Oregon

Adidas sues shoemaker, says rival’s stripes are too similar

By Alex Vorro | May 18, 2012

Big things are afoot in Portland, Ore. Athletic merchandise giant Adidas AG filed a lawsuit this week in federal court seeking to stop a skateboarding equipment maker and regional sporting goods retail chain from selling shoes allegedly too similar in design to its own.
6 of the strangest lawsuits making headlines

By Alanna Byrne | May 2, 2012

The following lawsuits exemplify the lighter, and sometimes bizarre, side of the legal world.
Betting on March Madness may be illegal

By Julie Beck | March 16, 2012

How is your March Madness bracket doing?
4 tips for working with regional law firms

By Ashley Post | March 1, 2012

Experts discuss how to form and maintain strong relationships
Crowell & Moring may have known about lawyer’s misdeeds months ago

By Ashley Post | December 2, 2011

A recent lawsuit suggests that Crowell & Moring may have known about its former employee Douglas Arntsen’s shady behavior as early as July.
Daimler Trucks GC discusses his new role as head of the legal department

By Shirley Li | December 1, 2011

Brian Burton stepped into the position in June.
Hot topics in pre-employment screening: Part II

By Carrie B. Rosen | October 21, 2011

As discussed in part I, an increasing number of employers are conducting some form of pre-employment screening on job applicants. Employers are researching not only a candidate’s educational qualifications and prior job history, but also a candidate’s criminal history, credit history and online presence. At the same time, the Equal...
LBS on the Hill

By Melissa Maleske | September 1, 2011

Lawmakers hold hearings on location-based services.
Cargill faces salmonella lawsuit

By Ashley Post | August 17, 2011

Meat processor Cargill Inc. is facing the first lawsuit tied to dozens of reported sicknesses from turkey products contaminated with a strain of salmonella that is resistant to many antibiotics.
Intel Builds Momentum with Pro Bono Work

By Cathleen Flahardy | June 1, 2011

The company's legal department uses skills-based volunteering to make a difference.