Oregon Legal Research Blog

Published on: October 19, 2007

When is it criminal neglect to leave your children alone?

By Laura Orr

See recent updates (e.g. 2/10/11 ), but also click on the Home Alone label in the sidebar or the bottom of this post. Some of the most frequently…

Published on: November 22, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Paula Simon

…and unusual punishment. Tofurkey Producer Sues Texas over Labeling Laws The makers of Tofurkey, Turtle Island Foods, is an Oregon company that produces plant-based products. They have filed a suit…

Published on: March 23, 2009

Resources for Homeless Veterans in Oregon

By Laura Orr

…discharge documentation (Form 214) through the Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (503-846-3060) and access employment training and resources through the Veterans Employment Representative (503-681-0219) at Worksource Oregon Employment…

Published on: November 15, 2006

By Laura Orr

Employment Law: I don’t know if it’s the season, but we’ve been getting a lot of employment law questions lately – or at least more than usual….

Published on: December 12, 2012

Criminal Records Verification in Oregon – a Legislative Report

By Laura Orr

verification is an essential component of consumer protection in the licensing and employment of individuals in many professions, including but not limited to medical practitioners, educators, law enforcement officers, etc….

Published on: January 25, 2008

Oregon Lawyer and Legal Bloggers

By Laura Orr

I link to Oregon Legal Topics blogs and Oregon lawyer’s blogs – see the Oregon Legal Research sidebars to the right – including topical blogs on Employment, Insurance, Business…

Published on: November 14, 2014

Oregon Attorney CLE: Legal Assistance to Rape Survivors Project: 12/3/14

By Laura Orr

The Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) is offering training on Oregon’s new sexual assault protection order and civil remedies for sexual assault survivors.* Dec. 3, 2014: 4 to 5:45…

Published on: January 13, 2010

Promises, Promises: Conan and Contracts

By Laura Orr

ought to be a law,” but the reality is, in many instances, what people need is better contracts. From your condo/HOA bylaws, to your apartment lease, to employment contracts, to…

Published on: October 28, 2010

Oregon In-home Caregivers: Laws, Regulation, and Practice

By Laura Orr

…to many resources for caregivers and their employers. 7) Employment resources, laws, data, guides and brochures, and more. 8) Oregon Advisory and Advocacy Groups 9) Licensing of caregivers is another…

Published on: September 5, 2006

By Laura Orr

just plain cruise with it. This week the topic is Workplace / Employment law. Last week Blawg Review featured Ernie the Attorney, whose link to this article on Pluto and…