Warranty Deeds: An Important Safeguard Against Adverse Possession Claims
Responding to a neighbor’s adverse possession claim can be a daunting process. In Oregon, a neighbor can acquire your land through adverse possession by showing that they used a portion of your...
View ArticleOregon Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Risk of Ignoring Inherited Contracts
In Adelsperger v. Elkside Development, LLC, the Oregon Supreme Court upheld a jury verdict against a company that refused to honor lifetime campground membership contracts after purchasing the...
View ArticleDealing with a nuisance neighbor without making it worse
Nuisance properties do more than bother you; they create real risks. If your neighbor’s building draws squatters, rug activity or constant noise, your property can lose value. Tenants may leave. You...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Trustee
Selecting a trustee is one of the most critical decisions in estate planning. Usually, when a grantor (sometimes called a trustor or settlor) is establishing a living trust, they have a general idea...
View ArticleOregon Court of Appeals addressed how easements are established and what...
As properties continue to change hands and be developed, easement disputes are on the rise. An easement gives someone the right to use part of another property owner’s land. Easements can be written,...
View ArticleCommon situations that create shareholder disputes
Business owners can choose from many different formation structures when incorporating their company. While some select partnerships or limited liability companies (LLCs), others form a corporation,...
View ArticleChenoweth Law Group Announces Sandra Gustitus as Co-Managing Attorney
PORTLAND, Ore. – Chenoweth Law Group (CLG) is excited to announce the promotion of Sandra Gustitus to Co-Managing Attorney. Sandra will partner with Brian Chenoweth in leading the firm as part of CLG’s...
View ArticleAvoiding costly litigation when transferring real estate with tenants
The low inventory of new construction has recently motivated many real estate investors and property management companies to scoop up residential and commercial properties in Oregon, Washington and...
View ArticleWays of preventing business disputes
Business disputes mainly occur when two parties or businesses disagree over the terms of agreements in a contract. Typically, most conflicts arise between business partners or employers and their...
View ArticleNew Resolutions
If one of your New Year’s resolutions this year is to update or finally do your estate planning, below are four more reasons to check this item off of your 2025 “To Do” list. 1: Avoiding Probate....
View ArticleRecent federal court ruling holds insurer liable for damage to city property...
In an October 2024 decision by the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, Judge Karin Immergut ruled that liability insurer Amica Mutual Insurance Company must indemnify its...
View ArticleFederal court ruling shows insurers have a duty to defend property owners...
In a March 2024 decision by the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, Judge Karin Immergut ruled that liability insurer Amica Mutual Insurance Company must defend its policyholder...
View ArticleWhy a buy sell agreement is a must for any business partnership
Any business owner knows that it is impossible to predict and plan for the countless challenges that can arise to threaten a business’s health. Fortunately, there are some tools – such as buy sell...
View ArticleWhen to seek a patent or preserve a trade secret
To understand the difference between pursuing a trade secret and a patent, think for a moment about the pharmaceutical industry and Coca-Cola. A popular beverage for decades, Coca-Cola’s classic...
View ArticleWhen employees violate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Many business owners require their employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when they are hired. NDAs create a confidential relationship between employees and an employer. Employees cannot...
View ArticleWhen does a personal representative breach their fiduciary duty?
An estate owner assigns a fiduciary or personal representative in their estate plan to act on their behalf and execute their instructions when they can longer do so due to death or incapacity. The...
View ArticleWhat should you consider before buying a franchise?
Depending on the industry, a franchise can move your business into profitability more quickly than starting a venture from scratch. Nonetheless, you should exercise due diligence before signing a...
View ArticleWhat is unfair competition, and when might it warrant litigation?
The business world can be cutthroat, with various startups rushing to be the first to market a new product or increase their customer base. Companies may utilize various tactics to gain an edge on...
View ArticleWhat is elder financial abuse, and how can you stop it
Studies have shown that elder abuse is on the rise and growing at an alarming rate in the United States. Almost one in five Americans over the age of 65 have been victimized by financial fraud, and as...
View ArticleWhat does it mean to be an executor?
Hopefully, when you get the news that you were named as the executor in a loved one’s estate, it is not the first time you received the news. But even if you knew about your eventual appointment, you...
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