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 […]

Latest NFIB survey demonstrates how energy costs affect small business owners’ ability to create jobs and grow BY NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into the types of energy used and how energy costs impact business […]

By Barran Leibman Law LLP   February 12, 2026 Despite employers’ best effort to prevent them, workplace injuries happen. Here’s a quick refresher regarding employer obligations when an injured worker is ready to return to work. The Basics Oregon law creates two separate return-to-work obligations: reinstatement which returns the worker […]

By Oregon State Treasurer, Press release, The Oregon ABLE Savings Plan is celebrating a major milestone for financial inclusion as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act officially takes effect, expanding eligibility and opening the door for thousands more Oregonians with disabilities to save and invest without risking critical benefits. As of […]

By Portland Metro Chamber Press Release, The region is at an inflection point, according to the Portland Metro Chamber’s annual State of the Economy and State of Downtown & the Central City reports.   Portland, OR—February 12, 2026—The Portland Metro Chamber has released its annual State of the Economy report, as well […]

By U.S. Chamber of Commerce, In response to news that JPMorganChase is ceasing use of proxy advisory firms, Mike Flood, Senior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “The Chamber commends JPMorganChase for ceasing use of proxy advisory firms in […]

By Oregon U.S. Attorney, Press release, A grand jury in Oregon last returned a superseding indictment charging a mother and daughter from Tigard, Oregon, with 12-counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and forced labor. The indictment alleges that Marie Gertrude Jean Valmont, 67, and Yolandita Marie Andre, 31, […]

By Oregon Attorney General, Press Release, If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two settlements with Lannett Company, […]

More than 100 associations join a coalition to support destroying sensitive data By NFIB, What it means: More than 100 trade associations joined a coalition urging the Treasury Department to destroy sensitive data from beneficial owners that was unconstitutionally collected and finalize the rule exempting US businesses from beneficial ownership […]

By Oregon Small Business Association, HB 4098 would add insurance to the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA). Oregon’s businesses are already struggling as they face higher costs on a variety of fronts, from real materials and labor to higher health care and business insurance costs. Now isn’t the time to […]