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Oregon General Contractors

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Kotek Signs the “Construction Wage Theft” Bill into Law

On June 9, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 426 into law. The bill, set to become effective on January 1, 2026, follows the Oregon Legislature’s ongoing attempts to pass a “wage theft” bill imposing strict liability on...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

OP-ED: Addressing Wage Theft Issues in the Construction Industry

In Oregon, unpaid workers can sue their employers directly or file administrative complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor or its state counterpart, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Workers often file...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Contractor’s Refusal to Sign Broad Lien Waiver Does Not Defeat Mechanics Lien

Recently, the Oregon Court of Appeals reinstated a contractor’s mechanics lien claim notwithstanding the owner’s offer of payment because the offer was conditioned on the contractor signing a broad lien waiver that would have...more

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] Retainage, Back Charges, and Withholdings—Law and Best Practices in Oregon & Washington - October 24th, 9:00 am - 10:30...

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No matter your tier in the construction contracting chain, understanding the nuanced rules and procedures about retainage, back charges, and other payment withholdings is critical to managing cash flow and protecting your...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Ruling Calls Into Question Quantum Meruit Claims in Construction Cases

On February 15, 2023, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an excavation subcontractor, plaintiff Kizer Excavating Co., ("Kizer") could not maintain a quantum meruit claim against a general contractor, defendant Stout...more

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] The Dos and Don'ts of Public Contracting in 2023—Procurement Processes - February 28th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

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Public contracting presents a unique set of hurdles and risks that do not typically arise in the private contracting setting. In this complimentary webinar, our experienced construction and public law attorneys will discuss...more

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Looking Back — and Forward — After Two Years of a Pandemic

In April 2020, just weeks after Oregon Gov. Kate Brown formally ordered Oregonians to “Stay Home, Save Lives,” I asked whether construction projects could or should continue during the shutdown. While the order did not on its...more

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