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October 19, 2020 - Oregon wins $5.5M Johnson & Johnson case

By Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced a $5.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc. for deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. The settlement is the result of an investigation finding that the companies violated state consumer protection laws by misrepresenting […]


October 16, 2020 - Retail imports break records

By National Retail Federation, Imports reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished inventories and stocked up early for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “After […]


October 15, 2020 - Oregon improves: Jobs, payroll, housing, manufacturing

Tim Duy University of Oregon State of Oregon Economic Indicators The Oregon Measure of Economic Activity rose from a revised -0.03 in July to 0.22 in August. The moving average measure, which smooths out the volatility, now stands at 0.73, which equates to above average growth in Oregon. Highlights of […]


October 14, 2020 - Job growth led by replacements for workers not coming back

By Oregon Employment Department, Oregon’s total employment will grow by 9 percent (181,800 jobs) between 2019 and 2029, according to new projections from the Oregon Employment Department. That’s a modest job growth rate; however, many job openings are expected due to the need to replace workers who leave their occupations. […]


October 13, 2020 - Wyden: Make payroll tax deferral optional

Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said he is co-sponsoring legislation that would make Donald Trump’s payroll tax deferral scheme optional for any worker whose employer chooses to participate, including federal employees and service members. “Donald Trump’s phony payroll tax cut is the worst kind of election-time […]


October 12, 2020 - Taxes, spending rise but traffic relief gets ignored

By Vlad Yurlov Cascade Policy Institute Metro is expected to spend over $1.4 billion this fiscal year. That nearly triples their revenue from a decade ago. But, has anyone received three times the service? Instead of improving its basic functions, Metro is micro-managing the entire region. Metro’s original charter provided […]


October 9, 2020 - 59% plan holiday shopping shift to online

By National Retail Federation By any measure, this holiday season will be unlike any other, and the National Retail Federation is launching a nationwide consumer education campaign called “New Holiday Traditions” to encourage consumers to shop safe and shop early amidst the coronavirus pandemic. “This is going to be a […]


October 8, 2020 - The Legislature quietly drafted a tax on small business

By Anthony K. Smith Oregon NFIB, We’re now seven months into the coronavirus crisis. The ongoing challenge for Oregon’s small businesses? Ultimately, it’s to stay in business – continue serving customers, keep Oregonians working, and all the while keeping everyone safe. No easy task. The U.S. Congress recognized the financial […]


October 7, 2020 - Oregon job growth could hit 10%

By Oregon Employment Department, Oregon’s total employment will grow by 181,800 jobs between 2019 and 2029, according to new projections from the Oregon Employment Department. The projections point to modest job growth between 2019 and 2029, although many job openings are expected due to the need to replace workers who […]


October 5, 2020 - Oregon’s COVID Temporary Paid Leave program now available

Oregon’s COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program is Now Available for Eligible Employees By Gabrielle Hansen & Amy Angel Barran Liebman Oregon law firm Starting September 16, 2020, Oregon’s COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program is available to employees who meet eligibility requirements and are required to quarantine or isolate due to […]