas among the world’s leading trademark professionals.

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