Oregon Legal Research BlogABA Journal: “Help pick the best legal novel of the year: Vote for one of three Harper Lee Prize finalists”
Chose from among these 3:
“The Wrong Man,” by David Ellis
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The Politics of Parking (Book)
There is nothing like a Parking dispute to bring out one’s inner monster, whether the metamorphosis takes place in a faculty meeting (or parking lot), a mall parking lot in December, or in front of one’s home & hearth. There is now a serious book on the subject.
For a parallel view on the Zen of Parking, and in a more humorous mode, read Calvin Trillin’s 2001 novel, “Tepper isn’t going out,” but for a more prosaic examination of Parking, here is the title of that new book:
“Politics of Parking: Rights, Identity, and Property,” by Sarah Marusek
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Legal Billing Software: Options, Reviews, and Comparisons
Check out the list of billing-software links compiled at the Oregon Law Practice Management blog. It is not Oregon-specific.
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Marketplace for Affordable Health Care Insurance in Oregon (“Cover Oregon”)
If you want to find Oregon health insurance plans and calculate your 2014 rates, visit the confusingly named “Cover Oregon” website:
“Cover Oregon is a central marketplace where Oregon individuals and employers will be able to shop for health insurance plans and access financial assistance to help pay for coverage. Starting in October 2013, we will serve as a one-stop resource that makes it easy to find the perfect plan for your unique needs.”
Links to legislative and other information about the Affordable Health Care Act.
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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law: When a Tenant Dies …. A Short Checklist
Landlords, and others subject to the Oregon Landlord-Tenant Act, should consult or retain an Oregon attorney for advice on abandoned property, probate, guardianship or conservatorship, and other legal issues that may arise when a tenant dies.
Short Checklist:
1) Read the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) sections on abandoned tenant property, notification of authorities and family, etc. (E.g. Sample index terms: “Landlord and Tenant”, “Dead Bodies”, and “Death”). (Make sure you also check for laws enacted since the last ORS compilation.)
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State Furlough Day: May 24, 2013: Oregon Courts Closed
State agencies, departments, courts are closed today, May 24, 2013.
This is the last Oregon Judicial Branch furlough day for the Fiscal Year 2012-13, which ends June 30, 2013.
Most county and local government offices are open.
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Track Bills Signed into Law by Oregon Governor Kitzaber
Visit the Bills Signed 2013 link at the Oregon Governor’s website.
You can also click on the “Bills Signed by Governor Kitzhaber (2013)” line for a full view of the data-set. (This link may change over time. If so, visit the Oregon Governor’s website to find new URL.)
You can read the Governor’s signing statements, too.
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Read the Contract! Database and eBook Licensing for Libraries and Law Firms
Library (and law firm) database (and eBook) licensing can be tricky, to put it mildly.
There are hundreds, thousands even, of fee-based subscription databases used by lawyers, legal researchers, librarians, historians, etc. If you need to negotiate and manage a database contract, here is a useful primer, and much more:
The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) has posted the following Code of Best Practices for Licensing Electronic Resources guidelines on its website, with easy access for everyone, not just AALL members:
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Oregon Lawyers and Clients with Hearing Impairment: What is the Law?
A recent Oregon Law Practice Management (OLPM) blog post on this subject is one place to begin reading about this subject, including brief discussions of the duties of public defenders and other government attorneys and private attorneys and liability issues.
(The other is a 2012 OSB CLE called “Lawyers and the Deaf Community.”)
From the OLPM blog: Are Private Lawyers Required to Bear the Cost of Communication Access?
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What is a “fee” in a (ORS 167.700) transaction for sexual conduct or contact? A Cigarette? A Kiss?
What happens in Oregon when a word in a statute is undefined – and someone’s life and liberty is at stake?
In the case of 2011 ORS 167.007 and Oregon v. Palomo, the Oregon Court of Appeals weighs in and defines the word “fee,” with a little help from a dictionary and a legislative history.