Please see update at the November 26, 2010, Bankruptcy post. The Oregon State Bar (OSB) Debtor-Creditor Section has some useful links for the average person at their Consumer web…
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The Psychology of Being Scammed
P.G. Wodehouse, through his inimitable Jeeves, understood the lighter side of “the psychology of” the lovelorn (and terrifying aunts). The authors of the 1974 “Subliminal Seduction” understood the…
Illegal Debt-Repair Companies in Oregon
Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has a website with information about debt-repair (or debt management) companies: FAQs for consumers about debt management companies: Excerpt: “If you’re…
Agony Aunt Financial and Other Advice Caveats: Let the “Expert” and the Reader Beware
…with a strong dose of common sense. However, if you plan to take the “advice” and act on it, please, please be a smart consumer and consult a lawyer (or…
Can a Strategically Crafted Website Trump a Lawsuit?
…websites and blogs intentionally or unintentionally to redress consumer (and other) injuries and grievances or to shame those “who done them wrong,” rather than hiring a lawyer – or to…
2012 Survey of Hourly Rates (and more) for Oregon Attorneys
…Right now, link from the OSB homepage, to this 2012 Survey link. You can also find and download surveys and other publications at the OSB Surveys, Reports & Research webpages….
Oregon State Bar (OSB) Discipline System Review Committee Reports
…news stories about the Review using these words and limiting your search to the past year (unless you want previous years’ reports): Discipline System Review Committee Oregon State Bar Currently,…
Biennial Report of the Oregon Law Commission, 2011-2013
Read the Biennial Report of The Oregon Law Commission, 2011-2013. You can read more Reports to the Oregon State Legislature at the State Library’s website….
The Future of Money in Oregon Politics: Recommendations for policymakers (PDX City Club)
…Club research tip: Portland State University has a collection of City Club of Portland 1920-2007 reports via PDX Scholar.) (Here is an archived copy of the Report’s press release.)…
Foreclosure Resources for Homeowners
…Multnomah county only). Oregon Foreclosure Avoidance Mediation Program [additional info at Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection website] Homeowners who have received a “Notice of Mediation” from their lender…
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