6/15/2022
Each year, the IRS considers inflationary adjustments to the estate and gift tax exemption amount and gift tax annual exclusion amount. READ MORE
3/30/2020
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") which provides financial relief in response to the economic fallout from the fast-developing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ MORE
2/12/2020
On May 16, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 3427. This law adopts a new Corporate Activity Tax ("CAT") system. READ MORE
1/22/2020
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act signed into law on December 20, 2019. READ MORE
7/3/2019
The basic rules concerning federal estate and gift taxes seem to always be changing. For 2019, federal estate tax law exempts the first $11.4 million from estate taxes for each individual. READ MORE
6/20/2017
Starting next month, new minimum wage rates take effect under Oregon's geographically-tiered minimum wage law, including the first Portland Metro-area-specific increase from the base rate. READ MORE
2/10/2017
Being on the receiving end of a lawsuit can be stressful --- whether or not you've seen it coming. Here are some helpful tips from our litigation team. READ MORE
11/18/2016
Injunction temporarily halts overtime rule which increased the salary basis for exempt employees. READ MORE
8/1/2013
As summer temperatures rise, so should employers' awareness of staff 's office attire. During the summer, employers often are confronted with sticky situations involving workplace dress codes. READ MORE
12/1/2012
Employers frequently usher in the New Year with resolutions to streamline workplace practices and improve efficiency. These plans often involve arrangements for employees to attend training programs... READ MORE