This is the first of a four-part series for new businesses and employers on taxes and other payroll deductions. In this podcast, learn whether you should set your business up as a Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Corporation, or LLC.

What kind of filing and payment responsibilities arise with each type of entity?

What additional forms must your business file and what additional taxes must your business pay if you have employees or independent contractors?

The program was held at Lewis & Clark Law School Small Business Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon on May 7th, 2009.

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NOTE: This Podcast is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to tax law nor is it a substitute for legal advice. The legal information is provided on an “as-is” basis. The authors and contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast, and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.

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This is the second of a four-part series for new businesses and employers on taxes and other payroll deductions. In this podcast, find out how Federal and State agencies differ in determining whether the people working for you are employees or independent contractors and…and find out the (BIG!) costs if you get it wrong!

The program was held at Lewis & Clark Law School Small Business Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon on May 21st, 2009.

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NOTE: This Podcast is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to tax law nor is it a substitute for legal advice. The legal information is provided on an “as-is” basis. The authors and contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast, and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.

Please note that this video is NOT up to our normal standards as the mic/video is cutting in and out during portions of the recording. I am including this video to complete the series and because some of it is audible. I’m sorry for the technical problem.

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This is the third of a four-part series for new businesses and employers on taxes and other payroll deductions. In this podcast, learn how to leave last century’s way of doing business behind (paper!) and how to make these web options work for you. You will learn about electronic options available to deposit taxes, file business returns, verify employee names and Social Security numbers, and submit W-2’s and 1099’s.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark Law School Small Business Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon on June 4th, 2009.

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NOTE: This Podcast is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to tax law nor is it a substitute for legal advice. The legal information is provided on an “as-is” basis. The authors and contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast, and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.

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This is the fourth of a four-part series for new businesses and employers on taxes and other payroll deductions. In this podcast, learn about the State of Oregon’s unique partnership of three state agencies and two transit districts so that Oregon employers report and pay up to five separate state payroll taxes and transit taxes all at one time. Learn how this system works, where your Oregon tax dollars go, and how you can benefit from this collaborative state payroll tax system.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark Law School Small Business Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon on June 18th, 2009.

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NOTE: This Podcast is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to tax law nor is it a substitute for legal advice. The legal information is provided on an “as-is” basis. The authors and contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast, and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.

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In this symposium, sponsored by the Oregon Law Institute and hosted by Lewis & Clark Law School, the Environmental & Natural Resources Law Program will:

…explore the ongoing debate regarding the U.S. energy policies and consider how the country may revise its energy system to promote sustainable energy sources. The symposium will first take a look at the broader issues surrounding renewable energy development and explore how and whether electricity sector restructuring will accommodate new renewable energy sources.

The symposium will then discuss the various energy sources that a greener grid might employ, including “clean coal,” wind, solar, hydropower, and nuclear energy. Through moderated discussions, the symposium will explore the benefits and risks of using each of the specific energy sources and consider whether renewable energy will play a meaningful role in the U.S. electricity sector.

Segment One:
– Janice Weis - Welcome and Introductions
– Melissa Powers - Greening the Grid: An Idea Whose Time Has Finally Arrived?

Segment Two: The Federal and State Regulatory Landscape: How Laws Promote and Impede Renewable Energy Development
Moderator: Melissa Powers
– Joshua Fershee
– Alice Kaswan
– Irma S. Russell

Segment Three: Restructuring the Grid to Promote Renewable Energy Development
Moderator: William Funk
– Steven Ferrey
– Jim Rossi
– Joseph P. Tomain

Segment Four: “Clean Coal”
Moderator: Janice Weis
– Bruce Nilles
– Jason Hayes

Segment Five: Reception (not available yet)
- Anabelle Malins
- Laura Meadors

Segment Six: Hydro
Moderator: Dan Rohlf
– Daniel M. Adamson
– Nicole Cordan
– Richard Roos-Collins

Segment Seven: Ocean Wave
Moderator: Jack Sterne
– Thomas C. Jensen
– Chad Nelsen
– Rachael E. Salcido

Segment Eight: Solar
Moderator: Allison LaPlante
– Doug Boleyn
– Todd G. Glass
– Steven Weissman

Segment Nine: Wind
Moderator: Lin Harmon
– Dave H. Becker
– Kristen M. Fletcher
– William H. Holmes

Segment Ten: Nuclear
Moderator: Craig Johnston
– Chuck D. Barlow
– Michael A. Mullett
– Tyson R. Smith

Segment Eleven: Wrap-Up Roundtable with Conference Speakers
Moderator: Melissa Powers

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

In this podcast, the commencement for the graduating class of 2009 was held on May 23, 2009 in Griswold Stadium at Lewis & Clark College.

Processional, Welcome by the Dean, and Remarks by the President

Commencement Addresses by Alter Wiener and Robert Bennett, Reflections of the Graduates

Prof. Doug Newell Scholarship Endowment

Conferring of Degrees

Leo Levenson Award for Excellence in Teaching, Charge to the Class and Recessional

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 23rd, 2009.

In this podcast, Melissa Powers sets the stage for the conference by asking the question: Is greening the grid an idea whose time has finally arrived?

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Dean Robert Klonoff welcomes the conference attendees to Lewis & Clark College and introduces Janice Weis. Janice Weis is the Associate Dean and Director of the Environmental & Natural Resources Law Program. She welcomes the attendees to the Greening the Grid Conference.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Melissa Powers leads a discussion on the federal and state regulatory landscape and how law promote and imped renewable energy development with panelists:

– Joshua Fershee is a professor of law at the University of North Dakota School of Law where “writes and lectures on business associations, corporate law and governance, energy law and policy, climate change and environmental policy, agricultural law, labor and employment law, and law and economics…”

– Alice Kaswan is a professor of law at the University of San Francisco School of Law and is a “…is a frequent commentator on the topic of environmental law and justice…”

– Irma S. Russell is a professor of law at the University of Tulsa College of Law where she is the “… NELPI Professor and Director of The National Energy-Environment Law & Policy Institute” and “…holds the NELPI Professorship…”

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator William Funk leads a discussion on restructuring the grid to promote renewable energy development with panelists:

– Steven Ferrey is a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School teaching environmental and energy law.

– Jim Rossi is the Harry M. Walborsky Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Florida State University College of Law and “…is recognized for his scholarship on participation in regulatory processes, state administrative procedure and regulated industries.”

– Joseph P. Tomain is the Dean Emeritus and the Wilbert and Helen Ziegler Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and has “…written extensively in the energy law field…”

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Janice Weis leads a discussion of the risks and benefits of using “clean coal” with panelists:

– Bruce Nilles is the National Coal Campaign Director for the Sierra Club.

– Jason Hayes, Communications Director for the American Coal Council

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Dan Rohlf leads a discussion of the risks and benefits of using hydro energy with panelists:

– Daniel M. Adamson is a Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine and Co-chair of the Climate Change Practice. He “…represents his clients on energy and environmental matters, with a particular focus on energy infrastructure…”

– Nicole Cordan is the Policy and Legal Director with “Save Our Wild Salmon” in Portland, Oregon.

– Richard Roos-Collins is the Director of Legal Services at the Natural Heritage Institute.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Jack Sterne ‘94 (Principal, Rising Tide Strategies, Bend, Oregon) leads a discussion of the risks and benefits of using ocean wave energy with panelists:

– Thomas C. Jensen ‘83: At Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, Mr. Jensen leads the firm’s renewable energy and natural resources practices and is a “…nationally recognized expert in natural resources, energy and environmental law and policy…”

– Chad Nelsen: Mr. Nelsen is the Environmental Director, Surfrider Foundation in San Clemente, CA.

– Rachael E. Salcido: Ms. Salcido is an Associate Professor of Law at McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific.

See also the previous podcast of the Ocean Energy Law & Policy Symposium.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Allison LaPlante leads a discussion of the risks and benefits of using solar energy with panelists:

– Doug Boleyn: owns and operates cascade Solar Consulting and has over 35 years of experience in the solar and renewable energy field.

– Todd G. Glass: at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Mr.Glass has “…extensive experience with the development, purchase, and sale of renewable and thermal generation projects; the structuring, negotiation, and implementation of energy transactions and financings; and the state and federal regulation of the energy industry…”

– Steven Weissman: at the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, Mr. Weissman is the Associate Director as well as being a Lecturer in Residence at Berkeley Law.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Lin Harmon leads a discussion of the risks and benefits of using wind energy with panelists:

– Dave Becker: Staff Attorney, Oregon Natural Desert Association in Portland, Oregon.

– Kristen M. Fletcher: Executive Director, Coastal States Organization in Washington, D.C.

– William H. Holmes: At Stoel Rives LLP, Mr. Holmes “…concentrates his practice in the area of energy law, with a special emphasis on wind, geothermal, biomass, tidal and ocean power, and other forms of renewable energy.”

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Craig Johnston leads a discussion of the risks and benefits of using nuclear energy with panelists:

– Chuck D. Barlow LL.M. ‘95: Assistant General Counsel, Environmental Division, at Entergy Corporation. He previously served as General Counsel of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

– Michael A. Mullett: His firm provides “consultation and representation in the public interest for citizen groups.”

– Tyson R. Smith ‘03: At Winston & Strawn, “Mr. Smith represents and provides advice to clients regarding compliance with the regulations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued under the Atomic Energy Act and National Environmental Policy Act.”

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 23-24, 2009.

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In this podcast, Moderator Melissa Powers summarizes the findings from the two day conference and identifies issues raised as constraints on low or no carbon energy systems. The speakers take questions from the moderator as part of the summary.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on April 24, 2009.

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In this first segment, Lewis & Clark Law School graduates are in the processional to the stadium, followed by a welcome from Dean Robert Klonoff, and remarks from President Thomas Hochstettler.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 23rd, 2009.

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In this podcast, the graduating class of 2009 is honored. This year, two Doctor of Laws honoris causa will be awarded; one to Robert S. Bennett and one to Alter Wiener. Each presents a commencement address.

Robert S. Bennet is a nationally known trial lawyer, Robert S. Bennett, who has been described as one of the 100 most influential attorneys in America. He is the author of In the Ring, The Trials of A Washington Lawyer published in 2008.

Alter Wiener is a Holocaust survivor who has shared his life story with over 450 audiences. He is the author of an autobiography, From A Name to A Number, published in 2007.

The valedictorian for the class of 2009, Crystal Starr Chase, presents the Reflections of the Graduates.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 23rd, 2009.

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In this podcast, Dean Robert Klonoff surprises Profesor Doug Newell with the announcement of three new endowments in Professor Newell’s name.

These endowments were made possible by:

Matthew ‘89 and Rebecca Bergman, Bergman Draper & Frockt

Mark ‘79 and Sandra Tratos, GreebergTraurig, Chair of the Lewis & Clark Law School Board of Visitors, and Second Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Jonathan ‘76 and Barbara Cole, Nemecek Cole

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 23rd, 2009.

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In this podcast, the graduating class of 2009 is honored. Lewis & Clark Law School held its 124rd Annual Commencement ceremony on May 23, 2009. Students received either a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws in Environmental and Natural Resources Law.

Conferring of Degrees by:
Ronald K. Ragen, Chair, Board of Trustees
Thomas J. Hochstettler, President of Lewis & Clark College
Robert H. Klonoff, Professor of Law and Dean of the Law School
Brian Blum, Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Faculty
Martha Spence, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Admissions

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 23rd, 2009.

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In this podcast, the graduating class of 2009 selects a faculty member for the Leo Levenson Award for Teaching Excellence. It is named in honor of Leo Levenson (1903-1981), a former faculty member and member of the Oregon State Bar for 56 years. Levenson was a highly respected instructor at the law school for many years. The award in his name honors excellence in teaching. It is presented annually to a faculty member selected by the graduating class.

Presentation of the Leo Levenson Award
Thalia A. Sady, Class of 2009
Susan Mandiberg, Professor of Law

Charge to the Class
Robert H. Klonoff, Professor of Law and Dean of the Law School

Recessional

The program was held at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 23rd, 2009.

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In this podcast, representatives from about 45 small businesses came to an Intellectual Property seminar sponsored by the Small Business Legal Clinic (part of Lewis & Clark Law School). Maggie Finnerty, the Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Clinic, introduces the panelists.

The seminar was presented by Randy Foster and Jay Rafter, partners at Stoel Rives LLP, in their intellectual property group. Randy and Jay made the evening fun and entertaining while presenting valuable information to local small business owners.

Special thanks to Julie Duryea, owner of souk for donating her beautiful office space for the event. It was the perfect setting! The seminar received rave reviews. We look forward to our next series of seminars in May and June!

The program was held at souk in Portland, Oregon on April 9th, 2009.

NOTE: This Podcast is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to intellectual property law nor is it a substitute for legal advice. The legal information is provided on an “as-is” basis. The authors and contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast, and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.

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In this podcast, Lewis & Clark Law School Professors Bill Funk, Craig Johnston, and Melissa Powers will share their insights into the Obama administration’s environmental policies. Topics the panel discuss include: what procedures an agency must implement in order to change course, what policies have already been developed or been proposed by the Obama Administration, what more to expect from the Administration over the next four years, and what not to expect.

This event was sponsored by NEDC and ELC.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon on April 16th, 2009.

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In this podcast, Jeremy Hendon from the U.S. Dept. of Justice talks about the EARLY fall deadlines for law clerk and honors attorney positions with the U.S. Department of Justice. You learn about the time line, application process and opportunities available. Both first and second year students are encouraged to apply for positions. Mr. Hendon is introduced by Ellen Jones, the Director of Career Services.

The program was held at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon on April 15th, 2009.

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