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The "ABCs" of Commercial Leases in Bankruptcy

Are Gift Certificates, Coupons and Other Cash Equivalents Taxable?
By Peter O. Watts

Are You Covered? You Might Be Pleasantly Surprised

Avoid Paying Someone Else's Tax Bill: IRC 6672 and 3505

Business Succession Problems
By Edward H. Trompke

Capital Gains or Ordinary Income — A Developer's Choice?
By Douglas P. Cushing

Collecting Debts — Problems and Opportunities
By Douglas P. Cushing

Depression and the ADA: Is It a Disability?

Construction Liens — Dos and Don'ts
By Hafez Daraee

Estate Planning in an Uncertain Economy
By Douglas P. Cushing

Fiduciary Duties After Enron — Watch Your Back
By Robert F. Blackmore

Getting and Giving Job References
By Janice L. Hirsch

Good Record Keeping Makes for Good Business Practices Under Oregon Limited Liability Company Act

Green Building Is Here to Stay

Hiring a Lawyer for Your Business
By E. Andrew Jordan

"I'm From the Government, and I'm Here to Help."

Internal Notice Requirements May Not Interfere With Employee Rights Under the Federal Family Medical Leave Act
By Janice L. Hirsch

Investigating Sexual Harassment

Let's Make a Deal!
By Robert F. Blackmore

Local Government Protection of Riparian Corridors: Goal 5 and Endangered Species
By Edward H. Trompke

Measure 37 Presents Opportunities, But Requires Diligence
By Edward H. Trompke

The Money Pit
By Douglas P. Cushing

The New Bankruptcy Law — What Does it Mean For Business?
By Douglas P. Cushing

New Rules Regulating Public Contracting
By E. Andrew Jordan

ODOT/APWA Specification Changes

Options for Developers Absent Approved 4(d) Limits

Other Than Adoption, How Do You Retain Key Employees?

Overtime Overload — Making Sense of the FLSA Regulation Change Controversy

Owner's Liability Under Construction Contracts

Penalty Wages — The 12-Day Rule
By Robert F. Blackmore

Project Labor Agreements and Public Contracting — A Controversial Topic

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
By Edward H. Trompke

Quail Hollow — Residential Builders Get Some Help
By Harlan E. Jones

The Road to Damascus: Birth of a New City

§1031 Exchanges for Fractional Interests in Real Property — Like Kind or Not?
By Douglas P. Cushing and Robert F. Blackmore

Shareholder-Directors May Be "Employees" Under Federal Employment Laws

Show Me the Money
By Thomas B. Eriksen

Succession Planning: It May be Later Than You Think

The Three 'Ates' — And How to Use Them
By Harlan E. Jones

The Top Three Myths About Business Lawsuits
By Harlan E. Jones

The U.S. Supreme Court Issues Favorable Decisions for Employers

When Jane and Johnny Come Marching Home — A Guide for Employers

Who Controls the Business? Choosing the Right Entity
By Edward H. Trompke

Workin' 9 to 5 — Hiring, Managing, and Firing Employees

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