Grant Engrav, Author at Engrav Law Office

Litigating Variable Compensation and Incentive Payment Cases in Oregon: Is it a commission or a bonus, and when is the obligation to payment absolute?

This article is a comprehensive, practitioner-driven analysis of commission wage claims, variable compensation disputes, and incentive payment litigation under Oregon law, written by Grant Engrav of Engrav Law Office LLP. Drawing on more than a decade of litigating high-stakes commission and executive compensation cases—including wins in the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit—the…
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Insurance Denied Your Water Damage Claim? Understanding “Wear and Tear” vs. Sudden Damage

The following article is general information, and is not legal advice. The law and each case is nuanced, and you should consult an attorney before relying on any legal principles outlined in this article. Water damage claims are among the most common—and most contested—homeowners insurance claims. A frequent frustration: the insurer points to a “maintenance,”…
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Oregon State Bar’s Health Law Section Features Grant Engrav as Expert Speaker on Physician Whistleblower Litigation

This April, Grant Engrav had the honor of presenting to the Oregon State Bar’s Health Law Section on a topic that is increasingly important to physicians and healthcare organizations across the state: whistleblower and retaliation lawsuits in Oregon’s healthcare sector. As the founder of Engrav Law Office LLP and a healthcare and employment litigator based…
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Griffith v. Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford (March 2025)

Oregon Court of Appeals Reverses Attorney Fee Award Based on Percentage Recovery in Insurance Dispute In a significant decision for Oregon insurance and litigation attorneys, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s attorney fee award that was based on a percentage of a homeowner’s insurance recovery, ruling instead that such an award must…
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Talk with an Oregon Whistleblower Attorney Before You Report Illegal, unsafe, or anti-standard of care conduct.

Free, Confidential Guidance for Physicians and Healthcare Workers from an Oregon attorney. Reporting fraud or illegal conduct and/or standard of care issues in healthcare is the right thing to do—but it can put your career at risk. We offer no-cost consultations to help you report misconduct safely and protect your rights. There is right, and…
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Unpaid Bonuses and Commissions: What Does the Law Say?

The following is not legal advice, but general information pertaining to Oregon wage law. You are not a client of Engrav Law Office unless you have entered into an engagement letter with the firm. What Qualifies as a Commission or Bonus? If your employer has failed to pay you a promised commission or bonus, you…
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Avoiding Accidental Foreign Taxable Presence: Permanent Establishment Risk

As U.S. companies expand operations around the world, one common risk that is often overlooked is the accidental creation of a taxable presence in another country. You don’t need to have a formal legal entity in another country to subject your U.S. company to taxation there. There are numerous ways to create a taxable presence.…
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Oregon Malt Beverage (Beer!) Distribution Statute

Oregon has one of the most favorable malt beverage distribution statutes in the country. It is important to be familiar with it, regardless of whether you are a brewer or a distributor. Having just successfully litigated a case on behalf of one of our clients, we wanted to write about the important statute. What is…
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What happens to your commissions if you’re fired or quit?

It is not uncommon for some employees to be paid on commission rather than, or even in addition to, receiving other forms of compensation. For example, people working in the sales industry are usually, wholly or in part, paid based on a sales commission—i.e., a sum of money paid to the employee upon her or…
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Understanding Oregon’s new Equal Pay Act of 2017.

Oregon Equal Pay Act (ORS 652.220) Who does the Equal Pay Act apply to? All employers with one or more employees performing work in the state of Oregon. What does the Equal Pay Act require? There are many components of Oregon’s Equal Pay Act and you should consult with an attorney to understand them…
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