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 […]

By Oregon U.S. Attorney, Press Release, MEDFORD, Ore.—A licensed real estate broker pleaded guilty after avoiding reporting requirements and drafting fake property leases when her client’s illegal marijuana grow was raided. Tyra Foxx, 46, pleaded guilty to avoiding reporting requirements and obstruction of justice. According to court documents, between January […]

2026 Legislative Session in Review -March 9 By Oregon Business & Industry, A missed opportunity: As we noted in our post-session email on March 6, the 2026 legislative session was a missed opportunity to focus on economic development and private-sector job creation despite recognition among legislative leaders and the governor […]

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 […]