By Francis T. Barnwell & Emily Q. Shults On January 20, 2016, the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued an Administrator’s Interpretation (“AI”), effectively an advisory opinion, explaining how it will interpret joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (“MSPA”).[1] … Read more
By Michael G. McClory On Sunday, the Denver Broncos will defeat play the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Millions of people around the world will watch this game for a number of reasons. Most who watch will eat too many hot wings as they watch the game to see Denver lift who lifts the … Read more
An independent nonprofit organization, Energy Trust plays a vital role in changing Oregon’s energy landscape and shaping a future fueled by clean, affordable energy. We’re nationally known for leading-edge energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and services that help residents and businesses save energy and money, and deliver significant economic and environmental benefits to Oregon’s … Read more
Adding the “A” to STEM: the role of the arts in nurturing the innovation economy.
Joseph M. Greenman has joined Lane Powell as a Shareholder in the Long Term Care and Senior Housing Client Service Team on Monday, February 1. Greenman focuses his practice on regulatory and complex matters involving long term care and senior housing providers. As the former Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Oregon Health Care … Read more
On Thursday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lane Powell will team with Oregon Business magazine for a seminar titled “Best Practices For Best Employers™: How to Become a Best Workplace Starting Today!” The seminar will be held at The Benson Hotel in the Mayfair Ballroom, located at 309 SW Broadway in downtown … Read more
BEND, OR, February 4, 2016 — Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is pleased to announce Erich Schultz, SIOR was awarded 2015 Top Producer status based on total production throughout the year. In addition, the company last week announced the appointment of Pat Kesgard, CCIM as incoming president at the company’s annual meeting and awards ceremony. … Read more
Join Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) and a panel of regional business leaders for a discussion on the recently passed EXIM reauthorization and a conversation about why the Bank is important to the region’s trade based economy.” Panelists: Trey Winthrop, CFO, Bob’s … Read more
Joseph M. Greenman has joined Lane Powell as a Shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group, where he will be a member of the Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team. Greenman focuses his practice on regulatory and complex matters involving long term care and senior housing providers. As the former Senior Vice … Read more
COMPASS COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCES NOTABLE DEALS CLOSED IN DECEMBER 2015 BEND, OR, January 29, 2016 – Compass Commercial Real Estate Services is pleased to announce a selection of commercial real estate transactions closed by the firm in December. Robert Raimondi, CCIM of Compass Commercial represented Buscir, LLC and S&T Northwest, LLC in the investment sale and … Read more