Insights

The decision by SCOTUS on June 28, 2024, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, reads simply: “The Administrative Procedure Act requires courts to exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority, and courts may not defer to an agency interpretation of the law simply because a statute is ambiguous; Chevron is overruled.”

Two administrative agencies within the federal government have been busy lately publishing new rules that govern important aspects of employers’ relationships with their employees. 

On March 21, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill amending the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and the Paid Leave Oregon program (PLO), effective July 1, 2024.

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, flexibility is paramount. The recent widespread adoption of remote work has led companies across the country to shed office space. As companies navigate changes in market dynamics, the ability to flexibly manage real estate assets becomes increasingly valuable.