On March 6, 2026, the Oregon state Senate passed HB 4116, a bill aimed at restricting out-of-state lenders from charging interest rates above Oregon’s 36 percent cap when lending to Oregon borrowers. The bill, which previously cleared the Oregon House of Representatives, now heads to Governor Tina Kotek, who has indicated she plans to sign it into law. This Alert examines the background of state interest rate caps and the “loophole” that has allowed lenders to circumvent them, details Oregon’s recent legislative response to that loophole, and outlines the potential implications for the consumer lending market if other states implement similar legislation.
Web accessibility: What e-retailers need to know
A few years ago, many banks found themselves to be the targets of class action lawyers for alleged failure to comply with ADA standards regarding access to ATMs. We believe that it is likely that we will soon see a new spate of cases directed at banks and retailers relating to accessibility to their websites by persons with visual, hearing, and hand disabilities. To read more on the subject, please read the recent article Web accessibility: What e-retailers need to know by Duane Morris partner Colin Knisely .