Lane Powell PC

Law firm of 180 attorneys providing business, employment and litigation services since 1875. Five offices are located in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and London, England. Named a Go-To Law Firm by Nordstrom and Nike in a survey by Fortune 500 general counsels. Firm engaged in American and International Law Practice, but not authorized to appear before the English Courts or to act as Solicitors.

DRAM Class Proceeding May Impact U.S. Companies Doing Business in Canada
November 20, 2009
In Pro-Sys Consultants v. Infineon Technologies AG, the British Columbia Court of Appeal recently issued a decision that may have significant implications for U.S. companies doing business in Canada. Though Canada has competition laws similar to those in the U.S., there have been few class actions...

New Tax Legislation Allows Individuals and Businesses to Elect Extended Carryback Period for 2008 and 2009 NOLs
November 20, 2009
Individuals and businesses filing U.S. income tax returns should take note of the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (the “Act”), signed into law on November 6, 2009. Under the Act, most taxpayers may elect to carry back net operating losses (”NOLs”)...

Oregon Department of Energy Issues Temporary Rules Modifying the Business Energy Tax Credit Program
November 10, 2009
Oregon's Department of Energy ("Department") has issued temporary rules to modify the Business Energy Tax Credit ("BETC") program for renewable energy projects and to address criticisms about the breadth of the credits. The rules are effective from November 3, 2009, until May 1,...