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Published on: November 2, 2007

The Oregonian Index (1851-1987)

By Laura Orr

The free Oregonian Index now covers the years 1851-1987. For those of you who might think online indexes spring full-blown from thin ether(nets), more information on this project can be found here, including this:

“The Oregon Newspapers Index has been supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered through the Oregon State Library, by the University of Oregon Libraries, and by several anonymous donors. To learn how you can contribute to the project, contact the Office of Library Development.”

Published on: November 2, 2007

Hitler Photograph Albums of Looted Art Discovered

By Laura Orr

beSpacific reports on a National Archives announcement:

“Today at a National Archives press conference, Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, Michael Kurtz, Assistant Archivist for Records Services and Robert M. Edsel, author of Rescuing Da Vinci and President of the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art, announced the discovery of two original leather bound photograph albums documenting art that was looted by the Nazis during World War II, both of which Mr. Edsel will donate to the National Archives under separate terms.”

There is also a link from the beSpacific post to a legal research guide on the protection of cultural heritage.

Link to the beSpacific home page.

Published on: November 1, 2007

Ski pass constitutes “wages” and subject to unemployment taxation

By Laura Orr

Oregon Court of Appeals:

MT. BACHELOR SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION v. EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT, 10/31/07, (A130360)

Excerpt: “… Employer seeks review of a final order of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Office of Administrative Hearings concluding that a season ski pass that employer gave to an individual in return for assistance with its ski races constituted $910 in “wages” that are subject to unemployment taxation as assessed by the Employment Department. According to employer, the season pass does not constitute a “wage” within the meaning of the relevant statute, and, even if it does, there is insufficient evidence to support a finding that the value of the pass is $910. We affirm….”

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Published on: November 1, 2007

Bedsworth and The Troubles

By Laura Orr

A new Criminal Waste of Space is here to to start off November with a legal laugh.

With a cast of, if not thousands, four dogs named Trouble, one former owner of the Empire State Building, a housekeeper’s son named Remus Pop, several disenherited grandchildren, one (rightfully) cantankerous brother, and the stars of the show, The Lawyers. All brought to you by Justice William W. Bedsworth of the California Court of Appeals.

Published on: November 1, 2007

Crash Landing: Bicycles, Cars, and Pedestrians

By Laura Orr

This horrifying speed-of-light crash shows how fast accidents (of all kinds) occur and how not to share the road.

Portland metro-area newspapers, bloggers, elected officials, and advocacy groups are all trying to find common ground (so to speak and yes, I’m once again the mistress of understatement) on how pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers can share the road.

My advice of the day for drivers and bicyclists: Look RIGHT before turning right, not just left and for crying out loud, SLOW DOWN. It’s your children and other loved ones who are at risk on the road.

Published on: November 1, 2007

Oregon and the Economic Loss Doctrine

By Laura Orr

The Oregon Business Litigation Blog posts about the Loosli case (A130044):

Excerpt: “Today the Oregon Court of Appeals issued an en banc opinion further refining the economic loss doctrine, finding no liability when a local government makes statements to a private individual that turn out to be wrong.

In Loosli v. City of Salem, plaintiffs sought to open an auto dealership in Salem, and to that end applied for a state-mandated vehicle dealer certificate….”

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Published on: November 1, 2007

Oregon Uniform Trust Code, Inheritance Taxes, and Life Insurance

By Laura Orr

The OSB Estate Planning and Administration Section Newsletter, October 2007, vol. XXIV, no. 4, has these articles:

Jones & Kekel, “One if by Land, Two if by Sea,” pp. 1-3 (on 2007 HB 3201).

Groblewski, “Reporting Requirements of the Oregon Uniform Trust Code,” pp. 3-6, 8. (Includes a grid showing reporting requirements.)

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Published on: November 1, 2007

Oregon Administrative Law: Bergerson and HIPAA

By Laura Orr

The OSB Administrative Law section newsletter, Fall 2007, vol. 8, no. 3, has these articles:

Russell and Hassanpour, “Case Focus: TSPC v. Bergerson,” pp. 2-3.

Mussell, “A HIPAA HINT: Protecting the Protected Health Information of Healthcare Professionals,” pp. 4-5.

Published on: November 1, 2007

Common Law Domestic Partnerships in Oregon

By Laura Orr

The OSB Family Law Section Newsletter, October 2007, vol. 26, no. 5, has the following articles that may be of use:

Klohe, Trena, “Dissolving a Common Law Domestic Partnership in Oregon,” pp. 1-3.

Travis, Timothy, “Consolidation of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Dependency Cases,” pp. 4,5,9.

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Published on: October 30, 2007

Turning off the Mail-Order Catalog Deluge

By Laura Orr

Yes, it’s that time of year again (to be honest, it’s a little past it) and the Law Librarian Blog October 25th posting, “Just in Time for Holiday Shopping” comes to our rescue with some ideas about how to reduce the number of those deadly mail-slot droppings.