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When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 12:00
Where: Kell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR
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Proposed Changes to the Post-Graduate Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
More from the Gallagher Law Library: Potentially Huge Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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The Law of Saint Patrick’s Day
Visit the Gallagher Law Library blog for a peek a “some of America’s St. Patrick’s Day-related laws and court rulings“
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Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator Program: 2014 legislative changes
Read about the changes to the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator program for people with “inadequate resources,” e.g. people without relatives or friends willing or able to serve as guardians or conservators.
2014 SB 1553 (enrolled bill) (as of today is still awaiting the Governor’s signature):
Relating to services for persons with inadequate resources; creating new provisions; amending ORS 125.240, 125.410, 125.700, 125.705, 125.710, 125.715, 125.720, 125.725, 125.730, 441.109, 441.137 and 441.153; and declaring an emergency
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Access to Justice: The Center, the Conference, the Index, the Blog
The Center: National Center for Access to Justice
The Conference: Equal Justice Conference (Portland, Oregon, April 30-May 3, 2014) (there is a Self-Represented Litigation Network Educational Program on Wednesday, April 30 (8:30am-5:30pm).)
The Index: Justice Index
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How Does Oregon Rank in the (Access to) Justice Index
Visit the Justice Index beta site for preliminary findings.
Note: access to justice is different from access to courts – and then there is access to affordable legal assistance.
1) You’ve just been charged with DUII.
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Lady Justice Cartoon Caption Contest at the ABA
Vote on your favorite caption (and enter the next competition) for the latest ABA Journal Caption Contest.
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Tax Time for Law Firms: Oregon Law Library Values, Past and Present
How much is that law book worth?
The Oregon State Bar has current and previous Law Library Values data available just in time for tax season.
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Oregon State Bar Fee Arbitration Program for Clients and Attorneys
Fee Arbitration and Fee Mediation Program:
“The Oregon State Bar’s Fee Arbitration Program is program for resolving fee disputes between an Oregon attorney and a client, between Oregon clients with out-of-state attorneys, or between Oregon attorneys. All parties must voluntarily agree to participate.“
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Evolution of the Paralegal (a Master’s Degree in Paralegal Studies Online)
“The paralegal profession has evolved significantly since its origin in the 1970s. While paralegals originally assisted attorneys in a secretarial capacity by formatting legal documents, they have since assumed substantive roles in legal offices, the government and corporations both large and small. Little by little, paralegals have become savvier, more educated, and more professional. Today paralegals are fully contributing members of legal teams.
Back in the early days of the profession ….” [Link to Paralegal Studies Masters website for more information and the infographic.]
Hat tip to Law Librarian Blog.