…have broad power to enact criminal statutes, while the federal government is limited to enforcing criminal laws on federal land or property, that involve actions crossing state lines, or in…
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Protests, Journalists, First Amendment, and the Little Red House (Portland, OR)
…according to property records. OPB visited the home Friday morning and confirmed the family is currently living there. The Kinneys’ son, Michael, answered the door at the second home and…
My Relative Passed Away. What do I do?
…inventory assets, pay debts, and distribute the remaining property. This process is handled by the Probate Department of the court. The person who handles the administrative duties can have several…
Fences Between Neighbors: Who Pays and When?
…to our patron, there was an old fence on the property line but it wasn’t in bad condition and didn’t need replacing. However, the neighbor replaced the fence without talking…
The Law Librarian and the FBI: A Shaggy Dog Tale in Six Parts: PART ONE
…good case. When Brandon Mayfield was arrested in the Spring of 2004 and his personal property boxed up and taken away by the FBI, two of my law library’s books…
Measure 37 and 49 Commentary
…2) has this Comment: “The Battle Over Property Rights in Oregon: Measures 37 and 40 and the Need for Sustainable Land Use Planning,” by David J. Boulanger. (This article is…
The Oregon Constitution and the Proverbial Dog’s Breakfast
…kicker tax refund and imposed strict limits on property tax increases. The document also specifies that prison inmates must work full time, that alcohol can be served by the glass…
Oregon Supreme Court Defines the Word “Tampers”
…held that the word “tampers,” as used in the third-degree criminal mischief statute, requires conduct that alters, rearranges, or changes property….” (Link to Media Release.) Link to full case….
Bytes to Bullets: Is it Legal to 3-D Print a Handgun? (Popular Science article)
Popular Science has been tracking the stories behind this technology: FYI: Is it Legal to 3-D Print a Handgun Interesting legal questions: federal firearms regulations, intellectual property law, company…
If you think “Open Data” and “Government Transparency” are Easy, Free, Authentic, Accurate …
…drive? Do you want to redress your grievances in court in front of an impartial judge? Do you want to protect your property interests through a public, centralized, and uncorrupt…
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