Oregon Legal Research BlogInterested in following the U.S. Supreme Courts arguments in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Cases? They plan to allow same-day audio of the oral arguments, so keep…
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Is Oregon Going to Adopt the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act (UELMA)?
…promise of reliability and accuracy of the information, discreet researchers will be reluctant to make use of the digital information. Additionally, some courts may not accept citing to online authority,…
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An Evening with Walter Echo-Hawk (May 4, 2012)
“WALTER ECHO-HAWK: In his most recent book In the Courts of the Conqueror: The 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided Echo-Hawk reveals how American law was used to…
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Access to Justice & the Evolving Role of Law Libraries in the 21st Century
“Report on Evolving Role of Law Libraries in the 21st Century,” by Richard Zorza “Law libraries can continue to play an integral role in the courts and justice system…
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Non-Lawyers Authorized to Assist Self-Represented Litigants in Washington State
…levels of training to provide technical help on simple legal matters effective September 1, 2012….” [Link to full news release.] Link to additional Washington State Courts information, including their excellent…
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Civics Lession: Does Oregon Have Three “Branches” of Government?
Gavel to Gavel blog (a review of state legislation affecting the courts) had this September 4th post: “Oregon Measure 78 clarifies: does Oregon have a judicial branch? A judicial…
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How to Vote for an Oregon Judge
…Judicial Department: Use links to Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and to County Circuit Courts As the election draws near, you’ll want to look at these (and I’ll update this…
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Access to Justice: Lawyer Referral, Self-Represented Litigants, Courthouse Self-Help, and more
…All,” 10/18/12 You can also link directly to the Self Represented Litigation Network (SRLN), another organization for legal service providers. They work with courts, legal aid service providers, public law…
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DIY Legal Research vs. DIY Lawyering
…how to present it to the court, and what to do if things don’t go your way, e.g. dismissals, appeals, etc. Please don’t confuse equity with law, justice with courts,…
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Who can, or can’t, vote for Oregon Justices of the Peace?
…the peace, since the circuit courts hold court in their cities….” (Link to full story, if it’s still online.) They don’t tell you what the state law is, but we’re…