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News and Legislative Updates are developed by attorneys in the firm's various practice groups. The documents contain summaries of information obtained from laws, regulations, court cases, administrative rulings or legal publications, and should not be viewed or relied upon as legal advice. Ater Wynne LLP urges readers to consult legal counsel regarding specific legal issues and factual circumstances.
CONSTRUCTION
- Legal Related News. Brenda Molner, Of Counsel, Construction Group. NAWIC Chapter Newsletter. February, 2008.
- Legal Related News. Brenda Molner, Of Counsel, Construction Group. NAWIC Chapter Newsletter. December, 2007.
- Legal Related News. Brenda Molner, Of Counsel, Construction Group. NAWIC Chapter Newsletter. September, 2007.
- Legal Related News. Brenda Molner, Of Counsel, Construction Group. NAWIC Chapter Newsletter. July, 2007.
- Legal Related News. Brenda Molner, Of Counsel, Construction Group. NAWIC Chapter Newsletter. June, 2007.
- Project Delays, Disruptions and Changes. Brenda Molner, Of Counsel, Construction Group. March 28, 2007.
EMERGING BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
- Alert: Employers advised to continue planning for Health Care Reform. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. November 16, 2010.
- Health Care Reform Timeline. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. November 16, 2010.
- Law Creates Brutal Tax on Many Types of Severance Arrangements. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. Washington Healthcare News. October 2008.
- Congress changes definition of deferred compensation. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group. Portland Business Journal. May 16, 2008.
- Alert: The IRS Extends the Deadline to Comply with Deferred Compensation Rules. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group. October 29, 2007.
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Market Driven Solutions for a Bad Market, a roundtable discussion moderated by Douglas C. MacCourt, Partner, Environmental Group. Northwest Environmental Conference. November 8, 2008. Featured roundtable presentations included:
Building in Tough Times, Wallace A. Glausi, Partner, Emerging Business Group and Tax Law Group Port Operations and Global Climate Change, Port of Portland How Well Will Green Survive?, Bonneville Power Administration Bringing Sustainability to Remediation, CH2MHill (not available online).
- New Cleanup Law May Protect Property Owners. Roger T. Dunaway, Of Counsel, Real Estate & Finance Group and Peter H. Haller, Shareholder, Environmental Group. Puget Sound Business Journal. September 22, 2006.
- Rules of Environmental Insurance Continue To Evolve. Building on Brownfields, EPA Region 10 Newsletter. December, 2005.
GLOBAL TRADE
- Global Trade Alert - Executive Order establishes center for export control. Akana K.J. Ma, Chair, Global Trade Group. December 3, 2010.
- Global Trade Alert - Proposed Changes to U.S. Export Policy of Dual-Use Items to China. Akana K.J. Ma, Of Counsel, and Elizabeth G. Phan, (former) Corporate Specialist, Global Trade Group. August, 2006.
- Recent Changes in China's Laws Provide Greater Access for Foreign Businesses. Akana K.J. Ma, Of Counsel, Global Trade Group. April, 2006.
- Export of U.S. Microchip Technologies to China - The U.S. Government's Misplaced Concern. Akana K.J. Ma, Of Counsel, Global Trade Group. Portland Business Journal. April, 2005.
- Importers' Compliance with U.S. Laws - When a Dusting of Flour Could Save Your Business. Akana K.J. Ma, Of Counsel, Global Trade Group. Oregon State Bar International Law Section Newsletter. March, 2005.
- What Is It? And Where Is It Going? The U.S. Government Wants to Know - U.S. Exports and Encryption. Akana K.J. Ma, Of Counsel, Global Trade Group. Oregon State Bar International Law Section Newsletter. March, 2005.
HEALTH CARE
- Crusader for Mental Health: Jonathan Ater finds personal rewards for helping others. Oregon State Bar Bulletin. February/March 2011.
- Health Care Reform Timeline. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. November 16, 2010.
- Medical Facility: Cure Thyself. Look for the Symptoms of Employment Discrimination. Washington Healthcare News. Kathryn L. Feldman, Partner, Employment Group. June, 2008.
- Understand the Employment Law Surrounding Medical Leave and Disability in a Leanly Staffed Medical Practice. Washington Healthcare News. Kathryn L. Feldman, Partner, Employment Group. February, 2008.
- Workplace Violence in Hospitals: When Caregivers Become Victims. Washington Healthcare News. Kathryn L. Feldman, Partner, Employment Group. November 2007.
- Update: HIPAA Security Rule Implementation: April 20, 2005. Jonathan A. Ater, Chair, and Ernest G. Bootsma, Partner, Health Law Group. April 20, 2005.
INSURANCE
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
- Alert: Employers advised to continue planning for Health Care Reform. John D. Walch, Of Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation. November 16, 2010.
- Legal Issues in Employee Fraud. Leslie G. Bottomly, Partner, Labor & Employment Group. Washington Healthcare News. September, 2010.
- Social Media: New Opportunities and Headaches. Leslie G. Bottomly, Partner, Labor & Employment Group, and Daniel P. Larsen, Partner, Litigation Group. Washington Healthcare News. June 2010.
- Legal Issues in Employee Fraud. Leslie G. Bottomly, Partner, Labor & Employment Group. April 28, 2010.
- Need Help? Legal Issues When Hiring Caregivers. Healthcare Law. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. November 2009.
- H1N1/Swine Flu Pandemic: Exposure in the Workplace. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. May 1, 2009.
- Alert:: New FMLA Regulations Now in Effect. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. January 20, 2009.
- Give Me a Break! Washington Healthcare News. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. July, 2008.
- Employment Law Alert: Recent Legislative Changes Require Employer Attention. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. February 1, 2008.
- Workplace Violence in Hospitals: When Caregivers Become Victims. Washington Healthcare News. Kathryn L. Feldman, Partner, Labor & Employment Group. November 2007.
- Hiring and Managing Employees. Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN). Leslie G. Bottomly, Partner, Labor & Employment Group. September 27, 2007.
- Washington Supreme Court Modifies "Disability". Kathryn L. Feldman, Shareholder, Labor & Employment Group. July, 2006.
- Misclassification of Independent Contractors. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. November, 2005.
- Supreme Court and EEOC address reduction of retiree health benefits under ADEA, Oregon Business Magazine. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. September, 2004.
- HIPAA Privacy Rules Advisory. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. May 16, 2003.
- Labor and Industries Enforcing Family Care Act. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. May 14, 2003.
- SARS in the Workplace. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. May 19, 2003.
- 9th Circuit Reverses Duffield. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. September 6, 2002.
- Employers Reminded to Develop/Maintain Document Retention Policy. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. January 29, 2002.
- Legislation Requires Earthquake Drills. Stacey Mark, Chair, Labor & Employment Group and Chair, Sustainable Practice Advisory Group. December, 2001.
LITIGATION
- Attorney-client privilege gets tricky with in-house counsel. Frank Langfitt, Chair, Litigation Group. Portland Business Journal. April 15, 2011.
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price' phrase has become obsolete. Lori Irish Bauman, Partner, Litigation Group. Business First of Columbus (Ohio). November 2, 2007.
- Attention, Shoppers. Lori Irish Bauman, Partner, Litigation Group. Oregon State Bar Bulletin. August/September, 2007.
- MSRP Phase May Be History. Lori Irish Bauman, Partner, Litigation Group. Portland Business Journal. August 24, 2007.
- Litigation Group Alert - Oregon Supreme Court EnforcesInsurance Anti-Assigment Clause Affecting Both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Frank Langfitt, Chair, Litigation Group. November 20, 2006.
- Case Notes -- Products Liability: Post-Sale Conduct Falls Outside the Ambit of a Product Liability Civil Action. Michael (Sam) Sandmire, Partner, Litigation Group. OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine. Winter 2005.
- Case Notes -- Is the Revival Clause of the 2003 Amendment to the Product Liability Statute of Limitation Lawful? , Partner, Litigation Group. OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine. Winter 2005.
- Case Notes -- Trial Practice: Motion for New Trial Denied as a Matter of Law Under ORCP Rule 64F. Nathan A. Karman, Associate, Litigation Group (with Joshua De Cristo, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt). OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine. Winter 2005.
- District Court Upholds Contractual Provision Requiring Employee to File Lawsuit Against Employer within Six Months of Termination. James M. Barrett, Associate, Litigation Group. OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine. Winter, 2005.
- How Trial Lawyers Can Help You Avoid Litigation. Mark A. Turner, Partner (former), Litigation Group. Portland Business Journal - Litigation Focus. November 5, 2004.
- Recent Case Notes/Trial Practice:Jury Misconduct. Michael (Sam) Sandmire, Partner, Litigation Group. OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine. Summer, 2004.
- The Economic Loss Rule - Statutory Notice and Opportunity to Cure - Statute of Limitations - Important Issues in Washington Construction Cases. Greg Harris, Shareholder-in-Charge, Construction and Litigation Groups. OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Annual Conference. July, 2004.
- The Economic Loss Rule in Products Liability and Construction Litigation. Michael (Sam) Sandmire, Partner, Litigation Group and Inara Scott, (former) Associate, Labor and Employment Group and Litigation Groups, OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine, Spring, 2004.
- Impasse Persists on Proposal to Split 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Lori Irish Bauman, Partner, Litigation Group. OSB Bulletin. April, 2004.
- Issues in Interpretation and Drafting of Construction Contracts. Greg Harris, Shareholder-in-Charge, Construction and Litigation Groups, Lorman Seminars - Seattle, Washington. January, 2004.
- Case Notes -- Product Liability. Michael (Sam) Sandmire, Partner, Litigation Group. OADC (Oregon Association of Defense Counsel) Magazine. Summer 2003.
- The Restatements of Products Liability: Which One Should Oregon Follow?. Michael (Sam) Sandmire, Partner, Litigation Group. OADC Magazine. Spring 2003.
- Oregon Supreme Court Lays Down the Law on the Product Liability Statute of Limitations. Michael (Sam) Sandmire, Partner, Litigation Group, and Sara L. Tait, Litigation Group. October, 2002.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
WEALTH PRESERVATION
- Wealth Preservation Group Alert: Important estate tax provisions included in 2010 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance and Job Creation Act. Kay Abramowitz, Chair, Wealth Preservation Group. January 19, 2011.
- Advance Directives. June M. Miyrick Flores, Wealth Preservation Group. April 24, 2009.
- Wealth Preservation Group Alert: Some Good News for Taxpayers in 2009. Kay Abramowitz, Chair, Wealth Preservation Group. February 23, 2009.
- Involving children helps reduce fear in planning process. June Wiyrick Flores, Partner, Wealth Preservation Group, and Kay Abramowitz, Chair, Wealth Preservation Group. Portland Business Journal, March 20, 2009.
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