5/29/25 DOL Rescinds Crypto Guidance in 401(k) Plans May 29, 2025 By Jeff Robertson & Iris Tilley Barran Liebman LLP, The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has rescinded its 2022 guidance directing 401(k) Plan fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” before adding a cryptocurrency component or option to a 401(k) plan lineup. […]

Small businesses oppose overreach that imposes costly and unrealistic mandates BY NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, applauds the passage of H.J. Res. 88. NFIB sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of the resolution, which if enacted […]

By National Federation of Independent Business The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Oregon understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and […]

By Becky Zuschlag and Xavie Davenport Barran Liebman LLP, On May 1, 2025, the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL WHD”) released a field assistance bulletin providing guidance to its field staff for determining employee versus independent contractor status when enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). […]

Small businesses support one of the most pro-small business pieces of legislation in recent history By NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 21, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be an NFIB Key Vote for the 119th Congress. NFIB sent […]

By US Attorney, Oregon District News Release, PORTLAND, Ore.—A California woman was sentenced to federal prison for stealing nearly $1.3 million in Covid-relief program funds and failing to pay the IRS more than $700,000 in payroll taxes she collected from the employees of a small business in Salem, Oregon. Jamie […]

Wyden Urges Commerce Department to Establish Clear Guidelines to Prevent the Illegal Diversion of Firearms Sold Abroad By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Press Release, Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the Commerce Department to establish clear guidelines to prevent the illegal diversion of American-made firearms […]

Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking in Hotels this Travel Season By Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, The weather is becoming warmer, and people are starting to mark time off to travel this summer. Often, this includes searching on the internet for hotels to stay at. Many hotels can expect […]

BY NFIB, WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means in support of the Committee’s budget reconciliation proposal ahead of the bill’s markup. As written, this legislation increases and […]

Oregon State Treasury Completes Total Of $1.48 Billion In Bond Sales Despite Historic Market Instability The Two Sales Completed Last Week Featured Sustainability Bonds And Lottery Bond Refunding That Will Save The State $11.2 Million BY Oregon State Treasurer< Press Release,   Last week, the Oregon State Treasury successfully completed […]