Oregon Legal Research Blog“Clemency Clinics: A Blueprint for Justice,” by Ken Strutin, LLRX, June 17, 2012 Excerpt: “Clemency (mercy), pardon (absolution), commutation (substitution), amnesty (forgetting), and reprieve (suspension) are drawn from…
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Have you Ever Read Oregon Measure 5 or Measure 11?
It’s not always easy to find original and official texts of Oregon Measures (citizen or legislative referrals), so here are some tips* MEASURE 5: Property Taxes Measure 5 was…
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When the Supreme Court “Rock” Bashes into the Stephen Colbert “Hard Place,” Brace Yourself, Bridget
chance,” Dahlia Lithwick, Slate dot com, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 Excerpt: “…. When a 91-year-old former justice is patiently explaining to a comedian that corporations are not people, it’s clear…
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Oregon Jury Instruction Error: Murder Conviction Reversed
…jury instructions, you still can’t predict the outcome of your case. Many people want black and white rules and think there is a simple answer to, for…
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Honda Civic Hybrid Lawsuit: Small Claims Court vs. Class Action Settlement
…list of links to state small claims courts. HALT also has information about Small Claims Courts and representing oneself in court. In Oregon, check with your county’s Justice or…
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Does the Oregon Legislature’s 2011 HB 2712 Strangle Local Courts?
…fines and enlarged judicial discretion over such offenses. However, a new “priority payment” to the State in HB 2712 threatens the viability of many municipal and justice courts. The children’s…
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Is a “Violation” a “Lesser Included Offense” in Oregon?
…offense…. … In a unanimous opinion authored by Justice Virginia L. Linder, the Oregon Supreme Court agreed with the Court of Appeals that ORS 136.465 pertains only to “crimes,” as…
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Laf-Off: Giggle, Chuckle, Guffaw at Oregon Lawyers – for only $10 – wowsers!
you can get CLE credits for attending, or even for performing, but maybe you should …. Laf-Off (Brought to you by the Lawyer’s Campaign for Equal Justice)October 28, 20116:00 p.m….
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Oregon Judicial Department Court Closures in 2011 and 2012
Chief Justice Order, No. 11-033: “Order directing certain closures of all courts and offices of the Oregon Judicial Department to Address Shortfalls in Funding” ( Link to full Order.)…
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Updated Definition of an Oregon Public Record
…requirements. Link to the Oregon Legislature’s website for more information. You can also find the Oregon Public Records Manual at the Department of Justice website….