May 20, 2013
Congratulations to Derek for his selection as Vice Chair of the 2014 ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Seminar that will be held in Florida. Derek, whose practice specializes in civil litigation and white collar criminal defense, has been a member of the ALFA Transportation practice group for nine years. Over the years, Derek has served as a speaker and moderator sharing his trial and litigation strategies relating to trucking and transportation defense.
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May 17, 2013
On Tuesday evening, May 21st, attorneys Marcus Reed and Shane Swilley will present to the Portland Chapter of the Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA), at their monthly dinner meeting. Marcus and Shane work with businesses of all sizes assisting them with formation, transactions, employment, real estate, and a variety of other legal needs. To find out more about this presentation, click the link below:
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May 2, 2013
Marcus joined our firm in 2011, he brought with him substantial experience working with business owners on their day-to-day legal needs and a passion for local craft brewing. Marcus works with breweries assisting them with business planning and organization, distribution agreements, dispute resolution, other matters. He co-founded a networking group called The Beverage Industry Networking Group, (B.I.N.G.). This group meets monthly and is made up of business leaders in the Pacific Northwest who serve the craft beer, wine and spirits industries. Most recently, Marcus wrote an article that was published in, “The Oregon Beer Growler”. Click below to read his article.
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April 18, 2013
On April 27, 2013, Brenda Piplovick, PLS, will be installed as the President of NALS of Oregon. NALS is dedicated to enhancing the competencies and contributions of members in the legal services profession. Brenda has been a member of NALS of Oregon since 1984 and has served in the following positions: Secretary, Director of Marketing and President-Elect. Brenda is looking forward to creating a fun and energetic environment while working with her fellow board members in the coming year.
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March 20, 2013
Thom Brown was one of 72 judges for the 2013 “We The People: the Citizen and the Constitution” national competition in Washington, DC, held April 27-29, 2013. The competition, sponsored by the Center for Civic Education, involves high school students from all 50 states. The competition is styled as a congressional hearing. Each team is divided up into six units, each composed of three or more students. Each unit focuses on a particular area of Constitutional interest - from the philosophical underpinnings and Constitutional Convention to modern day implications. Thom was selected as one of the 18 judges for the last day of the competition when the top 10 teams – determined by scores from the first two days - compete for the national title on Capitol Hill.
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February 21, 2013
Jill Laney was appointed to the Multnomah Bar Association - Managing Partner Roundtable. Since 1997, the MBA has convened the leaders of the 30-35 largest law firms in Portland. The goal is to provide a service to and maintain a relationship with key constituencies.
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January 23, 2013
ALFA International's Property and Casualty Subgroup hosted a tele-seminar on February 19, 2013, "To Defend or Not Defend? Weighing the Potential Consequences of Not Defending Your Insured". Cosgrave attorney Nicole Nowlin was one of the panel members that shared insights about minimizing the pitfalls and negative ramifications associated with not defending an insured under a reservation of rights and avoiding bad faith litigation.
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August 10, 2012
Legends says Weinhard beer flowed from Skidmore Fountain in the 1880’s.
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August 8, 2012
ALFA Insurance Practice Group Property and Causualty Insurance Sub-Group, August 2012
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January 23, 2012
Cosgrave Paralegal Dardie Robinson writes article in OPA publication on why she does pro bono work.
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December 6, 2011
July 15, 2011
June 3, 2011
If your assets are worth enough on your date of death, they may be subject to federal or state death taxes.
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May 6, 2011
“CSA- From the Boardroom to the Courtroom”
Speaker and Moderator- ALFA International Transportation Law Seminar , 2011
By Derek J. Ashton
"Elder Law: Legal Ethics in an Elder Law Practice”
Oregon State Bar seminar at the Oregon Convention Center, 2011
By Susan K. Eggum
“Exiting the Partnership”
ALFA Annual Business Meeting, 2010
By Thomas W. Brown
“Fast Track to Trial - Oregon's New Fast Track System”
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Conference, 2010
“Critical Documentation for Proving Liability and Damages”
Lorman, 2008
By J. Nicholas Baldwin-Sayre
“Arbitration of Real Estate Claims”
Realty Trust Group, 2007
By Kenneth J. Abere
“Advancing the Learned Intermediary Doctrine”
Moderator, ALFA International Tele-Seminar
By Eugene H. Buckle