…your local law: You may live in a place where there are laws about neighbor-law issues, such as tree trimming, barking dogs, crowing roosters, etc. Call your local government information…
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Updated Definition of an Oregon Public Record
…Effective Date: August 2, 2011. Chapter: 645 (2011 Laws). “Relating to public records; creating new provisions; amending ORS 192.005 and 192.502; and declaring an emergency….” (HTML and the…
Oregon Base Fines and Illegal U-Turns
…and any interim session laws if necessary): “811.365 Illegal U-turn; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of making an illegal U-turn if the person is operating…
Oregon Jury Instruction Error: Murder Conviction Reversed
One of many things that pro se (aka self-represented) litigants have a difficult time learning is that even if you read the laws, the rules, the cases, and the…
Oregon Small Claims Court Limit Raised to $10,000
…raised to $10,000. HB 2710 was signed by the Governor on June 30, 2011. ( Chapter 595, (2011 Laws): Some parts effective date July 1, 2011; the Small…
It’s July 2011: Are your online (or digital) statutes authenticated and official?
…at the June 11, 2011, Legal Informatics blog post: Uniform Electronic Material Act Approved by ULC. For more about official, authenticated laws, follow the links at the…
Oregon Concealed Handgun & Medical Marijuana Case on Journey to U.S. Supreme Court
…as state law, holding that the requirements for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License don’t have to conform to federal gun control laws precluding narcotics use over “a prolonged period.” ….‘ …
Codification of the U.S. Code (and Supreme Court Bobbleheads)
In the continuing saga of codification of laws of the land, I bring you this article: “Title 51 of the U.S. Code and Why it Matters,” by Robert…
U.S. Supreme Court Library a Thriving Entity
Whenever someone tells you that they “don’t need no stinkin’ law library,” beware – why doesn’t that person want you to have access to the nation’s laws and to…
Oregon Nonprofits and the Law
…public records, liability, or similarly important legal (and financial) issues, I recommend you also check with a lawyer to make sure you are complying with all applicable laws. The…
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