Oregon

Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Wildfire Survivors, Allowing Them to Keep More of Their Settlements

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SALEM, Oregon — The Oregon Senate unanimously passed a bill on Wednesday that aims to provide financial relief to survivors of wildfires in the state. Sponsored by Senator Brian Boquist, the bill, known as Senate Bill 1520, introduces a tax exemption for court awards and settlements related to wildfires. The legislation comes in response to several lawsuits filed against PacifiCorp, which a jury found responsible for sparking four Labor Day wildfires in 2020. Survivors of these wildfires have received millions of dollars in settlements and awards. However, due to federal tax laws, they have only … Read more

Oregon Supreme Court Overturns $10 Million Punitive Damages Award in Landlord Negligence Case

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PORTLAND, Ore. – In a groundbreaking premises liability case, a tenant at an apartment complex in Portland, Oregon alleged that he suffered a serious knee injury when a concrete walkway collapsed beneath him. The tenant, seeking damages for the physical and emotional harm he endured, sued the landlord for negligence. The case, known as Trebelhorn v. Prime Wimbledon SPE, LLC, reached the Oregon Supreme Court, resulting in a significant ruling that could impact similar cases in the future. The tenant, who underwent surgery for a meniscal tear caused by the incident, demanded $45,000 for economic … Read more

New Study Reveals Surprising Purchase Habits in Oregon

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Online shoppers in Oregon can now enjoy the convenience of super-fast deliveries with the expansion of a popular e-commerce service. The latest move sees the company extending its speedy delivery service to more customers across the state. Customers will now be able to have their purchases delivered to their doorsteps within hours, catering to the increasing demand for efficient and prompt delivery options. By removing the need for customers to wait days for their orders to arrive, the service aims to provide a seamless and convenient shopping experience. The expansion of the … Read more

New Study Reveals Intriguing Findings on Online Shopping Behavior in Oregon

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Portland, Oregon – Residents of Portland, Oregon can now conveniently purchase supplies by using an online platform. The platform requires customers to enter their state, zip code, and country information to complete the transaction. This service is available not only to residents of Oregon but also to customers from other states and countries. The new online purchasing system allows customers to select their state from a drop-down menu, providing options like Alaska, California, and Maine. Once the state is selected, customers are prompted to enter their zip code to proceed with the purchase. The system … Read more