Oregon: Non-Economic Damages Cap Update & Analysis
ORS 31.710(1) provides for a cap of $500,000 on noneconomic damages. On its face, the statutory cap applies to personal injury cases and wrongful death cases. Until 2016, case law held that the cap was unconstitutional when applied to common-law personal injury claims...
MORE THAN HALF MSM ATTORNEYS INCLUDED AMONG THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, 2022 EDITION
On behalf of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks PC, we are pleased to announce that six of our attorneys are listed in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This year’s honorees for Portland, Oregon include: Shareholder Megan L. Ferris in Litigation –...
Tips for Engaging in a Battle of the Forms
When defending a client against a breach of contract claim, the first questions to ask are whether the purported contract existed in the first place and whether the allegedly breached terms were part of that contract. At the outset, note that it is not always clear...
Samantha Javier Earns Spot on 2021 Rising Stars Roster
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks is pleased to announce that Samantha Javier, an associate with the firm, was named to Super Lawyers’ annual Rising Stars list. Samantha was recognized for her excellence in the area of construction litigation. This is the second year in...
Strategies for Navigating the Intersection of Landlord Tenant and Civil Defense Cases
The intersection of Oregon landlord-tenant law and civil litigation can be difficult to navigate. Any eviction action must be executed in exact compliance with legal requirements, so it is advisable to consult with an attorney that specializes in landlord-tenant law...
Megan Ferris Joins the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks is delighted to announce that Megan Ferris, a trial attorney and shareholder with the firm, has become a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Founded in 1936, the FDCC is an invitation-only organization...
U.S. News & World Report Names MacMillan, Scholz & Marks in “Best Law Firms” Rankings
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® recently revealed their 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings. We’re pleased to share that MacMillan, Scholz & Marks earned a Tier 2 designation in the Portland, Oregon area for both construction litigation and commercial...
October 29 – 30, 2020: Northwest Insurance Law Live Webcast Conference
Join MacMillan, Scholz & Marks shareholder Megan Ferris at The Seminar Group’s Northwest Insurance Law conference, to be held October 29 - 30, 2020. Megan will co-present “Construction Defect Claims” with Tristan Swanson of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP. She...
CLM Magazine Taps Megan Ferris for Construction Industry Insights
What is one trend to watch closely in the construction industry? The Claims & Litigation Management Alliance recently posed this question to five construction litigators across the country, including MacMillan, Scholz & Marks shareholder Megan Ferris. The...
Five MSM Attorneys Selected to 2021 Best Lawyers in America Lists
Five of our shareholders are named to the Best Lawyers in America, list.
2020 Oregon Super Lawyers Roster Includes Megan Ferris
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks is pleased to announce that Megan Ferris was selected to Oregon Super Lawyers magazine’s 2020 list of the top attorneys in Oregon. She was recognized for her excellence in the area of construction litigation. This is the fifth time that...
Samantha Javier Named to 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks is delighted to share that Samantha Javier, an associate with the firm, was honored in the 2020 issue of Oregon Super Lawyers magazine. The publication included Samantha in its Rising Stars list, citing her competence in the area of...