The Multnomah County Library’s book blogs (Furthermore and An Embarrassment of Riches) are addictive. Look under the September 17, 2009, Penalty of Death entry for links to…
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Missing Bodies and Death Declarations (with a side of road kill and zombie debt – oh my!)
…and, if you are a lawyer, ask your lawyer colleagues for shortcuts and anecdotes too. 2) Context, context, context: declarations of death may be an insurance matter, a police matter,…
Social Security Death Index
It’s hard to believe, but there are still working people out there who need but don’t know about the Social Security Death Index . So I’m doing my…
Free Sources to Verify a Death (from PI Buzz)
…PI Buzz, a private investigator who should also be declared an honorary librarian given her outstanding research, knowledge, and penchant for sharing attributes: Free Sources to Verify a Death…
Finding Death Records and Obituaries in Oregon (and beyond)
…librarians when the specific question is particularly vexing. 2) In Oregon, public libraries may have these subscription databases that you can search, sometimes remotely:a) America’s Obituaries and Death Noticesb) Biography…
Where to Find Oregon Vital Records: Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death Records
The Multnomah County Library has a webpage with information on how to find vital records in Oregon. If you are seeking vital records stored locally, check with your…
Death with Dignity: Advance Directives (legal form) in Oregon: Health Care Instructions
Appointing a Health Care Representative and Giving Health Care Instructions (form). You can find this form (and future updates) and additional information at the Oregon DCBS Advance Directives…
“Oregon’s Death Row”: An Online and On Air Discussion: OPB’s “Think Out Loud”
On the day that Richard Serrano will be sentenced to death by a judge and jury, March 16, 2010: OPB’s Think Out Loud will broadcast the program “Oregon’s Death…
Oregon Medical Malpractice & Physician-Assisted Suicide
The latest Willamette Law Review, Summer 2007 (to be posted here in time), has several articles (comments) on Oregon law, including these two: Hedrick, Valerie, “The Medical Malpractice…
Death, Taxes, Bar Exams, and Access to Justice in Oregon
…on the life, death, and value of bar exams (including bar exam humor from Blawg Review), but that is as it should be. Excerpt: “As a transplant…