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Attorneys' Fees Provisions: Not a Blank Check to Overreach

In the American legal system, attorneys’ fees and costs are not recoverable as damages unless expressly authorized by statute. Legal fees are simply a cost of doing business unless the parties to a contract agree otherwise....more

Summer 2012 Litigation Update

This is a summary of litigation results for the first half of 2012, including commercial real estate litigation, breach of contract litigation, business tort litigation, and shareholder litigation....more

Oregon Legislature Changes Non-Judicial Foreclosure Procedures Governor Expected to Sign SB 1552 B Into Law

The Oregon Legislature approved Senate Bill 1552 on March 5, 2012, which will require mortgage lenders to meet new requirements to effectuate a non-judicial foreclosure, including mandatory mediation. Additionally, it will...more

January 2011 Litigation Update

Summary of successful results from the last quarter of 2010....more