EPA’s elimination of the 2009 Endangerment Finding will reduce energy costs for Main Street By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, filed a motion to intervene in the case American Public Health Association v. Environmental […]

Key legislative updates affecting Oregon’s hospitality business climate. By Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, ORLA continues to monitor legislative activity that could affect Oregon’s hospitality industry and the broader business climate. We remain actively engaged with our partners at Oregon Business & Industry (where ORLA serves on the board) to […]

Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in the United States Accused of Laundering Millions of Dollars in Narcotics Trafficking Proceeds By Oregon U.S. Attorney press release, MEDFORD, Ore.— The owner and operator of Tienda Santa Maria II LLC has been charged with money laundering after using his money service businesses to launder […]

By Barran Liebman, Oregon law firm, March 13, 2026 – Last summer, the Oregon Legislature enacted SB 808 (2025), expanding Oregon’s veterans’ preference law to include current and former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, effective January 1, 2026. (See our July 29, 2025 BL E-Alert for background.) To implement these statutory […]

U.S. Chamber Welcomes Tariff Refund Proposal By U.S. Chamber of Commerce, WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to a tariff refund proposal submitted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the Court of International Trade, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the […]

By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Press Release, Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced an updated version of the Government Surveillance Reform Act to enact new protections for Americans’ rights, including stopping the Federal […]

By Oregon Attorney General, Press release, Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, alternatively, a […]

This Flu Season Won’t End! Remember Oregon Sick Time Also Covers Blood Donation Time By Barran Liebman Law, Oregon law firm March 11, 2026 — In this flu season that feels endless, employers should confirm their policies cover the various reasons employees can use Oregon Sick Time. The Oregon Bureau […]

The passage of House Bill 4134 jeopardizes more than 200,000 tourism jobs through a $38 million tax hike, ignoring the Governor’s economic goals. By Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4134, $38 million tax increase on the already struggling hospitality sector adding […]

U.S. Chamber Warns of Impacts to Air Travel System, Economy if Shutdown Continues By US Chamber of Commerce, WASHINGTON, D.C. —Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today calling on Congress to end the partial government shutdown and […]