Lane Powell Counsel to the Firm John C. Pinkstaff was recently elected to serve as president of the board of directors for Child Advocates, Inc., Court Appointed Special Advocates (“CASA”) for Clackamas County. Pinkstaff has been actively involved with CASA, serving on the board of directors for the past five years.
The 2013 IAM Patent 1000 recently recognized Lane Powell as one of the top patent law firms in Oregon and Washington, as well as naming Lane Powell Shareholders Brian G. Bodine (for Patent Litigation) and Alan D. Minsk (for Patent Prosecution) as top individuals in the practice in Washington, and Shareholder Brenna K. Legaard as a top individual in the practice in Oregon.
By Dan Long, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Running a business these days can be daunting. The costs of labor and insurance are ever increasing. There are costs for equipment, maintenance, and rent. The list goes on.
The sale of Block 296 at NW 21st and Raleigh has closed, paving the way for a mixed-use redevelopment anchored by New Seasons Market. NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson President Chris Johnson and Vice President MaryKay West represented the seller, Con-way, Inc. Vice President Robert Black represented the buyer, C.E. John Company.
Lane Powell attorney Jeremy Babener has been appointed as chair of the Legal Committee for the Society of Settlement Planners (“SSP”), a national nonprofit education and public policy association of settlement planners who assist injured claimants in the settlement process.
Seventeen Lane Powell attorneys have been named 2013 “Oregon Super Lawyers,” and another nine have been named “Oregon Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers magazine.
Act-On Software, a leading provider of cloud-based integrated marketing automation software, today announced that it will be hosting its first annual ‘Gamify Green for Good’ Hackathon on Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
From 1984 to 1996, an entire generation in Japan was introduced to Oregon through Fuji Television’s hugely popular drama, From Oregon with Love (Oregon kara ai). The program, a success on many levels, attracted many Japanese tourists to Oregon. Portland buisnessman Sho Dozono worked with Fuji Television to help facilitate production of this show. On Jan. 17, 2013, he will discuss its role in promoting business and cultural exchanges between Japan and Oregon, as well as share video clips and anecdotes. Read more.
From the Oregon Technology Business Center: Are you ready to dig into the details of preparing a Crowdfunding campaign? Then attend the 8 day, hands-on Crowdfunding Workshop for tools and advice to help you create a truly effective campaign.
From Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services: Starting Jan. 1, 2013, Oregonians with a Medicare supplement plan have an annual opportunity to change insurance companies. This gives consumers a chance to shop prices or compare customer service, for example.