In the latest of an occasional series that examines Oregon's economy, Jeff Manning reported a comprehensive look at law schools and law school graduates and the difficult road ahead for many newly minted lawyers.

The first part explores

. Manning's other story in this series looks at how law school grads are

as they hit the pavement looking for work.

Here's more required reading from The Oregonian's business desk:

Air travel:

Rich Read reports that Portland International Airport has just

: San Francisco, Colorado Springs, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., and Kauai. Start booking travel plans.

Sportswear:

Allan Brettman reports from Salt Lake City that "lifestyle" products -- the kind popular in healthy living, sporty cities like Portland -- are a

.

Brettman also reports from the tradeshow that Columbia Sportswear

.

Investing:

Brent Hunsberger reports this story about what investment firms

.

-- The Oregonian