Stoel Rives - Notice of Appeal

Last week, the Oregon Supreme Court issued an important decision interpreting the Oregon Environmental Cleanup Assistance Act (OECAA), clarifying the boundaries of insurer contribution rights and the scope of the statute’s… more

4/24/2025 / Environmental Law, Insurance

Idaho Supreme Court Update: The Court Clarifies How to Add a Request for Punitive Damages

In Davis v. Blast Properties, Inc., the Idaho Supreme Court clarified the standard trial courts should apply when deciding whether to grant a party leave to seek punitive damages. The Court held that trial courts are not… more

9/4/2024 / Business Torts, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies

Idaho Supreme Court Update: The Court’s Original Jurisdiction Is Limited, But The Legislature’s Regulation Of Executive Rulemaking Is Not

On January 29, 2024, the Idaho Supreme Court issued an opinion in Idaho State Athletic Commission v. Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator. In the decision, the Court held that it does not have original jurisdiction to… more

2/21/2024 / Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law

The Mood Swings on Insurer Bad-Faith in Oregon: An Analysis of the Oregon Supreme Court decision in Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union

The Oregon Supreme Court has long held the legislature did not create a private right of action under the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (ORS 746.230). Policyholders could bring a tort claim against their insurance… more

1/17/2024 / Insurance

Washington Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects the Apex Doctrine

In Stratford v. Umpqua Bank, No. 100717-5 (Sept. 14, 2023) (slip op.), the Washington Supreme Court rejected the application of the “apex doctrine” in Washington. The apex doctrine has been adopted by some jurisdictions to… more

10/3/2023 / Civil Procedure

Idaho Supreme Court Update: The Risks of Cross Appeals

We recently addressed the Idaho Supreme Court’s decision in 616 Inc. v. Mae Properties, LLC, No. 49190 (Feb. 8, 2023), and specifically the essential elements of a lease. The decision also includes an important appellate… more

3/22/2023 / Civil Procedure

Idaho Supreme Court Update: Attorney’s Fees in Real Estate Litigation Under Idaho Code § 12-120(3)

On February 14, 2023, the Court released a unanimous decision in Treasure Valley Home Solutions, LLC v. Chason. This post will focus on the Court’s analysis of when a real estate transaction is a commercial transaction such that… more

3/8/2023 / Real Estate - Residential, Real Estate - Commercial

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