August 21, 2025 — O’Hagan Meyer is proud to have 25 lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and 12 lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America 2026 editions.  In addition, attorney Scott C. Oostdyk was also recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company […]

By: Naomi D. Johnson, Partner The Oregon Legislature recently enacted House Bill (HB) 2957, which affects the applicable statutes of limitations in employment cases for individuals who file a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI). Unlike many other states, Oregon does not require employees who want to bring employment claims against […]

O’Hagan Meyer’s Design Professional Team is pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter, curated specifically for architects, engineers, and other design professionals. In this issue, we explore two timely and complex legal topics that impact your practice and professional liability: Fiduciary Duties for Architects & Engineers: Understand when your role might shift from professional […]

By: Dana J. Finberg, Partner; C. Quinn Adams, Partner; Madeline Swank, Summer Associate; and Matthew Essien, Summer Associate It is impossible to ignore the recent developments in artificial intelligence. Technology companies continue to create sophisticated generative AI products like Bard, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, with each coming closer and closer to imitating human intelligence. The […]

By: Brad Krupicka, Partner and Alex Lopez, Associate On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 into law, amending the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (“EPOA”) effective June 27, 2025. The EPOA was originally enacted to promote pay transparency by requiring employers, starting January 1, 2023, to include the salary range […]

By: Mitchell Vachon, Associate; Matthew Sgnilek, Partner; and Spencer Berry, Law Clerk On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services. It overturned the Sixth Circuit’s heightened requirement for majority group plaintiffs in cases of discrimination pursuant to Title VII. The decision clarified that all complainants […]

By: Matt C. Sgnilek, Partner; Kate Den Bleyker, Partner; Ali Abouesh, Associate; and Maysa Saeed, Associate The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) is a cornerstone of California’s wage and hour enforcement landscape. PAGA allows employees to step into the shoes of state regulators and pursue civil penalties for Labor Code violations. California courts […]

O’Hagan Meyer’s Design Professional Team is proud to present our latest newsletter, crafted specifically for architects, engineers, and other design professionals. In this edition, we tackle three critical risk management topics to help safeguard your practice: Client Selection Red Flags: Learn how to spot potential issues early to make more informed decisions and avoid problematic […]

By: Brian Weeks, Partner For nearly 50 years, the law in Oregon State was clear: insureds were precluded from bringing tort or negligence claims for an insurer’s violation of the standard of care expressed by the Oregon Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, ORS 746.230. In December 2023, the Oregon Supreme Court decided Moody v. Oregon Community […]

By: Ali Abouesh, Associate & Jorge “Coco” Padilla, Associate With every new administration comes a shift in policies, and President Donald Trump’s administration is no exception. Upon taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued numerous executive orders, addressing a broad array of issues. One of the most significant for employers is the Executive […]