Governor Kitzhaber Signs Bill to Add Transparency for Economic Development Projects By State Representative Kim Thatcher Office (Salem) House Bill 2825 to add more transparency to economic development projects that receive state funding was signed by Governor John Kitzhaber today. The measure was Co-Chief Sponsored by State Representative Kim Thatcher […]

Treasurer urges Oregonians to be cautious when engaging in online financial transactions — Recent disruptions and Trojan attacks highlight advanced techniques being used by data thieves By Oregon State Treasurer SALEM – If you knew a thief was lurking near your bank, you’d be especially careful — and you certainly […]

Washington Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Medical Marijuana Ruling: — Employers are Not Obligated to Accommodate Users By Barran Liebman Oregon law firm In an opinion issued this morning, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state’s medical marijuana law “does not prohibit an employer from discharging an employee for […]

Steps to a 21st Century U.S.-Mexico Border By U.S. Chamber of Commerce Download the full report The United States and Mexico share a border of nearly 2,000 miles, a cultural heritage, and a desire to grow both our economies through cooperation and hard work. The two nations also share an […]

By Tim Duy, Oregon Economic Forum The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators™ fell 1.2 percent to 90.8 in April 2011, the first decline since October of last year. Declines were widespread throughout the components that comprise the index, with only the interest rate spread improving during the month. […]

How land-use laws drive away jobs By  Brian M. Owendoff BMO Commercial Real Estate L.L.C. The old saying in real estate is “location, location, location”. Reality is the most important factor in real estate is market timing. Those with the fastest feet and right product will have success in attracting […]

by Ronnie London Privacy & Security Law Davis Wright & Tremaine LLP, Oregon law firm A proposed $315,000 fine against The Street Map Company for unsolicited fax advertisements suggests the Federal Communications Commission is losing its patience – to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars in extra fines […]

Despite a few bumps in the road, the Legislature decides against new employment regulations By J.L. Wilson Associated Oregon Industries Oregon’s largest business advocate When the 2011 Oregon Legislature convened in January, AOI was alarmed at the possibility of several new employment regulations that had been introduced. AOI identified scores […]

California Considers Sales Tax Collection on Internet Companies By Oregon Small Business Association, A judicial loophole allows online-only retailers (such as Amazon.com) to avoid the rules of sales tax collection, resulting in a loss of $1.1 billion in taxes on internet and mail order sales last year in California according […]