What Happens When Unmarried Couples Disagree About Selling a Home in Oregon? If unmarried co-owners of a home in Oregon cannot agree on whether to sell or retain the property and there is no written co-ownership agreement, the primary legal remedy is often a partition lawsuit. This type of lawsuit can compel the sale of
Hiring Right in Hospitality: Immigration Compliance Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential As recent high-profile ICE investigations in Los Angeles and Southern California have shown, hospitality businesses are under growing scrutiny. Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, catering company, or food truck, understanding your obligations under federal immigration law is a business imperative. Join us for our July
Investing in U.S. Real Estate: The West Coast The United States remains one of the world’s premier destinations for foreign direct investment, with its real estate sector—particularly high-end residential and commercial properties—historically functioning as a safe haven during times of global economic instability. While certain sectors continue adjusting to post-pandemic realities, the U.S. West Coast
Oregon Eviction vs. Ejectment: A Guide for Property Owners Evictions may seem straightforward, but informal living arrangements, handshake deals, or poorly written agreements can quickly spiral into legal complications. In Oregon, a routine eviction can escalate into a far more complex ejectment lawsuit—especially when the person in possession of the property claims an ownership interest.
Foreign Investment in US Real Estate: A Legal Guide for International Buyers A Chinese tech entrepreneur loses $1 million on a Seattle condo deal after 6 months of negotiations when he’s unable to transfer enough money out of China to complete the purchase, leading to a forfeiture of his earnest money. A Vietnamese developer acquires
Oregon Landlords Can Now Evict Squatters with a 24-Hour Notice: What HB 3522 Means for You Until recently, Oregon property owners faced a frustrating dilemma when dealing with squatters. The only legal pathway for removal involved filing a time-consuming ejectment lawsuit, a process that could drag on for months or even over a year. That
The Value of Lot Line Adjustments Many property owners don’t realize the true location of their boundary lines—until a survey is done for a fence or a home addition. That’s when surprises arise: fences in the wrong place, buildings crossing over into a neighbor’s land, or confusion about who owns what. In these cases, a
The Future of Crypto Regulation The recent confirmation of Paul Atkins as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a pivotal moment for U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. With growing attention on the $3.5 trillion crypto industry, Atkins’ leadership could signal a shift in how the SEC approaches enforcement, registration, and policy development around digital
Why You Should Always Put Your Easement in Writing Imagine moving into your new property, only to discover that what you thought was your driveway is actually your neighbor’s driveway. The prior owner only had an oral agreement to use it. Even if your neighbor seems agreeable to your continued use, things can quickly go
In the roughly two months since the SEC has been under the control of the Trump administration, the agency has largely shut down years of “rulemaking by enforcement” concerning “digital crypto assets.” As recently as late 2024, there was a boatload of SEC enforcement actions underway. Since Trump took office, however, most of the notable
