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Kotek Signs Executive Order Mandating PLAs on State Projects

On December 19, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek publicly announced Executive Order No. 24-31 (“PLA Executive Order”), requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on nearly all state construction projects in Oregon. Here’s a...more

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Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon?

When a construction project goes bad, there will often be more than one party looking for payment. The project owner might fail to pay both the contractor and the lender. If both the contractor and lender have liens, whose...more

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Be Careful of Post-Closing Obligations in Oregon Real Estate Contracts

In the busy world of commercial real estate, buyers and sellers may be unable to complete all contractual obligations before closing. In those instances, parties often identify certain “post-closing” matters in the contract....more

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[Webinar] Retainage, Back Charges, and Withholdings—Law and Best Practices in Oregon & Washington - October 24th, 9:00 am - 10:30...

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No matter your tier in the construction contracting chain, understanding the nuanced rules and procedures about retainage, back charges, and other payment withholdings is critical to managing cash flow and protecting your...more

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Oregon Court of Appeals Analyzes Insurance Coverage Issues in Construction Dispute

In Twigg v. Admiral Insurance Co.,[1] the Oregon Court of Appeals recently resolved an insurance coverage dispute arising out of a construction project. Two homeowners hired a contractor to build a new home. The homeowners...more

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OP-ED: Design Professional Standard of Care vs. Affordable Housing Needs

A few years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, I wrote an article about the shifting norms in building design and legal risk for architects and engineers arising from the quickly evolving shifts in building use and public...more

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Oregon Ruling Calls Into Question Quantum Meruit Claims in Construction Cases

On February 15, 2023, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an excavation subcontractor, plaintiff Kizer Excavating Co., ("Kizer") could not maintain a quantum meruit claim against a general contractor, defendant Stout...more

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[Webinar] The Dos and Don'ts of Public Contracting in 2023—Procurement Processes - February 28th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

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Public contracting presents a unique set of hurdles and risks that do not typically arise in the private contracting setting. In this complimentary webinar, our experienced construction and public law attorneys will discuss...more

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Looking Back — and Forward — After Two Years of a Pandemic

In April 2020, just weeks after Oregon Gov. Kate Brown formally ordered Oregonians to “Stay Home, Save Lives,” I asked whether construction projects could or should continue during the shutdown. While the order did not on its...more

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