By David Petersen – The City of Portland has proposed pausing most mandatory design review for new development in the City for two years. The stated aim of the proposal is to stimulate economic growth...
Tonkon Torp business attorney Mick Harris has been engaged to serve as Executive Director for the Oregon Facilities Authority (OFA), the state agency that helps nonprofit organizations access low-cost financing for capital projects through the...
Tonkon Torp attorney Paul Balmer is serving as Co-Chair of the firm’s Public Policy, Government Affairs & Disputes Practice Group alongside Maureen McGee.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions that go through the annual lottery. The new fee is separate...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that takes effect on September 15, 2026, eliminating the longstanding Duration of Status (D/S) admission designation for F, J, and I visa holders. The rule...
