After a year of policy review, the City of Tacoma has amended its ordinances to provide some landlords of affordable housing with significant relief from a number of onerous burdens imposed on landlords by the City’s “Landlord Fairness Code Initiative”
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EPA’s New “Compliance First” Policy
On December 5, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance issued a memorandum titled “Reinforcing a ‘Compliance First’ Orientation for Compliance Assurance and Civil Enforcement Activities”(Compliance Memorandum). The Compliance Memorandum, nicknamed the Pritzlaff
Authorship and Data Disclosure Risks in Construction and Design
Originally published to the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce on December 18, 2025
Contractors and design professionals are rapidly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their work. We construction lawyers are striving to keep up with the breakneck pace of
Regulatory Considerations When Structuring Healthcare Entities
Healthcare entities face increasing scrutiny as states tighten rules on who can own and operate medical practices. With new legislation taking effect in Oregon and California on January 1, 2026, understanding the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine is more
Major Regulatory Changes Coming to Oregon’s Real Estate Industry in 2026
Oregon’s real estate professionals are on the cusp of a sweeping regulatory overhaul. House Bill 3137, signed into law in June 2025 and taking effect January 1, 2026, introduces significant new responsibilities for brokers, tighter oversight of teams, and expanded
Count-Down to Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Launch—What to Know and Do Now
Minnesota’s paid leave program goes into effect January 1, 2026, which will be here sooner than you think and there are important deadlines to be aware of. Employers who have not yet done so should:
- Provide notice to employees
- Consider whether
From the Kitchen to Compliance: Why Your Turkey and Your Privacy Policy Need Fresh Dates
As you slowly emerge from your tryptophan coma next week, and realize that the first of December is upon us, many complex legal tasks may seem too daunting to face. Luckily, the privacy team at Stoel Rives has developed a
From the Kitchen to Compliance: Why Your Turkey and Your Privacy Policy Need Fresh Dates
As you slowly emerge from your tryptophan coma next week, and realize that the first of December is upon us, many complex legal tasks may seem too daunting to face. Luckily, the privacy team at Stoel Rives has developed a
Hidden but Present: The Impact of ‘Dark Matter’ in Mediation
Mediation doesn’t just turn on contracts, case law, or the strength of your facts. Just like “dark matter” shapes the universe without being seen, unseen forces often shape the outcome of settlement talks.
After years of helping clients resolve disputes,
Contracting with potential litigation in mind
Litigation isn’t top of mind at the outset of a construction project, but smart contracting means planning for it anyway. Early in the process, parties can build contractual terms that anticipate potential disputes and help reduce costs and headaches down