Brad Krupicka recently authored the “2016 Construction Defect Update: Who’s Got Which Claim” for the latest issue of The Verdict. That article summarized recent judicial developments in third party claims for general contractors and subcontractors, insurance coverage and the duty to defend, subrogation claims, and Oregon’s statute of limitations defenses. The Verdict is published by […]

Lindsay Hart secures a favorable outcome for Nora Vanatta and Obie the Dog   In October of 2012, Lindsay Hart attorney, James McCurdy, took on an animal ownership case involving a 77-pound, rescued Dachshund named Obie. Obie’s original owners- suffering from poor health themselves- loved Obie with food but gave him up once they realized […]

On March 13, 2013, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance requiring many Portland employers to offer workers sick leave. Sick pay is not currently a required benefit under Oregon law. The new policy applies to businesses with 6 employees or more, smaller companies may offer unpaid leave. Employees can earn one […]