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Many employers struggle with the concept of who can be classified as an independent contractor. The Oregon Employment Department has recently stepped up their scrutiny of such relationships, so employers need to be certain they do not run afoul of … Continue reading
At this time of year, many businesses look to prepare their annual meeting minutes or, as may be the case at any time of year, file their business entity annual reports with their respective state offices, renew their various business … Continue reading
July 2012 Portland, Ore.- Dunn Carney is pleased to announce that ten attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine and three attorneys were included in the Rising Stars listing. The attorneys are: Kenneth S. … Continue reading
Feb. 2010 It is often thought of as an honor to be asked to serve on boards of directors. However, those asked may be in for a surprise when it comes to the personal liability to which they may be … Continue reading
Feb. 2010 With the passage of Ballot Measure 67 last month, we must learn to live with its consequences. Most people with a TV heard that Ballot Measure 67 raised the minimum tax on business entities to $150. Previously, … Continue reading
December 2009 COBRA Subsidy Extension Announced On December 19, 2009, President Obama signed the Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 (the Act) into law. The Act extends the original federal COBRA subsidy of 65 percent of premium that was created by … Continue reading
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act – Are You Ready? The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was signed into law in May 2008, but takes effect next week, on November 21, 2009. The intent of GINA is to protect Americans against discrimination … Continue reading
February 26, 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Bill” or “ARRA”) signed by the President February 17, 2009, provides relief to qualified beneficiaries of certain involuntarily terminated employees who terminate between September 1, 2008 and … Continue reading
November 2008 As the election fervor dies down, many in the business community contemplate the possibility that the current economic slow down may be with us for some time. Businesses experience economic cycles regularly, but this cycle, somehow, seems more … Continue reading
Dec. 2007 As we advised several months ago, the rules in Oregon for governing noncompetition agreements are about to undergo significant changes. Effective January 1, 2008, it will become more difficult for many employers to enter into enforceable agreements with … Continue reading
