Oregon Legal Research Blogway some ordinary folks think one can learn court civil and criminal procedure from watching TV 2) While wandering the Multnomah Central Library shelves one cold, rainy afternoon…
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Read the Texas 2021 Abortion and Private Right of Action Bill: SB 8
…you directly to the Texas legislature’s website. As you read the law, do not confuse these two legal actions: 1) Private civil right of action 2) Citizen’s arrest …
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They Had “Access,” But They Didn’t Get Justice (28 GJPLP 321 (2021))
something that occurs with increasing frequency across the United States. In one sense, following the expectations behind prevailing civil access to justice initiatives, these parties were “successful.” They…
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How did we answer that? Contract Law
…to know if they represent themselves. Nolo books can be found at many public libraries, online via the State of Oregon Law Library, as well as many Law Libraries. We…
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Non-Lawyers Authorized to Assist Self-Represented Litigants in Washington State
On June 15, 2012, the Washington State Supreme Court adopted a new rule: APR 28, entitled “Limited Practice Rule for Limited License Technicians” You can link to the text…
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Legal Services Corporation Highlights Library Initiative White Paper
…with civil legal problems. With the proper training and support, librarians could provide information to a significant number of Americans who quality for LSC-funded legal aid but are turned away…
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Legal Aid funding cuts hit Oregon’s Marion and Polk Counties
…Same with civil law. Sure we can shave a few bucks off the legal aid budget every year after year after year — but then we wonder why we, to…
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Judicial Funding Cuts Inflict Widespread Economic Harm in Communities
…slow resolution of civil cases. The uncertainty caused by pending cases makes businesses reluctant to spend money on equipment, additional employees and expanded product lines, which also affects the local…
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Is Your Water Safe to Drink? Flint and How to Test Your Water (and your local water system)
…service lines lie beneath the surface of most major cities. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives the nation’s entire substructure a D-plus rating. Any day in any place there…
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Evaluating State Court Self-Help Programs
…Research and Learn that SRLs in Civil Cases Can E-File (News 2016) “What are we learning about self-represented litigants who e-file? Who are they? Where are they? What cases do…