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What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Transportation, Construction, and Real Estate in the Northwest
Nov 16, 2021
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The much anticipated trillion-dollar federal infrastructure bill has now been signed by President Biden. Under the bill, Washington and Oregon are projected to receive billions in funds:
Washington:
$228 million for Seattle-Tacoma International Air...
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Right of Access to Public Roads: A Primer
A property owner’s right of access to an abutting public road is one of the more legally arcane sticks in the so-called “bundle of sticks” that constitute property rights. Known as a “common-law right of access,” the legal framework has developed via...
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Offshore Wind Bill Signed into Law and Effective September 25, 2021
The Oregon legislature has overwhelmingly approved an offshore wind bill, HB 3375, that sets a goal for the development of up to three gigawatts of floating offshore wind by 2030. Governor Brown signed HB 3375 into law on June 23, 2021. The new law i...
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Matthew Hansen and Tara O'Hanlon Giving Presentation on the Oregon Condemnation Process
Matt Hansen and Tara O’Hanlon will be participating in a webinar titled “Oregon Easements, Rights-of-Way and Eminent Domain,” presented by HalfMoon Education. They will be presenting the topic “Participating in the Condemnation Process,” where they w...
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After Four Years of Controversy, Portland Adopts the Residential Infill Project
After four years of deliberation and analysis, the Portland City Council adopted the Residential Infill Project (RIP) on August 12, 2020. According to the City, RIP legislation is intended to increase housing opportunities by opening up the types of...
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Oregon OSHA Adopts Significant COVID-19 Workplace Safety and Health Rules
Oregon has become the third state in the nation to enact a workplace safety and health standard specifically addressing the coronavirus. Many provisions of the new Oregon OSHA rule take effect November 16, 2020. While some of the more onerous provisi...
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