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Oregon Supreme Court Reverses Insurance Coverage Denial for Contractor in Twigg v. Admiral Ins. Co.
In a long-awaited decision that helps contractors obtain coverage for construction defects, the Oregon Supreme Court in Twigg v. Admiral Ins. Co. 371 Or. 308 (2025)
ruled that coverage under a commercial general liability policy may exist even when t...
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Oregon SB 1575: New Construction Consultant Indemnity Limitation Effective on January 1, 2025
The 2024 Oregon Legislative Assembly enacted SB 1575 (Or Laws 2024, ch 112) amending ORS 30.140 to limit public bodies from imposing certain indemnity obligations on construction professionals. The change applies to public construction contracts for...
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In the Contract or Out of the Contract? Payment Claims for Extra Work in Oregon
When a contractor performs “extra” work—more than its construction contract contemplates—how can it be paid? A common question, indeed. And one that usually is easily answered with a change order or extra work directive. But what if the change order...
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Construction Webinar Series: The Dos and Don'ts of Public Contracting in 2023—Procurement Processes
Jan 10, 2023
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Public contracting presents a unique set of hurdles and risks that do not typically arise in the private contracting setting. In this complimentary webinar, our experienced construction and public law attorneys will discuss how local and state (Ore...
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Preparing for Summer: Oregon OSHA and Washington L&I Adopt New Excessive Heat and Wildfire Smoke Rules
Jun 10, 2022
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The Pacific Northwest experienced record high heat temperatures and poor air quality due to wildfires the past few summers. Last year, Oregon OSHA adopted temporary emergency rules following a historic heat wave to protect workers from high heat and...
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Court Grants Garnishment of Unlawful Distributions and Transfers to LLC Members
Garnishment is a tool used by judgment creditors to collect on a judgment owed by the debtor-defendant. Property subject to garnishment includes monetary obligations owed by a third party to the debtor-defendant. In a recent decision by the Oregon Co...
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