Transparency Initiative, courtesy of the Department of Justice’s new Government Transparency Counsel, Michael Kron, and Communications and Policy Director, Tony Green. In particular they spoke about the current proposed public…
“The CIR is an innovative way of publicly evaluating ballot measures so voters have clear, useful, and trustworthy information at election time.” The Oregon Citizens’ Initiative Review Commission (aka…
Oregon Notary Public 2012-2013 Winter and Spring Training I’m a self-proclaimed cheerleader for the Oregon Secretary of State’s Notary Training seminars. I insist notaries under my care attend training…
Human composting may also be referred to as “natural organic reduction.” This bill passed in the 2021 Oregon Legislature (Regular Session): “Relating to disposition of dead bodies. Catchline/Summary:…
(and our new Disability Law Legal Research Guide) cover a few popular topics. Special Needs Trusts: 1) The Arc of Oregon has a website on the Oregon Special Needs Trust….
to research the history of an Oregon statute, here are some hints: 1) Don’t forget the beaten path: you still need to read through the legislative journals and calendars, minutes,…
Oregon’s Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act (UELMA): 1) Oregon’s UELMA is codified at 2013 ORS 192.715 et seq. 2) Session law: Oregon UELMA: Chapter 221, (2013 Laws): Effective date…
OREGON ATTORNEYS: YOU HAVE FREE, EASY, and REMOTE ACCESS TO THIS PHENOMENAL COLLECTION OF OSB PUBLICATIONS!!! IT’S CALLED OSB BARBOOKS . REALLY, TRULY! IT’S FREE! …
The last I heard (in 2009) Joshua Binus was trying to save Oregon Ballot Measure files from being tossed into the recycle bin by the Secretary of State’s…
Unlike their powers in some other counties, a non-attorney notary in Oregon (and in most of the U.S.) may not provide attorney or attorney-like services: Excerpts from the Oregon…
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