Search for the new edition of the guide from our Document Index, under “Oregon Legal Assistance Resource Guide“:
Additions and corrections to the guide are always welcome.
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Marijuana Workshop for Oregon (WA & CA) Local Governments: May 1, 2014
On Thursday, May 1, 2014, The League of Oregon Cities is presenting a marijuana workshop for local governments:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • DoubleTree by Hilton Portland (Lloyd Center)
• Learn what’s happening in Oregon related to medical marijuana
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We the People Book Club (Classroom Law Project)
Even if we don’t join all those book clubs dangled so temptingly (ahem) in front of us, we can still add their books to our personal reading lists.
But if you are inclined to join a Lucky Lab CLP book group meet-up and if you’re a bit of a law and governement wonk, here’s a book club for you:
“We the People Book Club, which meets at the Lucky Lab, will be reading the following books:
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Drafting Your Own Will? A Cautionary Tale
Online ABA Journal article: “Estate dispute caused by ‘E-Z Legal Form’ is a ‘cautionary tale,’ says justice,” by Debra Cassens Weiss.
“Ann Aldrich used an “E-Z Legal Form” when she made out her will in 2004, a decision that proved to be a good choice for two nieces who cited the document’s lack of a residuary clause.
In a decision issued last week, the Florida Supreme Court ruled for the nieces, though they weren’t mentioned in the will. The court said money acquired by Aldrich after the will was made out should be distributed under the laws of intestacy, which govern distribution of property for those who die without a will. The reason: The E-Z form did not have a residuary clause providing for the disposition of property not listed in the document….” [Link to full article.]
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Oregon Innocence Project (and April 9th Benefit and Launch Party)
“The Oregon Innocence Project (OIP) is a joint project of the Oregon Justice Resource Center (an independent nonprofit based out of Lewis & Clark Law School) and Metropolitan Public Defender whose mission is to (1) exonerate the innocent, (2) educate and train law students, and (3) promote legal reforms aimed at preventing wrongful convictions….” [Link to the OIP.]
The Oregon Innocence Project Launch and Benefit Party, April 9, 2014
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Oregon Justice Resource Center
Oregon Justice Resource Center
“The Oregon Justice Resource Center assists with trial and appellate litigation on behalf of indigent, prisoner, and low-income clients in federal and state courts on a range of civil liberties and civil rights matters, including but not limited to the death penalty, immigrant rights, and unfair procedural barriers to the courts. Donate to the OJRC....” [Link to OJRC.]
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Happy April’s Fools Day: Lawyers Clients, Fools? One and the Same?
“He who is always his own counseller will often have a fool for his client.” [Source: Shapiro, “The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations,” citing Port Folio (Philadelphia, Aug. 1809, at 132.]
Not a day goes by when I don’t:
1) Read about someone who made a BIG mistake thinking s/he knew everything about drafting contracts, wills, and other legal documents.
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Guide: How to Dispose of Used Law Books
We try to keep our “HOW TO DISPOSE OF USED LAW BOOKS” guide up to date, through our own efforts and the kindness of strangers.
You can also find the guide from our Washington County Law Library “Documents Index.”
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Criminal Law Blogs: Oregon and Beyond
The Oregon Legal Publications blog has a round up of some Legal Blogs on Criminal Law. You can add to the list via the blog post’s Comments.
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Oregon Legislative Sessions: General and Special, Past and Present
If you ever wondered (and I’m sure you have – ahem), if there was a legislative session in any given year, here are some handy-dandy lists, courtesy of the Secretary of State’s Oregon Blue Book: