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Vested Rights Extend to Stormwater

Court rules in favor of the Building Industry Association of Clark County concerning stormwater regulations

Clark County Stormwater Requirements Modified to Reflect Local Conditions

The department of Ecology approved new standards for Clark County soil groups

Point-based System of Land Designation Viable

Counties consider point system to evaluate lands for GMA designation

Land Use Regulations Tied to Inequality

Land Use regulations are a contributing factor to inequality

Metro UGB Decision Conflicts with Claims of Housing Crisis

Portland city council claims we are in the midst of a housing crisis yet votes against expanding the Urban Growth Boundry

Subcontractor or Materialman?

Your classification as a subcontractor or materialman affects your claims to surety bonds

Oregon Court of Appeals Approves Scappoose UGB Expansion

Scappoose was allowed by the court to expand its UGB. This is a rare win, since the courts in Oregon have a pattern of refusing to allow expansion.

A Pyrrhic Victory: Multi/Tech v. Innovative Design and Construction

Multi/Tech is successful in their lien claim but fail to provide the property owner with property notice, which costs them greatly.

OPMA Decision: What Constitutes a Meeting?

Citizens Alliance for Property Rights accuses members of the San Juan County government of being in violation of the Open Public Meetings Act

WOTUS Part 6: Sixth Circuit Issues a Potentially Permanent Stay Preventing Implementation

The Sixth Court Issues a stay as it finds the rule at odds with the Supreme Courts ruling in Rapanos

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