…their specialized legal research resources, including databases, books, and professional law librarians. More WHO answers: Government attorneys and other employees, metro-area residents, solo and small law firm attorneys who assist…
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Don’t Throw Out that “Old” Oregon Law Book! (Motor Vehicle, Criminal Law, and Probate Law Revisions)
…statute, or an 1887 statute, or a 1956 government report, a 1964 out-of-print book, or a corporate annual report from 1943. Cases from the 15th century (and earlier) are still…
Affordable Care Act: Legislative Histories: Not for the Fainthearted or the Lazy
…is, with just as many people screaming at you.) Legislative assistants can compile legislative histories and so can government documents and law librarians. For us, legislative history compilation skills are…
“Vote” 365 Days of the Year: Talk, Talk, Talk to your Elected Representatives
We can “vote” 365 days of the year, not just on election days, at least as long as our U.S. Constitution remains intact: Every Day is “Call Government Switchboard…
Oregon Cannabis Laws: 2014 Measure 91 & 2015 HB 3400, Diced, Sliced, and Shredded
…laws need to researched at federal government websites, e.g. this one and this one. You can research the U.S. Code and the CFR (including Executive Orders) from this GPO website,…
It’s July 2011: Are your online (or digital) statutes authenticated and official?
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…
Is Oregon Going to Adopt the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act (UELMA)?
…are? Find background information and links to supporting documents in the 2012 article “Why States Should Adopt UELMA,” By Judy Janes, UC Davis Mabie Law Library Director. Excerpt: “…. Ensuring…
Wage Garnishment in Oregon: Research, Research, Research
…behalf, not representing a state or local government agency, you must look at the laws on wage garnishment in the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and the Oregon…
Legal Research Resources for Students of all Ages
The Portland State University Government Documents librarian has updated their legal research resources webpage . You’ll find a lot of excellent information and maybe just what you’re looking…
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