http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_or.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:55 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_or.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_or.php Address : 360 East Tenth AvenueSuite 300 ,, Phone : 541-485-0220, City : Eugene Marion County Circuit Court Judge Mary Mertens James issued a decision favorable to our client, the Salem Urban Renewal Agency, in the Salem Conference Center case. The Salem Urban Renewal Agency was sued by the state Bureau of Labor and Industries for failure to require payment of prevailing wages on the Grand Phoenix Hotel, a hotel that is located adjacent to the publicly-owned Salem Conference Center. The Bureau contended that the timing of the construction of the hotel, its proximity to the conference center, certain development requirements imposed by the Agency and the interconnectivity between the operations in both buildings (which include the Agency's leasing of some space in the hotel) created an obligation of the Agency and the hotel general contractor to pay prevailing wages. Based on the private ownership, financing and operations of the hotel we argued that there was not sufficient public involvement in the hotel to require payment of prevailing wages. After reviewing the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, Judge James agreed with our position, holding that state laws regarding payment of prevailing wages do not apply to the hotel. Marion County Circuit Court Judge Mary Mertens James issued a decision favorable to our client, the Salem Urban Renewal Agency, in the Salem Conference Center case. The Salem Urban Renewal Agency was sued by the state Bureau of Labor and Industries for failure to require payment of prevailing wages on the Grand Phoenix Hotel, a hotel that is located adjacent to the publicly-owned Salem Conference Center. The Bureau contended that the timing of the construction of the hotel, its proximity to the conference center, certain development requirements imposed by the Agency and the interconnectivity between the operations in both buildings (which include the Agency's leasing of some space in the hotel) created an obligation of the Agency and the hotel general contractor to pay prevailing wages. Based on the private ownership, financing and operations of the hotel we argued that there was not sufficient public involvement in the hotel to require payment of prevailing wages. After reviewing the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, Judge James agreed with our position, holding that state laws regarding payment of prevailing wages do not apply to the hotel. We are proud to announce that Bill Gary, Glenn Klein, Susan Marmaduke, Wally Miller, Frank Moscato, Jim Mountain, Arden Olson, Sharon Rudnick and Mark Wada have been selected as Super Lawyers in Oregon Super Lawyers magazine. The Super Lawyers selection process is a combination of balloting, blue ribbon panel review and independent research. Only 5% of the attorneys in Oregon have been selected for 2006 Oregon Super Lawyers. We are proud to announce that Bill Gary, Glenn Klein, Susan Marmaduke, Wally Miller, Frank Moscato, Jim Mountain, Arden Olson, Sharon Rudnick and Mark Wada have been selected as Super Lawyers in Oregon Super Lawyers magazine. The Super Lawyers selection process is a combination of balloting, blue ribbon panel review and independent research. Only 5% of the attorneys in Oregon have been selected for 2006 Oregon Super Lawyers. Jim Mountain obtained an award from the Oregon Court of Appeals on October 11, 2006, ordering the Oregon Employment Department to pay our client, Nancy Kaib, attorney fees and costs totalling $241,991.34. This is one of the largest fee awards under the Administrative Procedures Act in Oregon history. It follows the Oregon Supreme Court's decision directing the Court of Appeals to award fees in a case in which the Court of Appeals had ruled in favor of our client in an unemployment tax matter. The Oregon Supreme Court's decision, Kaib's Roving R.Ph Agency v. Employment Department, 338 Or 433, 77 P3d 327 (2003) (""Kaib's IV""), is the leading case on awards of attorney fees under Oregon's Administrative Procedure Act. Jim Mountain obtained an award from the Oregon Court of Appeals on October 11, 2006, ordering the Oregon Employment Department to pay our client, Nancy Kaib, attorney fees and costs totalling $241,991.34. This is one of the largest fee awards under the Administrative Procedures Act in Oregon history. It follows the Oregon Supreme Court's decision directing the Court of Appeals to award fees in a case in which the Court of Appeals had ruled in favor of our client in an unemployment tax matter. The Oregon Supreme Court's decision, Kaib's Roving R.Ph Agency v. Employment Department, 338 Or 433, 77 P3d 327 (2003) (""Kaib's IV""), is the leading case on awards of attorney fees under Oregon's Administrative Procedure Act. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1010 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1010&page=1 Address : P.O. Box 1147, Phone : 541-686-8833, City : Eugene http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=891 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=891&page=2 Address : P.O. Box 1475, Phone : 541-686-8511, City : Eugene http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1068 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1068&page=3 Address : 3 Centerpointe DriveSuite 250 ,, Phone : 503-620-8900, City : Lake Oswego http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=309 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=309&page=4 Address : One Main Place101 SW Main Street , Suite 1100, Phone : 503-228-2525, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=105 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=105&page=5 Address : 1200 Southwest Main Street, Phone : 503-221-1772, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=297 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=297&page=6 Address : 1000 Southwest BroadwaySuite 1900 ,, Phone : 503-248-1134, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=314 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=314&page=7 Address : 1001 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 2000 ,, Phone : 503-224-3092, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=346 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=346&page=8 Address : 1300 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 2300 ,, Phone : 503-241-2300, City : Portland Dennis S. Diaz, a partner in Davis Wright Tremaine†s Los Angeles office and member of the firm†s national health care practice group, has been recognized by Nightingale†s Healthcare News as an ‽Outstanding Hospital Lawyer” for 2007. Diaz was one of only 12 attorneys recognized nationwide, and one of only two on the West Coast. He was acknowledged for his achievements as lead counsel defending health care organizations in investigations and prosecutions by health care regulatory and other governmental agencies, as well as for his counsel to healthcare organizations in regulatory and compliance matters. Diaz represents a wide variety of health care organizations, including hospitals, physician organizations, integrated delivery systems, ambulatory surgery centers, home health agencies, hospices, long-term care facilities, and health plans, with an emphasis in regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. Dennis S. Diaz, a partner in Davis Wright Tremaine†s Los Angeles office and member of the firm†s national health care practice group, has been recognized by Nightingale†s Healthcare News as an ‽Outstanding Hospital Lawyer” for 2007. Diaz was one of only 12 attorneys recognized nationwide, and one of only two on the West Coast. He was acknowledged for his achievements as lead counsel defending health care organizations in investigations and prosecutions by health care regulatory and other governmental agencies, as well as for his counsel to healthcare organizations in regulatory and compliance matters. Diaz represents a wide variety of health care organizations, including hospitals, physician organizations, integrated delivery systems, ambulatory surgery centers, home health agencies, hospices, long-term care facilities, and health plans, with an emphasis in regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. Gabrielle B. Goldstein and April L. Weaver have joined Davis Wright Tremaine†s (DWT) San Francisco office as associates. Goldstein joins DWT's well-known health care practice group, where her practice will focus on licensing and regulatory issues for biotechnology companies, health care providers, and health care technology clients. Weaver joins the office†s growing employment law group, where she will focus her practice on providing advice and counsel to employers on labor and employment law issues. Both are licensed to practice in California. Goldstein comes to DWT from Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, where she was an associate. Prior to her experience at Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, she served as a legal extern for Harvard Medical School and as a law clerk for The Hon. Emily Jane Goodman of the New York State Supreme Court. An active practitioner in the health care industry, Goldstein is a contributing author of a chapter in Matthew Bender Health Law and maintains active roles in the American Health Lawyers Association and the California Society of Healthcare Attorneys. She received her JD from Boston University School of Law in 2006, with a certificate in Health Law, with honors, and a BA in philosophy from University of California at Berkeley in 2003. Weaver joins DWT from Burton, Volkmann & Schmal LLP, where she was an associate. Before her tenure at Burton, Volkmann & Schmal, she was a staff attorney with the National Labor Relations Board†s Office of the General Counsel. Weaver received her JD from University of San Francisco School of Law in 2003, cum laude and her BA in sociology and psychology from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2000. Gabrielle B. Goldstein and April L. Weaver have joined Davis Wright Tremaine†s (DWT) San Francisco office as associates. Goldstein joins DWT's well-known health care practice group, where her practice will focus on licensing and regulatory issues for biotechnology companies, health care providers, and health care technology clients. Weaver joins the office†s growing employment law group, where she will focus her practice on providing advice and counsel to employers on labor and employment law issues. Both are licensed to practice in California. Goldstein comes to DWT from Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, where she was an associate. Prior to her experience at Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, she served as a legal extern for Harvard Medical School and as a law clerk for The Hon. Emily Jane Goodman of the New York State Supreme Court. An active practitioner in the health care industry, Goldstein is a contributing author of a chapter in Matthew Bender Health Law and maintains active roles in the American Health Lawyers Association and the California Society of Healthcare Attorneys. She received her JD from Boston University School of Law in 2006, with a certificate in Health Law, with honors, and a BA in philosophy from University of California at Berkeley in 2003. Weaver joins DWT from Burton, Volkmann & Schmal LLP, where she was an associate. Before her tenure at Burton, Volkmann & Schmal, she was a staff attorney with the National Labor Relations Board†s Office of the General Counsel. Weaver received her JD from University of San Francisco School of Law in 2003, cum laude and her BA in sociology and psychology from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2000. Eleven San Francisco lawyers from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT), representing seven practice areas, have been selected by their peers as Northern California ‽Super Lawyers” for 2007. The results of the survey, conducted by Law and Politics, will appear in the August issues of San Francisco Magazine and Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine. DWT†s Northern California Super Lawyers are: Tom Burke â€" First Amendment/Media/Advertising Law Duffy Carolan â€" First Amendment/Media/Advertising Law Martin Fineman â€" Business Litigation Law Steve Greenwald â€" Energy and Natural Resources Law Gerry Hinkley â€" Health Care Law Judith Droz Keyes â€" Employment and Labor Law Steve Lipton â€" Health Care Law Ed O†Neill â€" Energy and Natural Resources Law Harvey Schochet â€" Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights Clark Stanton â€" Health Care Law Suzanne Toller â€" Administrative Law As conducted by Law & Politics, Super Lawyers are found through an extensive research and survey process, starting with peer nominations. From this selection, only the top five percent of northern California†s attorneys are named Super Lawyers Eleven San Francisco lawyers from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (DWT), representing seven practice areas, have been selected by their peers as Northern California ‽Super Lawyers” for 2007. The results of the survey, conducted by Law and Politics, will appear in the August issues of San Francisco Magazine and Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine. DWT†s Northern California Super Lawyers are: Tom Burke â€" First Amendment/Media/Advertising Law Duffy Carolan â€" First Amendment/Media/Advertising Law Martin Fineman â€" Business Litigation Law Steve Greenwald â€" Energy and Natural Resources Law Gerry Hinkley â€" Health Care Law Judith Droz Keyes â€" Employment and Labor Law Steve Lipton â€" Health Care Law Ed O†Neill â€" Energy and Natural Resources Law Harvey Schochet â€" Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights Clark Stanton â€" Health Care Law Suzanne Toller â€" Administrative Law As conducted by Law & Politics, Super Lawyers are found through an extensive research and survey process, starting with peer nominations. From this selection, only the top five percent of northern California†s attorneys are named Super Lawyers http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=584 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=584&page=9 Address : Bank of America Financial Center121 SW Morrison Street, Suite 600 ,, Phone : 503-228-6044, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=722 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=722&page=10 Address : 1000 Southwest Broadway20th Floor ,, Phone : 503-222-4499, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1101 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1101&page=11 Address : 1300 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 3500 ,, Phone : 503-224-4100, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1354 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1354&page=12 Address : 1300 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 3400 ,, Phone : 503-226-7677, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1441 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1441&page=13 Address : 111 S.W. Fifth AvenueSuite #200 ,, Phone : 503-224-5858, City : Portland Geoffrey Groshong, partner at Miller Nash LLP has been selected by the United States Trustee†s office to serve as the trustee over the July 2, 2007, Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by MILA, Inc., a former Mountlake Terrace, Washington, subprime residential mortgage loan company that shut down April 20, 2007. Groshong will be responsible for liquidating MILA†s assets and distributing the proceeds to creditors. At the time of the filing, documents provided by MILA showed assets of approximately $7.8 million and liabilities of approximately $174.7 million. Subprime mortgage lender bankruptcy filings have been on the rise since late 2006 as a result of market concerns regarding loan quality. As one of the Pacific Northwest†s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash LLP serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Bend, Portland and Prineville, Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington. Geoffrey Groshong, partner at Miller Nash LLP has been selected by the United States Trustee†s office to serve as the trustee over the July 2, 2007, Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by MILA, Inc., a former Mountlake Terrace, Washington, subprime residential mortgage loan company that shut down April 20, 2007. Groshong will be responsible for liquidating MILA†s assets and distributing the proceeds to creditors. At the time of the filing, documents provided by MILA showed assets of approximately $7.8 million and liabilities of approximately $174.7 million. Subprime mortgage lender bankruptcy filings have been on the rise since late 2006 as a result of market concerns regarding loan quality. As one of the Pacific Northwest†s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash LLP serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Bend, Portland and Prineville, Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington. Miller Nash LLP, a multispecialty law firm with offices throughout the Northwest, announced the relocation of its office in Bend. The firm moved into its new office at 1567 S.W. Chandler Ave., Suite 204. The firm†s Central Oregon offices, in Bend and in Prineville, specialize in business transactions and litigation, estate planning, healthcare, land use and real estate transactions. According to CNNMoney.com, Deschutes County in 2005 ranked in the top 40 as one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. ‽Miller Nash anticipates greater opportunities for expansion in central Oregon,” said Greg Lynch, partner in charge of the Bend office. ‽We have been and will continue to be part of the local community as the region undergoes tremendous growth.” ‽Locating to the new offices mirrors the growth taking place in central Oregon and is tangible evidence of our firm†s commitment to the area,” said Tom Sand, managing partner. ‽The new office space will allow us to grow along with our clients expanding needs for the multifaceted legal services our firm can provide.” Bend and central Oregon has emerged over the past several years as a fertile region for entrepreneurial development and business growthâ€"ensuring that many of the area†s businesses will need continued legal counsel. As one of the Pacific Northwest†s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash llp serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Bend, Portland and Prineville, Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington. Miller Nash LLP, a multispecialty law firm with offices throughout the Northwest, announced the relocation of its office in Bend. The firm moved into its new office at 1567 S.W. Chandler Ave., Suite 204. The firm†s Central Oregon offices, in Bend and in Prineville, specialize in business transactions and litigation, estate planning, healthcare, land use and real estate transactions. According to CNNMoney.com, Deschutes County in 2005 ranked in the top 40 as one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. ‽Miller Nash anticipates greater opportunities for expansion in central Oregon,” said Greg Lynch, partner in charge of the Bend office. ‽We have been and will continue to be part of the local community as the region undergoes tremendous growth.” ‽Locating to the new offices mirrors the growth taking place in central Oregon and is tangible evidence of our firm†s commitment to the area,” said Tom Sand, managing partner. ‽The new office space will allow us to grow along with our clients expanding needs for the multifaceted legal services our firm can provide.” Bend and central Oregon has emerged over the past several years as a fertile region for entrepreneurial development and business growthâ€"ensuring that many of the area†s businesses will need continued legal counsel. As one of the Pacific Northwest†s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash llp serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Bend, Portland and Prineville, Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington. Miller Nash is pleased to announce the arrival of Robin Smith-Lonergan and Randall Olsen to the firm†s Portland office. Both attorneys will contribute their experience to the Trusts, Estates, and Charitable Organizations practice group. Robin will be focusing her practice on estate planning, charitable giving, and advising charitable organizations on all aspects of their operations. Randall, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, focuses his practice on estate planning and advising charitable organizations. ‽The depth of experience that Robin brings to the firm will provide us with an even better understanding of the issues our clients face,” said Jeffrey Thede, leader of the Charitable Organizations practice group. ‽Robin and Randall possess the skills that will strengthen our team and the services we offer. We are excited about increasing our already strong estate planning and charitable organizations practice and look forward to the future with these two talented attorneys.” Robin Smith-Lonergan brings more than 10 years of diverse experience to the firm, including experience in private practice as well as experience working internally for Yale University and University of Washington School of Law. Before joining Miller Nash, Robin served as assistant director of the Graduate Program in Taxation of the University of Washington School of Law, where she also developed and taught courses on tax-exempt organizations law. Her prior law firm experience includes working in the tax practice groups of Stoel Rives LLP in Portland, Oregon, where her practice included general tax, estate planning and charitable organizations work, and K&L Gates LLP in Seattle, Washington, where her practice focused on advising and representing charitable organizations on all aspects of their operations. Robin was also the assistant to the general counsel of Yale University, where she advised the university on charitable organizations issues. After earning her bachelor†s degree in cultural anthropology, cum laude, at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, Robin received her law degree and master†s degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Oregon, and her LL.M. in taxation at New York University Law School. Randall P. Olsen previously served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington before joining Miller Nash. He is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington. Randall received his bachelor†s of arts and law degrees from the University of Washington. During law school, Randall served as associate editor-in-chief of the Washington Law Review. He also served as the president of the University of Washington chapter of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi, and acted as a teaching fellow for the first-year legal writing program. As one of the Pacific Northwest†s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash LLP serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Portland and central Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington. Miller Nash is pleased to announce the arrival of Robin Smith-Lonergan and Randall Olsen to the firm†s Portland office. Both attorneys will contribute their experience to the Trusts, Estates, and Charitable Organizations practice group. Robin will be focusing her practice on estate planning, charitable giving, and advising charitable organizations on all aspects of their operations. Randall, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, focuses his practice on estate planning and advising charitable organizations. ‽The depth of experience that Robin brings to the firm will provide us with an even better understanding of the issues our clients face,” said Jeffrey Thede, leader of the Charitable Organizations practice group. ‽Robin and Randall possess the skills that will strengthen our team and the services we offer. We are excited about increasing our already strong estate planning and charitable organizations practice and look forward to the future with these two talented attorneys.” Robin Smith-Lonergan brings more than 10 years of diverse experience to the firm, including experience in private practice as well as experience working internally for Yale University and University of Washington School of Law. Before joining Miller Nash, Robin served as assistant director of the Graduate Program in Taxation of the University of Washington School of Law, where she also developed and taught courses on tax-exempt organizations law. Her prior law firm experience includes working in the tax practice groups of Stoel Rives LLP in Portland, Oregon, where her practice included general tax, estate planning and charitable organizations work, and K&L Gates LLP in Seattle, Washington, where her practice focused on advising and representing charitable organizations on all aspects of their operations. Robin was also the assistant to the general counsel of Yale University, where she advised the university on charitable organizations issues. After earning her bachelor†s degree in cultural anthropology, cum laude, at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, Robin received her law degree and master†s degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Oregon, and her LL.M. in taxation at New York University Law School. Randall P. Olsen previously served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington before joining Miller Nash. He is licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington. Randall received his bachelor†s of arts and law degrees from the University of Washington. During law school, Randall served as associate editor-in-chief of the Washington Law Review. He also served as the president of the University of Washington chapter of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi, and acted as a teaching fellow for the first-year legal writing program. As one of the Pacific Northwest†s largest multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, Miller Nash LLP serves clients locally and worldwide from its five offices in Portland and central Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Washington. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1654 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1654&page=14 Address : 900 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 2600 ,, Phone : 503-224-3380, City : Portland Sixteen attorneys from the Salt Lake City office of Stoel Rives LLP have been chosen by their peers as "Super Lawyers," an honor bestowed on only about 5% of all lawyers in the Mountain States region. The Stoel Rives attorneys named as Mountain States Super Lawyers for 2007 are listed below, along with the area of law in which each was selected: * Keith Adams, Estate Planning & Probate * John Anderson, Personal Injury Defense Products * Ken Black, General Litigation * Thomas Ellison, Real Estate * Brent Giauque, Mergers & Acquisitions * Ervin Holmes, Real Estate * Richard Johnson II, Estate Planning & Probate * Nathan Jones, Mergers & Acquisitions * David Jordan, Business Litigation * Danny Kelly, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights * John Kirkham, Energy & Natural Resources * Guy Kroesche, Real Estate * Kevin Laurence, Intellectual Property * Michael Mangelson, Intellectual Property * Ronald Moffitt, Mergers & Acquisitions * Gregory Monson, Utilities The Mountain States Super Lawyers Directory is the result of ballots being sent to lawyers in the region asking them to name the best lawyers they have personally observed in action. Lawyers eligible to participate include those who have been in practice for at least five years. Sixteen attorneys from the Salt Lake City office of Stoel Rives LLP have been chosen by their peers as "Super Lawyers," an honor bestowed on only about 5% of all lawyers in the Mountain States region. The Stoel Rives attorneys named as Mountain States Super Lawyers for 2007 are listed below, along with the area of law in which each was selected: * Keith Adams, Estate Planning & Probate * John Anderson, Personal Injury Defense Products * Ken Black, General Litigation * Thomas Ellison, Real Estate * Brent Giauque, Mergers & Acquisitions * Ervin Holmes, Real Estate * Richard Johnson II, Estate Planning & Probate * Nathan Jones, Mergers & Acquisitions * David Jordan, Business Litigation * Danny Kelly, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights * John Kirkham, Energy & Natural Resources * Guy Kroesche, Real Estate * Kevin Laurence, Intellectual Property * Michael Mangelson, Intellectual Property * Ronald Moffitt, Mergers & Acquisitions * Gregory Monson, Utilities The Mountain States Super Lawyers Directory is the result of ballots being sent to lawyers in the region asking them to name the best lawyers they have personally observed in action. Lawyers eligible to participate include those who have been in practice for at least five years. The law firm Stoel Rives LLP is pleased to announce that Lourdes Fuentes has joined the firm as Director of Lawyer Recruiting and Diversity. Based in Seattle, she will supervise Stoel Rives†firmwide law student and attorney recruiting programs, as well as manage efforts to recruit and retain attorneys who contribute to the firm†s diversity. Fuentes has more than a decade of legal experience. Much of her substantial community involvement has focused on career pipeline, recruitment and retention issues. The Washington State Supreme Court appointed her to its Minority and Justice Commission and later to its Gender and Justice Commission. She served on both commissions until 2005, helping organize educational sessions for the statewide conference for judges and serving on the Minority Advisory Council to the Glass Ceiling Task Force. Most recently, Fuentes was director of the University of Washington School of Law†s Immigration Law Clinic and has recruited and mentored law students through the Alumni Ambassadors program. She has twice been named one of Seattle†s Top Lawyers by Seattle Magazine. In addition, she was honored with the Outstanding Lawyer Award from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington in 2004. ‽We are excited to have someone of Lourdes†talent and experience leading our recruitment team,” says Beth Ugoretz, Stoel Rives†Managing Partner. ‽She is eminently qualified to help further our firm†s commitment to diversity and attract top attorneys.” A frequent presenter at schools, conferences and continuing legal education classes, Fuentes recently spoke at the American Conference Institute†s Fourth National Forum on Law Firm Diversity and at the American Bar Association†s national conference ‽Adversity Within Diversity: Understanding Other Communities.” She has also been active in numerous professional and community organizations. ‽Lourdes†position is a new step in our continuing efforts to foster an inclusive professional environment that respects and values differences,” comments Robert Hirshon, the firm†s Chief Operating Officer. ‽Stoel Rives recognizes diversity as both a positive social value and a vital ingredient in business innovation, and considers it one of the firm†s core values.” The firm†s goals include successfully recruiting, developing and retaining attorneys and staff of diverse backgrounds and characteristics, as well as supporting diversity in its communities. The law firm Stoel Rives LLP is pleased to announce that Lourdes Fuentes has joined the firm as Director of Lawyer Recruiting and Diversity. Based in Seattle, she will supervise Stoel Rives†firmwide law student and attorney recruiting programs, as well as manage efforts to recruit and retain attorneys who contribute to the firm†s diversity. Fuentes has more than a decade of legal experience. Much of her substantial community involvement has focused on career pipeline, recruitment and retention issues. The Washington State Supreme Court appointed her to its Minority and Justice Commission and later to its Gender and Justice Commission. She served on both commissions until 2005, helping organize educational sessions for the statewide conference for judges and serving on the Minority Advisory Council to the Glass Ceiling Task Force. Most recently, Fuentes was director of the University of Washington School of Law†s Immigration Law Clinic and has recruited and mentored law students through the Alumni Ambassadors program. She has twice been named one of Seattle†s Top Lawyers by Seattle Magazine. In addition, she was honored with the Outstanding Lawyer Award from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington in 2004. ‽We are excited to have someone of Lourdes†talent and experience leading our recruitment team,” says Beth Ugoretz, Stoel Rives†Managing Partner. ‽She is eminently qualified to help further our firm†s commitment to diversity and attract top attorneys.” A frequent presenter at schools, conferences and continuing legal education classes, Fuentes recently spoke at the American Conference Institute†s Fourth National Forum on Law Firm Diversity and at the American Bar Association†s national conference ‽Adversity Within Diversity: Understanding Other Communities.” She has also been active in numerous professional and community organizations. ‽Lourdes†position is a new step in our continuing efforts to foster an inclusive professional environment that respects and values differences,” comments Robert Hirshon, the firm†s Chief Operating Officer. ‽Stoel Rives recognizes diversity as both a positive social value and a vital ingredient in business innovation, and considers it one of the firm†s core values.” The firm†s goals include successfully recruiting, developing and retaining attorneys and staff of diverse backgrounds and characteristics, as well as supporting diversity in its communities. The law firm Stoel Rives LLP is proud to announce that its Chief Operating Officer, Robert Hirshon, has been named chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Second Season of Service. He will serve a one-year term as chair, beginning on August 14 at the end of the ABA†s annual meeting. The Commission on Second Season of Service represents the ABA†s recognition that lawyers reaching the final stages of their careers do not necessarily want to hang up their briefcases and leave the law. The commission†s goal is to help transition those of its members who wish to continue practicing law with a new career pathway, as a form of public service or in some combination of the two. Hirshon was president of the ABA from 2001 through 2002, and is a well-known lawyer, writer and speaker. He recently joined Stoel Rives after serving as chief executive officer at Tonkon Torp since 2003. Before that, Hirshon practiced law for 30 years with the Portland, Maine firm of Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon. He does not currently practice law and is not licensed to practice in Oregon. He has held numerous leadership roles in the ABA and other organizations, and has earned various awards and honors, including the Muskie Access to Justice Award. The law firm Stoel Rives LLP is proud to announce that its Chief Operating Officer, Robert Hirshon, has been named chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Second Season of Service. He will serve a one-year term as chair, beginning on August 14 at the end of the ABA†s annual meeting. The Commission on Second Season of Service represents the ABA†s recognition that lawyers reaching the final stages of their careers do not necessarily want to hang up their briefcases and leave the law. The commission†s goal is to help transition those of its members who wish to continue practicing law with a new career pathway, as a form of public service or in some combination of the two. Hirshon was president of the ABA from 2001 through 2002, and is a well-known lawyer, writer and speaker. He recently joined Stoel Rives after serving as chief executive officer at Tonkon Torp since 2003. Before that, Hirshon practiced law for 30 years with the Portland, Maine firm of Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon. He does not currently practice law and is not licensed to practice in Oregon. He has held numerous leadership roles in the ABA and other organizations, and has earned various awards and honors, including the Muskie Access to Justice Award. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2276 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2276&page=15 Address : 620 Southwest Main StreetSuite 702 ,, Phone : 503-525-2525, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2359 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2359&page=16 Address : 601 S.W. Second AvenueSuite 1800 ,, Phone : 503-221-0607, City : Portland Under a new Washington law, employers must register all corporate officers with the Employment Security Department (‽ESD”) by September 30, 2007. An employer who fails to timely register with the ESD could be subject to a penalty of $25.00 per violation. The new law also requires corporations to provide unemployment coverage for all corporate officers, unless an exemption applies. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2009. The law was intended to ensure that ineligible corporate officers are not able to collect unemployment benefits. In addition, the law holds corporate officers personally liable if they deliberately try to evade unemployment tax bills. Under a new Washington law, employers must register all corporate officers with the Employment Security Department (‽ESD”) by September 30, 2007. An employer who fails to timely register with the ESD could be subject to a penalty of $25.00 per violation. The new law also requires corporations to provide unemployment coverage for all corporate officers, unless an exemption applies. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2009. The law was intended to ensure that ineligible corporate officers are not able to collect unemployment benefits. In addition, the law holds corporate officers personally liable if they deliberately try to evade unemployment tax bills. The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a mandatory city housing inspection program based on periodic examinations and certifications by landlord-selected private sector inspectors, does not violate state or federal constitutional protections from unreasonable searches or invasions of privacy. The Court's decision in City of Pasco v. Shaw, issued September 13, 2007, involved a program to ensure that rental housing meets basic structural, health and safety requirements. In several earlier cases, the Washington Supreme Court had blocked housing inspection programs that used city inspectors to enter private property. In one case, the Court held that probable cause of a violation would be required and that there must be an appropriate warrant; in the second case, the Court found that there was inadequate authority under existing Washington law for "administrative warrants." Pasco's programs allows landlords to select a city inspector, a trained private inspector certified by the city or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or a licensed structural engineer or architect. The inspector provides the landlord with a certification of code compliance, but is not required to provide the inspection report to City officials. The landlord simply must fix anything that is found out of compliance, until a certificate is finally provided. The Court ruled that because a landlord in Pasco has wide discretion in choosing which professional to carry out an inspection, and because the inspection report is not provided to the government, no "state action" is involved. In other words, although the ultimate result will be to cause all units to comply, the process is sufficiently private so that no governmental searches or privacy invasions are involved. The Court also ruled that protections in the landlord-tenant law provide sufficient guarantees that tenants' privacy rights will not be invaded. This decision is not only important in the area of low-income housing. It is also important in connection with inspections for compliance with environmental protection laws, such as regulations governing septic systems and private wells. The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a mandatory city housing inspection program based on periodic examinations and certifications by landlord-selected private sector inspectors, does not violate state or federal constitutional protections from unreasonable searches or invasions of privacy. The Court's decision in City of Pasco v. Shaw, issued September 13, 2007, involved a program to ensure that rental housing meets basic structural, health and safety requirements. In several earlier cases, the Washington Supreme Court had blocked housing inspection programs that used city inspectors to enter private property. In one case, the Court held that probable cause of a violation would be required and that there must be an appropriate warrant; in the second case, the Court found that there was inadequate authority under existing Washington law for "administrative warrants." Pasco's programs allows landlords to select a city inspector, a trained private inspector certified by the city or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or a licensed structural engineer or architect. The inspector provides the landlord with a certification of code compliance, but is not required to provide the inspection report to City officials. The landlord simply must fix anything that is found out of compliance, until a certificate is finally provided. The Court ruled that because a landlord in Pasco has wide discretion in choosing which professional to carry out an inspection, and because the inspection report is not provided to the government, no "state action" is involved. In other words, although the ultimate result will be to cause all units to comply, the process is sufficiently private so that no governmental searches or privacy invasions are involved. The Court also ruled that protections in the landlord-tenant law provide sufficient guarantees that tenants' privacy rights will not be invaded. This decision is not only important in the area of low-income housing. It is also important in connection with inspections for compliance with environmental protection laws, such as regulations governing septic systems and private wells. The recent case of Zink v. City of Mesa (Div. III Aug. 23, 2007) exemplifies the challenges public records requests can impose on small local governments. It also serves as a stark example that ‽trying your best” is not enough under the Public Records Act (‽PRA”) , no matter how small an agency or municipality you are. The Zink case presents a not-uncommon situation. After the City of Mesa took an adverse action against the Zinks (‽expiring” a building permit), the Zinks began making public records requests. These requests originally focused on the building permit, but pretty soon the Zinks began to think of themselves as the City ‽watchdog” and the scope of their requests broadened. They eventually made over 170 different requests over the course of three years. The City clerk†s office, which handles the City†s public records requests, was overwhelmed. It only had three to four employees, and one of those employees was spending half her time responding to the Zinks†requests. Thus, the City began limiting the Zinks to one hour a day for reviewing documents and handling requests from others before it handled the Zinks†requests. Not surprisingly, the Zinks were not happy with this limitation or the completeness of the City†s response, so they sued. The trial court ruled in favor of the City, finding that the City ‽more than substantially complied” and based on the volume of requests, ‽it was practically impossible for the City to strictly comply” with the request. The appellate court reversed, holding that the PRA requires strict compliance. It also held that an agency†s good-faith effort is only relevant to the amount of any penalties. The time limitations was in direct violation of the statute. Thus, the appellate court reversed and remanded to the trial court to determine the extent of the City†s violations of the PRA. The appellate court†s ruling that the PRA requires strict compliance is based on well-established case law. But the burden of the Zinks†voluminous requests is undeniable. So what can a small agency do to ensure it strictly complies with the PRA without interfering with its essential functions? Here are seven simple steps an agency can take to stay out of trouble. The recent case of Zink v. City of Mesa (Div. III Aug. 23, 2007) exemplifies the challenges public records requests can impose on small local governments. It also serves as a stark example that ‽trying your best” is not enough under the Public Records Act (‽PRA”) , no matter how small an agency or municipality you are. The Zink case presents a not-uncommon situation. After the City of Mesa took an adverse action against the Zinks (‽expiring” a building permit), the Zinks began making public records requests. These requests originally focused on the building permit, but pretty soon the Zinks began to think of themselves as the City ‽watchdog” and the scope of their requests broadened. They eventually made over 170 different requests over the course of three years. The City clerk†s office, which handles the City†s public records requests, was overwhelmed. It only had three to four employees, and one of those employees was spending half her time responding to the Zinks†requests. Thus, the City began limiting the Zinks to one hour a day for reviewing documents and handling requests from others before it handled the Zinks†requests. Not surprisingly, the Zinks were not happy with this limitation or the completeness of the City†s response, so they sued. The trial court ruled in favor of the City, finding that the City ‽more than substantially complied” and based on the volume of requests, ‽it was practically impossible for the City to strictly comply” with the request. The appellate court reversed, holding that the PRA requires strict compliance. It also held that an agency†s good-faith effort is only relevant to the amount of any penalties. The time limitations was in direct violation of the statute. Thus, the appellate court reversed and remanded to the trial court to determine the extent of the City†s violations of the PRA. The appellate court†s ruling that the PRA requires strict compliance is based on well-established case law. But the burden of the Zinks†voluminous requests is undeniable. So what can a small agency do to ensure it strictly complies with the PRA without interfering with its essential functions? Here are seven simple steps an agency can take to stay out of trouble. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=787 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=787&page=17 Address : 2300 U.S. Bancorp Tower111 S.W. Fifth Avenue ,, Phone : 503-243-2300, City : Portland Holland & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that the firm received a rating of 100 - the highest possible rating â€" in the Human Rights Campaign's sixth annual Corporate Equality Index. The Corporate Equality Index, which this year rates 519 businesses, measures the extent to which employers protect their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees. The Index rates employers on a scale from 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of GLBT employees, consumers and investors. Ratings are based on factors like non-discrimination policies, diversity training and benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees. "Holland & Knight is proud to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index with its highest possible rating," said Managing Partner Howell W. Melton, Jr. "Diversity is a core value at Holland & Knight. It is our goal to be a diversity leader and a firm reflective of the clients and the communities we serve." ‽More businesses than ever before have recognized the value of a diverse and dedicated workforce,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. ‽More importantly, these employers understand that discrimination against GLBT workers will ultimately hurt their ability to compete in the global marketplace.” Holland & Knight, along with other employers that received a 100 rating, will be honored at an awards reception in New York City to be held on October 17. Holland & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that the firm received a rating of 100 - the highest possible rating â€" in the Human Rights Campaign's sixth annual Corporate Equality Index. The Corporate Equality Index, which this year rates 519 businesses, measures the extent to which employers protect their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees. The Index rates employers on a scale from 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of GLBT employees, consumers and investors. Ratings are based on factors like non-discrimination policies, diversity training and benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees. "Holland & Knight is proud to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index with its highest possible rating," said Managing Partner Howell W. Melton, Jr. "Diversity is a core value at Holland & Knight. It is our goal to be a diversity leader and a firm reflective of the clients and the communities we serve." ‽More businesses than ever before have recognized the value of a diverse and dedicated workforce,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. ‽More importantly, these employers understand that discrimination against GLBT workers will ultimately hurt their ability to compete in the global marketplace.” Holland & Knight, along with other employers that received a 100 rating, will be honored at an awards reception in New York City to be held on October 17. Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 198 lawyers representing 49 different practice areas have been named by their peers to the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The firm leads the nation with the most attorneys listed in the categories of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Land Use & Zoning, Maritime Law, and Trusts and Estates. Published since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The following lawyers were recognized in their respective practice areas. The notations of "10", "20" and "25" indicate how many years that individual has been included on the list. Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 198 lawyers representing 49 different practice areas have been named by their peers to the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The firm leads the nation with the most attorneys listed in the categories of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Land Use & Zoning, Maritime Law, and Trusts and Estates. Published since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The following lawyers were recognized in their respective practice areas. The notations of "10", "20" and "25" indicate how many years that individual has been included on the list. William F. "Bill" Hamilton, a litigation partner in the Tampa office of Holland & Knight, will be an adjunct professor at University of Florida†s Levin College of Law during the Fall semester teaching a ground breaking course on Electronic Data Discovery & Evidence. This unique advanced full credit law school course covering issues and practice will include location and preservation of data, disclosure, discovery methods, ethical issues, sanctions, records management and admissibility of evidence. Hamilton focuses his practice on complex litigation in the areas of intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent and trade secrets law), technology law, class action defense, telecommunications, antitrust and trade regulation, and unfair trade practices. Hamilton is Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar. William F. "Bill" Hamilton, a litigation partner in the Tampa office of Holland & Knight, will be an adjunct professor at University of Florida†s Levin College of Law during the Fall semester teaching a ground breaking course on Electronic Data Discovery & Evidence. This unique advanced full credit law school course covering issues and practice will include location and preservation of data, disclosure, discovery methods, ethical issues, sanctions, records management and admissibility of evidence. Hamilton focuses his practice on complex litigation in the areas of intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent and trade secrets law), technology law, class action defense, telecommunications, antitrust and trade regulation, and unfair trade practices. Hamilton is Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1108 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1108&page=18 Address : 1120 Northwest Couch Street10th Floor ,, Phone : 503-727-2000, City : Portland In an article that appeared in the Washington Post, Bob Bauer, a partner in Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C. office, shared his views of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June that may change the landscape in campaign finance law. The Court held that the Constitution did not permit Congress to rule out of bounds all "issue ads" or grassroots lobbying referring to federal candidates and funded by corporations and unions immediately before an election. The FEC will now use the opinion as a guide to establish specific guidelines on when an ad is lobbying Congress on an issue, and therefore is permitted, and when an ad crosses the line into electioneering. The article quoted election law experts, such as Bauer and Richard Hasen of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, who's interpretation of the ruling is quite different. "His position is that the law has been shaken to its foundations and is in danger of collapse. Mine is that the opinion is more narrowly drawn than he claims and that ads paid for by corporations of the Swift boat type -- hard attacks on persona, character or fitness -- will remain out of bounds in the pre-election period," Bauer was quoted as saying in the article. Further details on Bauer's position in the matter can be found at his blog In an article that appeared in the Washington Post, Bob Bauer, a partner in Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C. office, shared his views of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June that may change the landscape in campaign finance law. The Court held that the Constitution did not permit Congress to rule out of bounds all "issue ads" or grassroots lobbying referring to federal candidates and funded by corporations and unions immediately before an election. The FEC will now use the opinion as a guide to establish specific guidelines on when an ad is lobbying Congress on an issue, and therefore is permitted, and when an ad crosses the line into electioneering. The article quoted election law experts, such as Bauer and Richard Hasen of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, who's interpretation of the ruling is quite different. "His position is that the law has been shaken to its foundations and is in danger of collapse. Mine is that the opinion is more narrowly drawn than he claims and that ads paid for by corporations of the Swift boat type -- hard attacks on persona, character or fitness -- will remain out of bounds in the pre-election period," Bauer was quoted as saying in the article. Further details on Bauer's position in the matter can be found at his blog On behalf of client Vonage Holdings Corp., Perkins Coie obtained complete dismissal of a purported class action anti-spam case filed against Vonage in California. The plaintiff, a recent law school graduate represented by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, sought damages and injunctive relief from Vonage in California state court on the theory that email advertisements for Vonage services sent from more than one domain name violated California's anti-spam law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code Section 17529.5, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Vonage removed the case to the Central District of California and moved to dismiss. The Court (Judge Feess) agreed with Vonage, holding that the complaint failed to state a claim under California's 17529.5 anti-spam law; the federal CAN-SPAM Act preempted the plaintiff's 17529.5 claim; and the plaintiff lacked standing to sue under California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act because he neither sought nor acquired Vonage broadband telephone services. The Court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice and expressly without leave to amend. Nonetheless, the plaintiff subsequently filed a motion to amend the complaint to restate his 17529.5 California anti-spam claim and to replace his Consumer Legal Remedies Act claim with a claim under California Business and Professions Code Section 17200. The Court denied the plaintiff's motion, pointing again to the claims' preemption and failure to state a claim. On behalf of client Vonage Holdings Corp., Perkins Coie obtained complete dismissal of a purported class action anti-spam case filed against Vonage in California. The plaintiff, a recent law school graduate represented by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, sought damages and injunctive relief from Vonage in California state court on the theory that email advertisements for Vonage services sent from more than one domain name violated California's anti-spam law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code Section 17529.5, and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Vonage removed the case to the Central District of California and moved to dismiss. The Court (Judge Feess) agreed with Vonage, holding that the complaint failed to state a claim under California's 17529.5 anti-spam law; the federal CAN-SPAM Act preempted the plaintiff's 17529.5 claim; and the plaintiff lacked standing to sue under California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act because he neither sought nor acquired Vonage broadband telephone services. The Court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice and expressly without leave to amend. Nonetheless, the plaintiff subsequently filed a motion to amend the complaint to restate his 17529.5 California anti-spam claim and to replace his Consumer Legal Remedies Act claim with a claim under California Business and Professions Code Section 17200. The Court denied the plaintiff's motion, pointing again to the claims' preemption and failure to state a claim. Perkins Coie proudly announces that it has been recognized among the country's top law firms by Corporate Counsel magazine. In the "2007 Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" list, Perkins Coie's Intellectual Property practice was recognized three times at the top of the rankings. In addition, the firm was also noted in the areas of labor, patent, commercial law and contracts litigation. Corporate Counsel magazine has published the list annually for the past six years. Perkins Coie is listed as representing the following companies: * Boeing (labor, IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Costco (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Google (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Microsoft (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Paccar (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Qwest (labor) * UPS (labor) This year, Corporate Counsel changed its research methodology in the hopes of gathering more comprehensive data. In the past, the magazine would survey law departments asking them to name their top seven firms in four different practices. This year, the magazine researched public records, court papers, filings and other legal documents to find out which law firms are used by FORTUNE 250 companies. Perkins Coie proudly announces that it has been recognized among the country's top law firms by Corporate Counsel magazine. In the "2007 Who Represents America's Biggest Companies" list, Perkins Coie's Intellectual Property practice was recognized three times at the top of the rankings. In addition, the firm was also noted in the areas of labor, patent, commercial law and contracts litigation. Corporate Counsel magazine has published the list annually for the past six years. Perkins Coie is listed as representing the following companies: * Boeing (labor, IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Costco (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Google (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Microsoft (IP litigation & patent prosecution) * Paccar (commercial law & contracts litigation) * Qwest (labor) * UPS (labor) This year, Corporate Counsel changed its research methodology in the hopes of gathering more comprehensive data. In the past, the magazine would survey law departments asking them to name their top seven firms in four different practices. This year, the magazine researched public records, court papers, filings and other legal documents to find out which law firms are used by FORTUNE 250 companies. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1868 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1868&page=19 Address : 222 Southwest Columbia StreetSuite 1800 ,, Phone : 503-226-1191, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=76 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=76&page=20 Address : 805 Southwest BroadwaySuite 1900 ,, Phone : 503-224-5560, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=196 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=196&page=21 Address : 888 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 300 ,, Phone : 503-228-6351, City : Portland Bullivant Houser Bailey PC, a multi-service West Coast law firm, has announced that 21 attorneys have been recognized in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Additionally, Bullivant has more listed lawyers in Best Lawyers in the field of Product Liability than any other firm in both Portland and the state of Oregon. Bullivant Houser Bailey PC, a multi-service West Coast law firm, has announced that 21 attorneys have been recognized in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Additionally, Bullivant has more listed lawyers in Best Lawyers in the field of Product Liability than any other firm in both Portland and the state of Oregon. Bullivant Houser Bailey PC, a leading West Coast law firm, is pleased to announce that named shareholder Douglas G. Houser has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation. Houser attended Willamette University where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, graduating in 1957. As a Board member, Houser is responsible for planning investment and spending strategies, fund raising, donor cultivation, and provision of educational grants for Beta Theta Pi chapter housing. Houser is a trial attorney in the Portland office of Bullivant Houser Bailey focusing his practice on insurance coverage disputes. A law school graduate of the Stanford University School of Law, he is admitted to practice law in Oregon, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of International Trade. Bullivant Houser Bailey PC, a leading West Coast law firm, is pleased to announce that named shareholder Douglas G. Houser has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation. Houser attended Willamette University where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, graduating in 1957. As a Board member, Houser is responsible for planning investment and spending strategies, fund raising, donor cultivation, and provision of educational grants for Beta Theta Pi chapter housing. Houser is a trial attorney in the Portland office of Bullivant Houser Bailey focusing his practice on insurance coverage disputes. A law school graduate of the Stanford University School of Law, he is admitted to practice law in Oregon, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of International Trade. Two Bullivant Houser Bailey PC attorneys have been honored by their peers as Super Lawyers for 2007 in Northern California, the firm announced today. Lawyers were selected based on the results of thousands of peer reviews and votes, and the recommendation of a blue-ribbon panel. Bullivant attorneys selected in Northern California: Kent J. Clancy, Insurance, San Francisco Andrew B. Downs, Insurance, San Francisco In Northern California, Super Lawyers is published in San Francisco Magazine, in conjunction with Law & Politics. Law & Politics annually surveys lawyers throughout numerous states, conducting additional research to identify lawyers who have achieved the highest level of professional achievement. Approximately five percent of lawyers in the state receive the Super Lawyer designation. Two Bullivant Houser Bailey PC attorneys have been honored by their peers as Super Lawyers for 2007 in Northern California, the firm announced today. Lawyers were selected based on the results of thousands of peer reviews and votes, and the recommendation of a blue-ribbon panel. Bullivant attorneys selected in Northern California: Kent J. Clancy, Insurance, San Francisco Andrew B. Downs, Insurance, San Francisco In Northern California, Super Lawyers is published in San Francisco Magazine, in conjunction with Law & Politics. Law & Politics annually surveys lawyers throughout numerous states, conducting additional research to identify lawyers who have achieved the highest level of professional achievement. Approximately five percent of lawyers in the state receive the Super Lawyer designation. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=315 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=315&page=22 Address : 805 Southwest Broadway8th Floor ,, Phone : 503-323-9000, City : Portland In the tradition of Michael Haglund, founder of the Volunteer Lawyers Project, the award is given annually to a young lawyer who displayed special commitment to pro bono services. Peter volunteers and recruits volunteers for the Neighborhood Legal Clinic. The clinic serves low-income clients with a wide range of legal issues In the tradition of Michael Haglund, founder of the Volunteer Lawyers Project, the award is given annually to a young lawyer who displayed special commitment to pro bono services. Peter volunteers and recruits volunteers for the Neighborhood Legal Clinic. The clinic serves low-income clients with a wide range of legal issues David P. Morrison has been elected to the limited membership of the national trial lawyer honorary society, The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Membership represents less then one-half of one percent of American lawyers and is by invitation only. The purpose of the LCA is to recognize deserving, experienced, and highly qualified lawyers, to provide an additional outlet for scholarly authorship of legal articles on trial and litigation practice, to provide additional sources for professional development, to promote superior advocacy and ethical standards in practice of law, and to assist in community involvement by its membership. David P. Morrison has been elected to the limited membership of the national trial lawyer honorary society, The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Membership represents less then one-half of one percent of American lawyers and is by invitation only. The purpose of the LCA is to recognize deserving, experienced, and highly qualified lawyers, to provide an additional outlet for scholarly authorship of legal articles on trial and litigation practice, to provide additional sources for professional development, to promote superior advocacy and ethical standards in practice of law, and to assist in community involvement by its membership. CVK Partner, Jill Laney, will be the featured speaker at Capital Pacific Bank's seminar Commercial Lease Negotiations and Enforcement. Jill will share her practical real-world advice on drafting and negotiating commercial leases. Everything from letter of intent to execution and enforcement, plus tips on how attorneys and brokers can not only co-exist but thrive, will be covered at this November 16th event. CVK Partner, Jill Laney, will be the featured speaker at Capital Pacific Bank's seminar Commercial Lease Negotiations and Enforcement. Jill will share her practical real-world advice on drafting and negotiating commercial leases. Everything from letter of intent to execution and enforcement, plus tips on how attorneys and brokers can not only co-exist but thrive, will be covered at this November 16th event. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=511 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=511&page=23 Address : 851 Southwest Sixth AvenueSuite 1500 ,, Phone : 503-224-6440, City : Portland Dunn Carney†s real estate group, notably Gil Parker and Ken Antell, and Tom Tongue were noted in the Chambers and Partners 2007 rankings again this year. See this link for the commentary in Chambers. Congratulations to Gil, Ken and Tom! Dunn Carney†s real estate group, notably Gil Parker and Ken Antell, and Tom Tongue were noted in the Chambers and Partners 2007 rankings again this year. See this link for the commentary in Chambers. Congratulations to Gil, Ken and Tom! David Rossmiller has been interviewed multiple times in 2007 related to insurance coverage issues and the State Farm Katrina Cases. The articles and podcasts include: "State Farm in Talks to Bring 'Resolution' to Katrina Complaints" in the A.M. Best Company BestWire publication on Jan. 9. Broussard v. State Farm Podcast Rossmiller was interviewed recently by A.M. Best, along with coverage lawyer Kelly Simpkins of Wells Marble & Hurst, of Jackson, Mississippi for a podcast on Katrina litigation issues. Jan. 24â€"Legal Newsline article regarding the State Farm settlement of the Katrina cases in Mississippi. Jan. 29- Rossmiller is quoted in two more articles by Legal Newsline ‽Judge won't sign Hood's settlement” and ‽Mississippi noisier than its neighbors, attorney says” on the State Farm Katrina class action case. Feb. 5- Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated references David Rossmiller and the insurance coverage blog in their Equity Research/Property & Casualty Insurance Feb. 5, 2007 issue. Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated is the largest full-service investment banking firm headquartered in Washington, DC. Feb. 13- Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ” Insurance attorney: Former AG sending consumers in circles, gambling with insurance future.” Feb. 14- Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ‽State AGs-Fla. AG issues price-gouging alert.” Feb. 16-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ‽AG Hood proposes legislation to keep State Farm.” Feb. 23-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ”State Farm asks judge to recuse himself; AG Hood files to intervene in Katrina settlement hearing.” March 1-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article: ‽Attorney: AG Hood misrepresenting State Farm's position” March 13-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article: Attorney: State Farm settlement possibly "can't be fixed" March 13-Rossmiller is quoted in Dow Jones Newswire "Katrina Insurance Suit Stalled, State Regulator Moves Forward" March 19-Rossmiller is quoted in Dow Jones Newswire-"State Farm To Reopen Mississippi Katrina Claims" David Rossmiller has been interviewed multiple times in 2007 related to insurance coverage issues and the State Farm Katrina Cases. The articles and podcasts include: "State Farm in Talks to Bring 'Resolution' to Katrina Complaints" in the A.M. Best Company BestWire publication on Jan. 9. Broussard v. State Farm Podcast Rossmiller was interviewed recently by A.M. Best, along with coverage lawyer Kelly Simpkins of Wells Marble & Hurst, of Jackson, Mississippi for a podcast on Katrina litigation issues. Jan. 24â€"Legal Newsline article regarding the State Farm settlement of the Katrina cases in Mississippi. Jan. 29- Rossmiller is quoted in two more articles by Legal Newsline ‽Judge won't sign Hood's settlement” and ‽Mississippi noisier than its neighbors, attorney says” on the State Farm Katrina class action case. Feb. 5- Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated references David Rossmiller and the insurance coverage blog in their Equity Research/Property & Casualty Insurance Feb. 5, 2007 issue. Ferris, Baker Watts, Incorporated is the largest full-service investment banking firm headquartered in Washington, DC. Feb. 13- Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ” Insurance attorney: Former AG sending consumers in circles, gambling with insurance future.” Feb. 14- Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ‽State AGs-Fla. AG issues price-gouging alert.” Feb. 16-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ‽AG Hood proposes legislation to keep State Farm.” Feb. 23-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article, ”State Farm asks judge to recuse himself; AG Hood files to intervene in Katrina settlement hearing.” March 1-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article: ‽Attorney: AG Hood misrepresenting State Farm's position” March 13-Rossmiller is quoted in LegalNewsline article: Attorney: State Farm settlement possibly "can't be fixed" March 13-Rossmiller is quoted in Dow Jones Newswire "Katrina Insurance Suit Stalled, State Regulator Moves Forward" March 19-Rossmiller is quoted in Dow Jones Newswire-"State Farm To Reopen Mississippi Katrina Claims" Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP has started an internet blog focused on insurance coverage matters. David Rossmiller, a litigator who specializes in insurance coverage and a former award-winning investigative newspaper reporter for 10 years, will be the primary author and managing editor of the blog. He will write about recent cases in insurance coverage matters, as well as industry developments and news. Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP has started an internet blog focused on insurance coverage matters. David Rossmiller, a litigator who specializes in insurance coverage and a former award-winning investigative newspaper reporter for 10 years, will be the primary author and managing editor of the blog. He will write about recent cases in insurance coverage matters, as well as industry developments and news. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=671 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=671&page=24 Address : One World Trade Center121 S.W. Salmon Street , Suite 1600, Phone : 503-595-5300, City : Portland Klarquist Sparkman, LLP attorneys helped our client Microsoft Corporation successfully prevail on summary judgment of non-infringement two years ago in the District of Oregon. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the District Court†s ruling in a decision published May 29, 2007. A copy of the Federal Circuit's decision can be found here. The original case was filed in the District of Oregon in February 2004 by Motionless Keyboard Corporation, Inc. ("MKC"). MKC alleged that two of Microsoft†s Sidewinder joysticks infringed one patent and that Microsoft's Strategic Commander game controller infringed a second patent. Microsoft, along with co-defendants Saitek Industries, Ltd. and Nokia, Inc., moved for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement, which the District Court granted in May 2005. MKC subsequently appealed the case to the Federal Circuit, where it was argued and affirmed. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP attorneys J. Christopher Carraway and Jared S. Goff represented Microsoft in both the District of Oregon and in the Federal Circuit appeal. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP attorneys helped our client Microsoft Corporation successfully prevail on summary judgment of non-infringement two years ago in the District of Oregon. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the District Court†s ruling in a decision published May 29, 2007. A copy of the Federal Circuit's decision can be found here. The original case was filed in the District of Oregon in February 2004 by Motionless Keyboard Corporation, Inc. ("MKC"). MKC alleged that two of Microsoft†s Sidewinder joysticks infringed one patent and that Microsoft's Strategic Commander game controller infringed a second patent. Microsoft, along with co-defendants Saitek Industries, Ltd. and Nokia, Inc., moved for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement, which the District Court granted in May 2005. MKC subsequently appealed the case to the Federal Circuit, where it was argued and affirmed. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP attorneys J. Christopher Carraway and Jared S. Goff represented Microsoft in both the District of Oregon and in the Federal Circuit appeal. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP helped its clients International Game Technology and IGT win summary judgment of patent invalidity in a lawsuit filed by Aristocrat Technologies, et. al. (‽Aristocrat”). On June 13, 2007, the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins of the Northern District of California found U.S. Patent Nos. 7,056,215 and 7,108,603 invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 371, § 133 and § 102(b). The District Court ruled that IGT proved by ‽clear and convincing evidence” that the two patents in suit are invalid, because the â€~215 patent improperly issued from an abandoned patent application that was not lawfully revived, and the â€~603 patent was barred by the prior published â€~215 patent application. Aristocrat†s two asserted patents related to electronic gaming machine technology. IGT designs and manufactures electronic gaming machines for sale in the United States with its principal place of business in Reno, Nevada. For more information on IGT, please visit their website at www.IGT.com. IGT was represented by Klarquist Sparkman, LLP attorneys Patrick M. Bible, Lane M. Chitwood, Kristin L. Cleveland, Stephanie S. Irvine, Jeffrey S. Love, Samir N. Pandya, Adam R. Wichman, and Garth A. Winn. Additionally, IGT was represented by Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP attorneys Gabriel M. Ramsey and Eric L. Wesenberg. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP helped its clients International Game Technology and IGT win summary judgment of patent invalidity in a lawsuit filed by Aristocrat Technologies, et. al. (‽Aristocrat”). On June 13, 2007, the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins of the Northern District of California found U.S. Patent Nos. 7,056,215 and 7,108,603 invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 371, § 133 and § 102(b). The District Court ruled that IGT proved by ‽clear and convincing evidence” that the two patents in suit are invalid, because the â€~215 patent improperly issued from an abandoned patent application that was not lawfully revived, and the â€~603 patent was barred by the prior published â€~215 patent application. Aristocrat†s two asserted patents related to electronic gaming machine technology. IGT designs and manufactures electronic gaming machines for sale in the United States with its principal place of business in Reno, Nevada. For more information on IGT, please visit their website at www.IGT.com. IGT was represented by Klarquist Sparkman, LLP attorneys Patrick M. Bible, Lane M. Chitwood, Kristin L. Cleveland, Stephanie S. Irvine, Jeffrey S. Love, Samir N. Pandya, Adam R. Wichman, and Garth A. Winn. Additionally, IGT was represented by Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP attorneys Gabriel M. Ramsey and Eric L. Wesenberg. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (‽USPTO”) began an experimental, pre-grant, patent review program called the Community Patent Review Pilot (‽CPRP”) developed in conjunction with New York Law School. As part of its 2007-2012 Strategic Plan to improve patent quality, the USPTO will use the pilot to evaluate the effectiveness of an Internet-based collaborative analysis of prior art by members of the public. Patent applicants can participate by submitting up to fifteen patent applications to the program. The public can participate by reviewing or challenging a patent application submitted for peer review. Please see here and below for more information on this program. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (‽USPTO”) began an experimental, pre-grant, patent review program called the Community Patent Review Pilot (‽CPRP”) developed in conjunction with New York Law School. As part of its 2007-2012 Strategic Plan to improve patent quality, the USPTO will use the pilot to evaluate the effectiveness of an Internet-based collaborative analysis of prior art by members of the public. Patent applicants can participate by submitting up to fifteen patent applications to the program. The public can participate by reviewing or challenging a patent application submitted for peer review. Please see here and below for more information on this program. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1289 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1289&page=25 Address : 601 S.W. Second AvenueSuite 2100 ,, Phone : 503-778-2100, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1358 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1358&page=26 Address : 1211 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 3000 ,, Phone : 503-295-3085, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1520 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1520&page=27 Address : 1001 SW 5th AvenueSuite 1700 ,, Phone : 503-227-2424, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2207 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2207&page=28 Address : 1000 Southwest BroadwaySuite 1400 ,, Phone : 503-227-1111, City : Portland Sussman Shank was recently ranked the 43rd best small company to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine\'s annual ‽100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” survey. The award was presented at an event held at the Oregon Convention Center on March 2, 2006. Over 29,000 employees from 260 companies participated in the 100 Best survey. They were asked to rate 50 specific workplace conditions â€" from the cost of health insurance to opportunities for promotion. The objective is to recognize Oregon companies for their commitment to creating great places for their employees to work. We are proud to be considered one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon. Sussman Shank was recently ranked the 43rd best small company to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine\'s annual ‽100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” survey. The award was presented at an event held at the Oregon Convention Center on March 2, 2006. Over 29,000 employees from 260 companies participated in the 100 Best survey. They were asked to rate 50 specific workplace conditions â€" from the cost of health insurance to opportunities for promotion. The objective is to recognize Oregon companies for their commitment to creating great places for their employees to work. We are proud to be considered one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2313 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2313&page=29 Address : 888 Southwest Fifth AvenueSuite 1600 ,, Phone : 503-221-1440, City : Portland Leon Simson, an experienced Oregon corporate and business restructuring attorney, has joined the business department of Tonkon Torp LLP. Simson has practiced law in Portland for 30 years and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America continuously since 1987. He has been a partner at Ball Janik LLP since 1989. ‽We are delighted to welcome a lawyer of Leon Simson†s caliber to our firm,” said Michael M. Morgan, chairman of Tonkon Torp†s managing board. ‽With his many years of experience in complex corporate matters and his business acumen and client advisory skills, Leon brings additional depth to our business department.” Simson†s practice focuses on corporate law, including finance, license agreements, acquisitions and divestitures and corporate governance matters. He also has significant experience in the reorganization and restructuring of financially troubled businesses. Simson earned his law degree Order of the Coif from the University of Wisconsin, where he was editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. He holds a B.A. in government from Oberlin College and an M.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin. Before entering private practice, Simson served as law clerk to the Oregon Supreme Court from 1975 to 1976. ‽It was a great privilege to spend this portion of my career at Ball Janik. I had the opportunity to work with a talented group of lawyers for whom I have tremendous respect, but I†m looking forward to a new challenge,” says Simson. ‽By affiliating with Tonkon Torp, I have the opportunity to start a new phase of my career working alongside some of the best corporate attorneys in the Northwest.” Leon Simson, an experienced Oregon corporate and business restructuring attorney, has joined the business department of Tonkon Torp LLP. Simson has practiced law in Portland for 30 years and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America continuously since 1987. He has been a partner at Ball Janik LLP since 1989. ‽We are delighted to welcome a lawyer of Leon Simson†s caliber to our firm,” said Michael M. Morgan, chairman of Tonkon Torp†s managing board. ‽With his many years of experience in complex corporate matters and his business acumen and client advisory skills, Leon brings additional depth to our business department.” Simson†s practice focuses on corporate law, including finance, license agreements, acquisitions and divestitures and corporate governance matters. He also has significant experience in the reorganization and restructuring of financially troubled businesses. Simson earned his law degree Order of the Coif from the University of Wisconsin, where he was editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. He holds a B.A. in government from Oberlin College and an M.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin. Before entering private practice, Simson served as law clerk to the Oregon Supreme Court from 1975 to 1976. ‽It was a great privilege to spend this portion of my career at Ball Janik. I had the opportunity to work with a talented group of lawyers for whom I have tremendous respect, but I†m looking forward to a new challenge,” says Simson. ‽By affiliating with Tonkon Torp, I have the opportunity to start a new phase of my career working alongside some of the best corporate attorneys in the Northwest.” Representing a first step of many in restoring physical education to Oregon schools, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed House Bill 3141 into law today to arrest the obesity epidemic and the growing levels of inactivity of Oregon†s youth. The new legislation establishes a standard of 150 minutes per week or PE instruction for elementary and 225 minutes per week for middle school students to ensure that physical education is a component of every K-8 school curriculum throughout Oregon. The new legislation provides $1 million, with $860,000 targeted for a grant program to support schools in meeting the new minimum standards for PE instruction. The remaining $140,000 is allocated to fund a much-needed statewide inventory of PE instruction around the state†s 200-plus school districts. The inventory will provide future legislatures with data to determine future funding needs to fully implement the PE grant program within the decade. Childhood obesity is a serious problem in Oregon. 25 percent of Oregon†s 8th graders are overweight or at risk for becoming overweight and this number has been increasing. The rise in childhood obesity is partly due to the fact that physical education was no longer a mandatory part of the school day. Lack of PE not only leads to overweight, unhealthy children, but also makes children less ready to learn in the classroom. The cost of obesity is alarming: $781 million was spent in Oregon in 2003 on obesity-related medical costs. The enlightened PE legislation, seen as a victory for more healthy kids, was championed by Senate President Peter Courtney, Majority Leader Richard Devlin, and Senator Kate Brown. More than 35 organizations from across the state that actively endorsed the legislation included the American Heart Association, Oregon Sports Authority Foundation, Council for Children†s Expanded Physical Education and Oregon Medical Association. Nike, part of this coalition, represented strong business community leadership for the passage of the PE reform. ‽Starting here in our own backyard, Nike is committed to helping kids have access to play, sports and physical activity,” said Julia Brim-Edwards, NikeÂąs Director of State and Public Affairs. ‽This is a great day for OregonÂąs kids as we once again recognize the importance and benefits of physical fitness and physical education.” Dr. Minot Cleveland, a coalition leader who worked on this issue for the past two decades stated, ‽Passage of this bill is the first critical step in restoring quality physical education to its rightful place in Oregon schools. We cannot ‽treat” our way out of the obesity epidemic. From a public health standpoint, we must move upstream. Quality, standards-based PE will improve the health, fitness, and academic performance of Oregon children.” Owen Blank, who spearheaded the support of the Oregon Sports Authority Foundation for PE reform remarked, "Our Legislature deserves the thanks of all Oregonians who care about kids. Legislation bringing PE back to and setting nutrition standards for our schools and significantly increasing funding for Head Start programs will positively impact the lives of our children for years to come." Representing a first step of many in restoring physical education to Oregon schools, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed House Bill 3141 into law today to arrest the obesity epidemic and the growing levels of inactivity of Oregon†s youth. The new legislation establishes a standard of 150 minutes per week or PE instruction for elementary and 225 minutes per week for middle school students to ensure that physical education is a component of every K-8 school curriculum throughout Oregon. The new legislation provides $1 million, with $860,000 targeted for a grant program to support schools in meeting the new minimum standards for PE instruction. The remaining $140,000 is allocated to fund a much-needed statewide inventory of PE instruction around the state†s 200-plus school districts. The inventory will provide future legislatures with data to determine future funding needs to fully implement the PE grant program within the decade. Childhood obesity is a serious problem in Oregon. 25 percent of Oregon†s 8th graders are overweight or at risk for becoming overweight and this number has been increasing. The rise in childhood obesity is partly due to the fact that physical education was no longer a mandatory part of the school day. Lack of PE not only leads to overweight, unhealthy children, but also makes children less ready to learn in the classroom. The cost of obesity is alarming: $781 million was spent in Oregon in 2003 on obesity-related medical costs. The enlightened PE legislation, seen as a victory for more healthy kids, was championed by Senate President Peter Courtney, Majority Leader Richard Devlin, and Senator Kate Brown. More than 35 organizations from across the state that actively endorsed the legislation included the American Heart Association, Oregon Sports Authority Foundation, Council for Children†s Expanded Physical Education and Oregon Medical Association. Nike, part of this coalition, represented strong business community leadership for the passage of the PE reform. ‽Starting here in our own backyard, Nike is committed to helping kids have access to play, sports and physical activity,” said Julia Brim-Edwards, NikeÂąs Director of State and Public Affairs. ‽This is a great day for OregonÂąs kids as we once again recognize the importance and benefits of physical fitness and physical education.” Dr. Minot Cleveland, a coalition leader who worked on this issue for the past two decades stated, ‽Passage of this bill is the first critical step in restoring quality physical education to its rightful place in Oregon schools. We cannot ‽treat” our way out of the obesity epidemic. From a public health standpoint, we must move upstream. Quality, standards-based PE will improve the health, fitness, and academic performance of Oregon children.” Owen Blank, who spearheaded the support of the Oregon Sports Authority Foundation for PE reform remarked, "Our Legislature deserves the thanks of all Oregonians who care about kids. Legislation bringing PE back to and setting nutrition standards for our schools and significantly increasing funding for Head Start programs will positively impact the lives of our children for years to come." The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has honored Tonkon Torp attorney Turid L. Owren with a presidential commendation for outstanding leadership in liaison. Owren chairs the Nebraska Service Center Liaison Committee, which oversees adjudication and processing of immigrant petitions. It is one of five centers operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) to process petitions filed by companies and individuals seeking nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits. Owren heads the immigration practice group at Tonkon Torp, where she advises domestic and international companies and individuals on employment-related immigration. A graduate of Reed College and Lewis and Clark Law School, she has practiced immigration law since 1988. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2007 as one of Oregon's leading attorneys in immigration law. "I am honored by this award and grateful to my partners at Tonkon Torp for encouraging me to participate in immigration matters at a national level," said Owren. "My work on the liaison committee has been an exciting challenge, especially given the public debate over immigration issues today." Owren was appointed chair of the national liaison committee a year ago and has been asked to continue chairing the committee for another year. She was presented with the presidential commendation earlier this month at the AILA annual conference in Orlando. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has honored Tonkon Torp attorney Turid L. Owren with a presidential commendation for outstanding leadership in liaison. Owren chairs the Nebraska Service Center Liaison Committee, which oversees adjudication and processing of immigrant petitions. It is one of five centers operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) to process petitions filed by companies and individuals seeking nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits. Owren heads the immigration practice group at Tonkon Torp, where she advises domestic and international companies and individuals on employment-related immigration. A graduate of Reed College and Lewis and Clark Law School, she has practiced immigration law since 1988. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2007 as one of Oregon's leading attorneys in immigration law. "I am honored by this award and grateful to my partners at Tonkon Torp for encouraging me to participate in immigration matters at a national level," said Owren. "My work on the liaison committee has been an exciting challenge, especially given the public debate over immigration issues today." Owren was appointed chair of the national liaison committee a year ago and has been asked to continue chairing the committee for another year. She was presented with the presidential commendation earlier this month at the AILA annual conference in Orlando. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2390 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2390&page=30 Address : 121 Southwest Morrison Street11th Floor ,, Phone : 503-228-3939, City : Portland Bruce A. King, an Owner in Garvey Schubert Barer's Seattle office, has been named as a member of the Steering Committee, and as one of two Seattle Representatives, of the Maritime Arbitration Association of the United States. Mr. King's practice focuses on maritime finance and regulation, and general commercial law. His experience includes a wide range of U.S. and foreign-flag vessel financing, chartering and construction projects. He has extensive experience structuring foreign equity ownership and interests in U.S. flag vessels. While in private law practice Mr. King acted as general maritime counsel to a U.S. flag cruise line. Mr. King obtained his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School (1979) and his A.B., with honors, from Brown University (1975). Bruce A. King, an Owner in Garvey Schubert Barer's Seattle office, has been named as a member of the Steering Committee, and as one of two Seattle Representatives, of the Maritime Arbitration Association of the United States. Mr. King's practice focuses on maritime finance and regulation, and general commercial law. His experience includes a wide range of U.S. and foreign-flag vessel financing, chartering and construction projects. He has extensive experience structuring foreign equity ownership and interests in U.S. flag vessels. While in private law practice Mr. King acted as general maritime counsel to a U.S. flag cruise line. Mr. King obtained his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School (1979) and his A.B., with honors, from Brown University (1975). Garvey Schubert Barer is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Hoyer has joined the firm†s Washington, D.C. office as an Associate in the Government Contracts group. He advises clients on a variety of issues relating to doing business with federal, state and local government. He counsels and resolves disputes arising from the award and performance of government contracts. Mr. Hoyer is also experienced in the areas of transportation (with an emphasis on government transportation), litigation (in administrative hearings, trials and appellate cases), and labor and employment law. Prior to joining Garvey Schubert Barer, Mr. Hoyer was an attorney with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) where he provided counsel on transportation procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and tenders of service as well as labor and employment matters. Prior to that, Mr. Hoyer served over six years on active duty with the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Air Force, including an overseas assignment in Korea, where he advised clients on a diverse array of matters including criminal cases, government contracts, fiscal law, tort claims, labor and employment law, military operations, the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, and government ethics. He earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1999. He earned B.A.s in both History and Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Rochester in 1996, where he was also Phi Beta Kappa. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, New York and Massachusetts. Garvey Schubert Barer is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Hoyer has joined the firm†s Washington, D.C. office as an Associate in the Government Contracts group. He advises clients on a variety of issues relating to doing business with federal, state and local government. He counsels and resolves disputes arising from the award and performance of government contracts. Mr. Hoyer is also experienced in the areas of transportation (with an emphasis on government transportation), litigation (in administrative hearings, trials and appellate cases), and labor and employment law. Prior to joining Garvey Schubert Barer, Mr. Hoyer was an attorney with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) where he provided counsel on transportation procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and tenders of service as well as labor and employment matters. Prior to that, Mr. Hoyer served over six years on active duty with the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Air Force, including an overseas assignment in Korea, where he advised clients on a diverse array of matters including criminal cases, government contracts, fiscal law, tort claims, labor and employment law, military operations, the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, and government ethics. He earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1999. He earned B.A.s in both History and Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Rochester in 1996, where he was also Phi Beta Kappa. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, New York and Massachusetts. GSB is pleased to announce that Hank T. Wang, an Owner in the firm's Beijing office, was appointed by University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert to serve as Vice President of the University of Washington China office. On August 22, Emmert announced that the University of Washington will open an office in Beijing as part of an effort to expand its presence in China. "Having a person of Hank Wang's experience and talent to lead our China office is essential to its future success," said UW Provost Phyllis Wise. "He brings considerable credibility to the seriousness with which we are pursuing greater engagement in China, and we are very pleased he is joining the University of Washington." Wang will play a vital role identifying, promoting and enabling UW research and learning opportunities with Chinese universities, research institutes, government and industry. He also will manage a China-based staff that will facilitate the work of UW faculty, staff and students in connection with university programs related to China. Wang is a 30-year international law veteran of Chinese origin trained in both the United States and China. In addition to his law practice at GSB, Wang is Professor of Law at Shantou University School of Law and Adjunct Professor of Law at China University of Law and Political Science. GSB is pleased to announce that Hank T. Wang, an Owner in the firm's Beijing office, was appointed by University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert to serve as Vice President of the University of Washington China office. On August 22, Emmert announced that the University of Washington will open an office in Beijing as part of an effort to expand its presence in China. "Having a person of Hank Wang's experience and talent to lead our China office is essential to its future success," said UW Provost Phyllis Wise. "He brings considerable credibility to the seriousness with which we are pursuing greater engagement in China, and we are very pleased he is joining the University of Washington." Wang will play a vital role identifying, promoting and enabling UW research and learning opportunities with Chinese universities, research institutes, government and industry. He also will manage a China-based staff that will facilitate the work of UW faculty, staff and students in connection with university programs related to China. Wang is a 30-year international law veteran of Chinese origin trained in both the United States and China. In addition to his law practice at GSB, Wang is Professor of Law at Shantou University School of Law and Adjunct Professor of Law at China University of Law and Political Science. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=855 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=855&page=31 Address : 520 Southwest Yamhill StreetSuite 200 ,, Phone : 503-224-6655, City : Portland http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1313 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1313&page=32 Address : 222 SW Columbia StreetSuite 1400 ,, Phone : 503-228-3200, City : Portland Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (‽K&L Gates”) has advised Henderson Central London Office fund on the ÂŁ100.1 million sale of 27 Knightsbridge to Morley Fund Management. K&L Gates real estate partners Wayne Smith and Chris Major and associate Ashley Mather led the transaction. Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (‽K&L Gates”) has advised Henderson Central London Office fund on the ÂŁ100.1 million sale of 27 Knightsbridge to Morley Fund Management. K&L Gates real estate partners Wayne Smith and Chris Major and associate Ashley Mather led the transaction. Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates) has received CIO magazine†s annual CIO 100 Plus One Award, recognizing five recipients of the CIO 100 who have demonstrated outstanding achievement toward a specific business goal. K&L Gates received the Plus One Award in Business Innovation for its legal information system. One example of innovation within the industry is K&L Gates' legal information system (LIS), which provides technology-enabled solutions for creating and sharing legal knowledge and products with clients through a platform that allows for anywhere/anytime access. ‽At K&L Gates, we work hard to enhance client service and other business operations,” says K&L Gates†Chief Information Officer Steven W. Agnoli. ‽This recognition as well as the firm†s four CIO 100 Awards are validation that we†re making an impact with our technology solutions.” K&L Gates received its most recent CIO 100 Award in August and is named regularly by the CIO 100 program. Its recognitions from 2002-2004 made K&L Gates the first law firm in the world to receive three consecutive awards. ‽At K&L Gates, technology is not an end in itself,” adds Peter J. Kalis, K&L Gates†Chairman and Global Managing Partner. ‽We use it to achieve innovative and efficient solutions for clients, and the Plus One Award is emblematic of our success.” The four other enterprises honored with the CIO 100 Plus One Award were: Hilton Hotels for customer satisfaction, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development for competitive advantage, Marriott International for security excellence and Merrill Lynch for improved productivity. Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates) has received CIO magazine†s annual CIO 100 Plus One Award, recognizing five recipients of the CIO 100 who have demonstrated outstanding achievement toward a specific business goal. K&L Gates received the Plus One Award in Business Innovation for its legal information system. One example of innovation within the industry is K&L Gates' legal information system (LIS), which provides technology-enabled solutions for creating and sharing legal knowledge and products with clients through a platform that allows for anywhere/anytime access. ‽At K&L Gates, we work hard to enhance client service and other business operations,” says K&L Gates†Chief Information Officer Steven W. Agnoli. ‽This recognition as well as the firm†s four CIO 100 Awards are validation that we†re making an impact with our technology solutions.” K&L Gates received its most recent CIO 100 Award in August and is named regularly by the CIO 100 program. Its recognitions from 2002-2004 made K&L Gates the first law firm in the world to receive three consecutive awards. ‽At K&L Gates, technology is not an end in itself,” adds Peter J. Kalis, K&L Gates†Chairman and Global Managing Partner. ‽We use it to achieve innovative and efficient solutions for clients, and the Plus One Award is emblematic of our success.” The four other enterprises honored with the CIO 100 Plus One Award were: Hilton Hotels for customer satisfaction, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development for competitive advantage, Marriott International for security excellence and Merrill Lynch for improved productivity. William H. Neukom, a partner in the Seattle office Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates), was sworn in on Monday, August 13 as the 131st president of the American Bar Association (ABA) at the organization†s annual meeting in San Francisco. As president, Neukom will focus on collaboration, within the association as well as with other associations; strategic management and structure; improved information technology; an enhanced culture of inclusion and opportunity; and the ‽World Justice Project,” an effort to create a multi-national and multi-disciplinary movement to advance the rule of law in the United States and in other countries. ‽Bill is known across the country and in the legal community at-large as a tireless advocate for human rights and the rule of law,” said Peter Kalis, K&L Gates†Chairman and Global Managing Partner. ‽Under his leadership, the ABA will have a decided emphasis on achievement of equal justice throughout the world, both in recognition of fundamental human rights and as the foundation for growing prosperous societies. We are honored to have Bill walk the halls of K&L Gates and offer our warmest congratulations.” Active in organized bar work for more than 35 years, Neukom served three terms as the Washington State Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates. He also served as secretary of the ABA, and chaired the Young Lawyers Division of both the ABA and the Seattle-King County Bar Association. Neukom served as Microsoft Corporation†s lead lawyer for nearly a quarter century, from 1978 to 1985 while in private practice and from 1985 to 2002 as its general counsel. During his tenure as general counsel, Neukom established Microsoft†s Law & Corporate Affairs Department and grew the group from five employees to more than 600. As head of the department he oversaw the company†s legal matters as well as its corporate affairs, including government, industry and community affairs. Neukom has also been active in civic matters, as chair of the board of trustees of Dartmouth College, and as a board member of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA of Greater Seattle, the National Judicial College, the Pacific Council on International Policy and the University of Puget Sound. He earned his law degree from Stanford University in 1967 and his A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1964. The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. William H. Neukom, a partner in the Seattle office Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates), was sworn in on Monday, August 13 as the 131st president of the American Bar Association (ABA) at the organization†s annual meeting in San Francisco. As president, Neukom will focus on collaboration, within the association as well as with other associations; strategic management and structure; improved information technology; an enhanced culture of inclusion and opportunity; and the ‽World Justice Project,” an effort to create a multi-national and multi-disciplinary movement to advance the rule of law in the United States and in other countries. ‽Bill is known across the country and in the legal community at-large as a tireless advocate for human rights and the rule of law,” said Peter Kalis, K&L Gates†Chairman and Global Managing Partner. ‽Under his leadership, the ABA will have a decided emphasis on achievement of equal justice throughout the world, both in recognition of fundamental human rights and as the foundation for growing prosperous societies. We are honored to have Bill walk the halls of K&L Gates and offer our warmest congratulations.” Active in organized bar work for more than 35 years, Neukom served three terms as the Washington State Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates. He also served as secretary of the ABA, and chaired the Young Lawyers Division of both the ABA and the Seattle-King County Bar Association. Neukom served as Microsoft Corporation†s lead lawyer for nearly a quarter century, from 1978 to 1985 while in private practice and from 1985 to 2002 as its general counsel. During his tenure as general counsel, Neukom established Microsoft†s Law & Corporate Affairs Department and grew the group from five employees to more than 600. As head of the department he oversaw the company†s legal matters as well as its corporate affairs, including government, industry and community affairs. Neukom has also been active in civic matters, as chair of the board of trustees of Dartmouth College, and as a board member of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA of Greater Seattle, the National Judicial College, the Pacific Council on International Policy and the University of Puget Sound. He earned his law degree from Stanford University in 1967 and his A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1964. The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1920 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1920&page=33