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by Buckley Law, P.C. Background on the litigation In 2019, several home sellers sued the National Association of Realtors (NAR) under a class-action suit. The suit alleged that real estate commissions were too high, buyer’s agents and firms were compensated too highly, and that the

by Molly Becker, Buckley Law, P.C. “The confidence game is a cautionary tale about the power of persuasion, reminding us that anyone can be deceived if the circumstances are right.” - Maria Konnikova, The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the intellectual world, but its impact extends beyond just functionality. The legal landscape surrounding intellectual property (IP) challenges brought on by AI's unique capabilities will be resolved in the courts overtime, as the hysteria of yet another new technology

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) update The U.S. Department of Labor has significantly increased the annual salary threshold for exempt status for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Effective July 1, 2024, the annual salary threshold will increase from

Updates in Employment Law On February 27, 2024, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 1515 to align the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML). PFML is commonly referred to as Paid Leave Oregon. Both laws require

Small businesses may be required to report ownership details to the federal government Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will bring significant new requirements for small businesses. Enacted by Congress in 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, the CTA

Many families have purchased (or have inherited) family vacation homes at the Oregon Coast, Sunriver, Black Butte or ski cabins on Mt. Hood. While these family vacation homes can create wonderful family memories, keep the extended family together, they can also be a source of

Now is a good time to consider how gifting strategies may fit within your estate plan. For high net worth individuals, the scheduled sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 should be of particular concern. On December 31, 2025, the Tax Cuts

2022 Updates in Employment Law The new year brings some new laws and some changes to existing laws for Oregon employers. This Employment Law Update summarizes these new laws and changes and provides a short update on the status of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Oregon employers