Oregon Legal Research Blog

Published on: July 29, 2011

“Twelve Nasty Work-From-Home Scams,” from Forbes

By Laura Orr

…07.28.10, Forbes dot com More scam and other consumer protection information from the: Oregon Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection…

Published on: July 27, 2011

It’s July 2011: Are your online (or digital) statutes authenticated and official?

By Laura Orr

The Uniform Law Commission (ULC) recently approved the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. Find links to the latest UELMA draft and other documents and more…

Published on: September 10, 2009

Business Directory Scams

By Laura Orr

…Halt Three Cross-Border Business Directory Scams “The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit to halt the illegal operations of three telemarketing boiler rooms in Montreal, Canada. The agency alleged that…

Published on: September 17, 2012

California enacts UELMA, Guaranteeing Free & Authenticated Access to State Legal Materials

By Laura Orr

On September 13th, 2012, California Governor Brown signed SB1075 into law, enacting the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act in California (UELMA). From Law Librarian listserv: “SB1075 provides that the…

Published on: July 13, 2006

State Legislature Blog

By Laura Orr

…Charter Review Commission, among other such creatures, so have no defense against the accusation of wonkishness 🙂 (And thanks to Neat New Stuff on the Net for the link!)…

Published on: August 25, 2009

Happy Hour in Oregon and More Difficulties with Legislative Drafting

By Laura Orr

is only about food….” (read full article) Maybe it’s time for a Moderately Amused Hour! For more information: 1) Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) 2) OCLL Laws and Rules…

Published on: June 5, 2007

Legislative Revision Records Online at State Archives

By Laura Orr

At the State Archives web site: * Criminal Law Revision Commission Records, 1967-1972 * Interim Committee on Judiciary Records (Oregon Motor Vehicle Code revision) 1973-1974 Interim * Probate Law…

Published on: November 28, 2006

By Laura Orr

Proposed Temporary Measure 37 Rules: The Land Conservation and Development Commission ( LCDC ) is considering the adoption of temporary administrative rules that specify information required in…

Published on: November 17, 2006

By Laura Orr

Oregon Government Ethics: Oregon Law Commission doesn’t yet have the minutes of the 11/15/06 government ethics panel meeting up at their web site, but Oregonian has an editorial on…

Published on: June 5, 2007

Whole Food Gone Wild?

By Laura Orr

…after coming under increased pressure from mainstream grocers that were selling more organic, natural and prepared fare. In May, Whole Foods said that staff members of the Federal Trade Commission…