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Oregon judge blocks gun control law for being unconstitutional

JURIST

An Oregon county judge blocked Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (BM 114), Oregon’s gun control law, from taking effect on Tuesday. The court said that Oregon citizens’ “right to self-defense against an imminent threat of harm” would be unduly burdened” by BM 114.

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What to know about Oregon personal injury attorneys & laws

Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

Things to know about Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys & LawsIf you or a loved one has received an unexpected injury, you understand how quickly it can impact your daily routine.

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Oregon criminal defendants allege violation of right to counsel

JURIST

Four criminal defendants in Oregon Monday filed a lawsuit against the state for violating their rights to counsel and a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment. And while there may be many explanations for the current crisis in Oregon, placing defendants on a “waiting list” for counsel is not the solution.

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Former Oregon Attorney Defrauded Clients Of Millions

The Crime Report

A former attorney from Portland, Oregon has been sentenced to 101 months in federal prison for operating a massive scheme to defraud clients of funds they placed in trust with her that she embezzled, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Oregon announced on Monday. According to the U.S.

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Oregon sued for failing to provide legal counsel to criminal defendants

JURIST

A group of defendants in criminal cases Monday filed against the State of Oregon alleging that the state violated criminal defendants’ constitutional right to legal counsel and a speedy trial. And yet, the state neither provided them with an attorney nor dismissed the charges against them.

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Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case

Above The Law

Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts. The post Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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Civil Rights Attorneys Sue Oregon, Again, Over Public Defense Failures

The Crime Report

19, roughly 831 people in Oregon were facing criminal charges without attorneys, 45 of whom are still in custody. The current lawsuit states that despite the four asking for public defenders to handle their cases, Oregon did not appoint attorneys for any of them.