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Miller Nash attorney Christopher Riley was recently elected to serve on the executive board of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Oregon Chapter. His term will run from 2026-2027. The local chapter of the FBA is an important connection with the federal bench in Oregon. Board members help produce the chapter newsletter, design relevant educational programs, and create valuable networking opportunities for chapter members.

Welcome back to our “Scam Likely” series. Today, we turn to a devious heist that turns your customer’s cellphone into a weapon against them. This is the “SIM card swap.” The Set Up It is a normal and uneventful day. Your customer is going about their business when – POOF – their cellphone suddenly loses service. “Hmm… must have bad cell service in here.” No bars, no 5G, nothing – strange. The customer tries restarting their phone, but that does not fix the problem either.

Welcome back to the fourth installment of our “Scam Likely” series. Today, we turn to an old-school scam that has made a huge comeback: mail theft and check fraud. The Set Up You have a business client that is still using paper checks. When the time comes to pay an invoice, the client writes a check and pops it in the mail.

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2026-06-23 | Virtual

Aug 21-22, 2026 | Lincoln City, OR

Miller Nash partner Bob Cumbow has been honored with the 2026 APEX Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), recognizing his exceptional career as an intellectual property lawyer and his enduring contributions to the legal profession. Presented through the WSBA’s APEX (Acknowledging Professional Excellence) Awards, the honor celebrates individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have left a lasting mark on the legal community and the public.

Miller Nash welcomes Hugo Fraga to the firm’s construction team. Hugo, based in the firm’s Seattle office, represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and sureties on private and public construction projects. He handles all aspects of construction litigation, including delay and impact claims, construction defects, default terminations, change-order and extra-work claims, and payment or mechanics’ lien disputes.

Welcome to the third installment of our “Scam Likely” series. In our prior posts, we examined bank impersonation scams and romance scams; here, we turn to a threat that hits even closer to home: invoice fraud. The Set Up Your accounting department just received a routine email from your trusty vendor—attached is a monthly invoice for their services. This is a long-time vendor of the bank that in recent months has been helping your team implement the latest and greatest banking software.

“ “Miller Nash has strong practitioners who provide unwavering support, a deep commitment to client interests, and valuable insights.” — Client Feedback Miller Nash is proud to announce its continued recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm received 13 state practice area rankings, three national rankings and 30 individual attorney recognitions, reflecting the firm’s regional presence and commitment to excellence.