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Managing Evolving Risks of Digital Primary Care: Ask Questions
By Susan Kimble
Telemedicine Risks Have Evolved
In the early days of telemedicine, lawyers routinely counseled physicians on the “big risks,” which included:
- Making sure their Wi-Fi connection was stable
- Ensuring their appearance was professional to be on camera with patients
- Addressing patient
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Oregon’s Building Performance Standards: ODOE finalizes incentive program rules
Oregon’s new Building Performance Standards (BPS) are now in effect, setting phased energy targets for commercial and institutional buildings.
Although the first compliance deadline is not until 2028, building owners should prepare now, as the Oregon Department of Energy (DOE)…
Klickitat County, Washington Proposes New Ordinance Severely Restricting Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Development
Klickitat County, Washington has proposed a new land use ordinance that, if passed, would impose sweeping restrictions on nearly all solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) development in the county. The ordinance, currently under review by the Planning Commission…
New Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development in Eastern Oregon
By Ariel Stavitsky, Emily Schimelpfenig, and Sudha Basu[1]
For nearly a decade, tension has grown in Oregon between the desire for agricultural and wildlife conservation and the desire for renewable energy development. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House…
CPUC Opens Rulemaking to Modernize Rule 21 Interconnection Procedures
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) has launched a new rulemaking to update Electric Tariff Rule 21 (Rule 21). This proceeding was initiated through an Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR) adopted at the August 14, 2025 CPUC voting meeting,…
No Pause for Climate Disclosures: Court Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against California’s SB 253 and SB 261
By Kelly Beskin
UPDATE:
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit challenging the District Court’s denial of their motion for a preliminary injunction. Along with their appeal, Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal…
Oregon Staffing Plans Must Cover All Licensed Hospital Space
By Susan Kimble
Oregon’s Hospital Staffing Law has enjoyed no lack of coverage (and commentary) in the last year. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has posted numerous guidance documents, FAQs, video shorts, and recorded webinars to bring us all along on the implementation…
The California Supreme Court Addresses Standard of Review Applicable to California Public Utility Commission Decisions
By Elisa Rivas & Seth Hilton
Background
On August 7, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Commission (Cal., Aug. 7, 2025, No. S283614), 2025 WL 2253765 (Center for Biological Diversity). The case centers around the Net Energy…
U.S. Department of Interior Directs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Audit Eagle Permitting Program, Signals Potential for Increased Enforcement for Wind Energy Projects
On August 4, 2025, U.S. Department of Interior Deputy Chief of Staff-Policy Gregory Wischer issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take multiple actions related to the Service’s eagle permitting program under the Bald and Golden…