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Washington’s self-storage industry is facing a major tax change. Effective April 1, 2026, income from self-service storage rentals will be subject to Washington’s business and occupation (B&O) tax under recently…
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Under Oregon law, construction lien claimants have a “direct” lien. Although the lien arises through…
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday practice for contractors and design professionals, and the…
Are you a construction industry professional looking to stay current on the legal landscape affecting…
A construction lien is a statutory interest in privately owned real property. It is granted…
Oregon’s construction lien statutes are grounded in several public policy considerations:
They serve an economic…
[3/20/26 Update] Since this alert was published, a federal district court in Texas struck down…
Like many modern American legal principles, the concept of the lien originated in England, where…
Getting construction underway before a contract is signed can feel like a practical necessity in…
Effective January 1, 2026, Washington’s newly enacted RCW 61.40.010 (the “Solicited Real Property Act”) introduces…
Insurance is meant to serve as a safety net for any construction project. But too…
After a year of policy review, the City of Tacoma has amended its ordinances to…
Originally published to the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce on December 18, 2025
Contractors and…
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