By Barran Leibman LLP Oregon law firm, March 3, 2026 On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed rule that would modify the framework for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The proposal would rescind the DOL’s January 10, 2024 […]

By Oregon 250 Resolution project, There is a lot to celebrate about the state of nation’s economy and world standing. The  Oregon 250 Resolution has been highlighting our nation’s economic liberties and achievements ahead of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. • WORLD ECONOMIC LEADER: Since 1980, the United […]

By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index increased from the previous quarter for all reported industries except for construction. “Small business optimism rose in all reported industries except for construction,” said Holly Wade, Executive Director of NFIB’s […]

By Barran Leibman Law, February 19, 2026 Last month, a 3-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”) against the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima (“Union Gospel”). The panel based its decision on the “church […]

New browser setting lets Oregonians easily opt out of data sales and targeted advertising across websites By Oregon Attorney General, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging Oregonians to take advantage of a powerful new tool that makes it easier than ever to protect their personal data online. As of January […]

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Responds By Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has clarified the status of the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization (PPRM) Act following a recent court injunction involving the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW). The Recycling Modernization Act remains […]

By US Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Last year, thanks to the leadership of the Trump Administration, we saw the enactment of permanent pro-growth tax policy as well as historic deregulation. These long-term Chamber priorities provide business with the certainty they need to expand and grow. These policy reforms also […]

. Romanian National Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to Networks of Oregon State Government Office By Oregon U.S. Attorney Press Release, PORTLAND, Ore.—A Romanian national pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with an online intrusion into an Oregon state government office, along with multiple cyber attacks on other U.S. victims. Catalin […]

By Oregon Business and Industry, Policy and Rulemaking Updates Disconnect bill passing: SB 1507 has passed the full Senate on a 17-13 vote with Sen. Mark Meek, D-Oregon City, voting with Republicans in opposition. The bill would disconnect Oregon’s tax code from the provisions of H.R. 1 promising businesses accelerated […]

State of Oregon warns of scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers By Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Press release, Salem – The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is warning the public about a scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers in other states, including in nearby Idaho and […]