Harris Sliwoski Names Fred Rocafort and Jason Adelstone Partners Harris Sliwoski has named Fred Rocafort and Jason Adelstone partners. Fred has played a central role in building the firm’s U.S. and international intellectual property and Latin America practices, while Jason has established its international cannabis practice. Both earned their promotions through exceptional legal work and
U.S. Company Formation FAQs for Foreign Companies and Entrepreneurs Last week, in International Companies and U.S. State Registration Requirements and Doing Business in the U.S.: Choosing a State of Formation we wrote how foreign companies and entrepreneurs should choose a U.S. state of formation. The point was simple: there’s no perfect state. The right choice
Buying Property in Portugal in 2026: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign Portuguese property rules vary by region, municipality, property type, buyer status, and transaction structure, with important differences between mainland Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores. Portuguese tax, immigration, rental, and municipal rules have changed repeatedly in recent years. Tax rates, visa
Buying Property in Spain: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign The First Decision: Who Is Protecting You? 1. Do I need my own Spanish lawyer? Yes. This is the first rule of buying property in Spain. The seller’s lawyer represents the seller. The real estate agent is usually paid by the seller.
Paying a Finder’s Fee When Raising Capital in the United States: The Success Fee Trap When raising capital in the United States, companies often run into a common, very avoidable legal problem: paying a “success fee,” “commission,” or “finder’s fee” to the person who introduced an investor. It feels fair. Someone made a valuable connection,
What Makes Oregon Real Estate Different Oregon does not require attorney review for most residential deals, which tempts buyers and sellers to go it alone. That choice can be expensive. Oregon’s standard real estate forms are good starting points, not shields. Local zoning, title quirks, transfer taxes, and HOA rules vary by city and county.
FSBO in Oregon: The No-Nonsense Guide to Selling Your Home and Keeping More of Your Proceeds For Sale By Owner (FSBO) works best in strong Oregon sub-markets like Portland neighborhoods and Bend when the property is clean, the seller is decisive, and the market is generally fast paced. Who Should Seriously Consider FSBO? You have
Oregon Home Seller Disclosure Requirements: A Complete Legal Guide If you’re selling residential real estate in Oregon, you want to present your home in the best light possible. But you also need to be careful, because Oregon law requires sellers to be upfront about certain issues that could affect the property’s value, safety, or appeal.
Clearing a Cloud on Title in Oregon Real Estate Transactions Whether you’re buying your dream home or preparing to sell property in Oregon, few things are more frustrating than having your transaction stall over an unexpected title issue. One of the most common problems is a cloud on title, a legal issue that raises doubt
Oregon Zoning: How It Affects Property Values and What You Need to Know You found a property that checks every box: great location, solid bones, reasonable price. Before you commit to buy, remodel, or develop, ask one critical question: What does the zoning actually allow? Zoning laws and land use rules quietly shape what you
