Oregon Court of Appeals Discusses “Actual Knowledge” Requirement of ORS 12.117
Chris Parker On July 19, 2017, the Oregon Court of Appeals released its opinion in Doe v. Silverman et al, 286 Or App. 813, ___ P3d ___ (2017), an action for damages based on child sexual abuse. The opinion addresses Oregon Revised Statute (“ORS”) 12.117 – which is…
The Best Lawyers in America®2018 Edition
Three of our shareholders, Bill Davis, Bill Earle, and Paul Xóchihua were again selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America,® the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Bill Davis was included in the practice area of Personal…
The Forgotten Duties of Bad Faith Beyond IFCA – Washington Bad Faith Claims Under Common Law and the CPA
Keith M. Liguori In previous posts, we have detailed the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA)—advising insurers on how to act within IFCA’s directives,[i] while easing concerns about IFCA’s enhanced damages provisions.[ii] At the same time, we cautioned readers to be aware that the promulgation…
Oregon Super Lawyers® 2017
We are honored that four of our shareholders are again included as Oregon Super Lawyers for 2017: Bill Davis for Professional Liability Defense; Bill Earle for Insurance Coverage; Elizabeth Lampson for Civil Litigation Defense; and Paul Xóchihua for Professional Liability Defense. In addition, included on the…