On April 23, 2025, join me in Portland, OR, for Bisnow’s Portland Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit where leaders in development, policy, and finance will explore what’s next for Portland’s multifamily and affordable housing sectors.
I’ll be serving as the
Developers, owners, and contractors would all be wise to take note of Senate Bill 426, currently under consideration in the Oregon legislature.
SB 426 addresses wage theft in the construction industry. If enacted, it would impose joint and several
Construction contracts are often loaded with industry and legal jargon, making them tough for nonlawyers to understand. Even though there’s a push for simpler legal language, lawyers are hesitant to let go of traditional terms. This reluctance means complex legal
Commercial leases contain numerous provisions that impact a tenant’s business, including those addressing damage and destruction. While these clauses may seem secondary during negotiations, recent natural disasters—such as wildfires in Oregon, Hawaii, and the West Coast—highlight their critical importance. When
Key Considerations in Subcontract Negotiations
Negotiating subcontracts presents challenges for both general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors must balance responsibilities to owners and subcontractors while managing risk. Subcontractors, often with limited negotiation power, should focus on key risk-shifting provisions.
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As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across California, Oregon, and Washington, homeowners and businesses face mounting challenges in securing and maintaining property insurance. The Los Angeles wildfires alone have resulted in tragic losses—28 lives, thousands of homes destroyed, and
As the multifamily market rebounds (hopefully) in 2025, potential new tariffs on materials like steel, lumber, and appliances are raising concerns for developers and contractors alike. Many clients question how to address price escalation risks arising from tariffs in their
On January 22, 2025, join me in Seattle, WA, for Bisnow’s Seattle 2025 CEO Market Kickoff. Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of the event, which will focus on the commercial real estate market outlook for the year ahead, including
Arbitration agreements have become commonplace in construction contracts. As a result, a significant portion of construction disputes are resolved privately through arbitration rather than in public courts.
Arbitration has many benefits ranging from cost savings and faster resolutions to a
Key Insurance Considerations for Commercial LandlordsCommercial landlords often focus on terms like rent and renewals when negotiating leases, but overlooking insurance provisions can expose them to significant risks. Insurance clauses safeguard property and financial interests, making them critical elements of
