Welcome to the Oregon State Bar Online

The Oregon State Bar presents Legallinks TV, television programs designed to educate the public on important legal topics and issues. Episodes air on cable channels across Oregon (see below for a list) and are also available by streaming video from this web page.

RECENT PROGRAMS: Click on an episode to view.

Traffic Law - What's New (January 2011)

Guns In Oregon (January 2011)

Child Support (October 2010)
Information on child support services.

Finding Legal Help (October 2010)
A review of various sources who can assist with legal help.

Websites where Oregonians can find legal info:

www.bbb.org www.doj.state.or.us www.findlaw.com http://legacy.lclark.edu/dept/lclinic www.nolo.com

www.oregon.gov www.oregonlawhelp.org www.oregonsafenet.org www.oregonstatebar.org www.salcgroup.org www.stevensness.com

Caring For Aging Parents – When Crisis Hits (July 2010)
Information on available services and handling your parents' affairs in the event they are unable to care or make decisions for themselves.

Caring For Aging Parents – Planning Ahead (July 2010)
Legal information on preparing documents and planning ahead for unfortunate circumstances as your parents age and need assistance.

Landlord/Tenant Q&A (March 2010)
Learn about your rights as a tenant and how to resolve disputes with your landlord.

So You're Moving… (March 2010)
Suggestions on how to protect yourself during the move in/out process and your rights as a tenant.

Credit Reports (December 2009)
Information on your rights as a creditor, accessing and correcting your credit report and suggestions on improving your credit score.

Debt Collection (August 2009)
Your rights under the fair debt collection laws and information on dealing with debt collectors.

DUI In Oregon (August 2009)
Discussion on what to do when charged with a DUII in Oregon.

Resources mentioned in the show:

DMV website

Restraining Orders (August 2009)
Discussion on filing for a restraining order, who qualifies, violations of orders, stalking orders and more.

Resources mentioned in the show:

In Portland: Resolutions Northwest
In Beaverton: Dispute Resolution Mediation programs

US Constitution (July 2009)
Overview and common questions on the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and role of the United States Supreme Court in constitutional law.

Oregon Constitution (July 2009)
History and provisions of Oregon's constitution, in honor of the Oregon 150 celebration of statehood.

Jury Duty (June 2009)
What you need to know if you are called to serve on jury duty.

Unemployment Insurance (May 2009)
How to file, qualify and appeal your unemployment matter.

Resources mentioned in the show:

WorkingInOregon.org

Information on Oregon Tax Court (May 2009)
Location and forms, filing, appealing, etc.

Preventing Foreclosure (October 2008)
Discusses the foreclosure process and gives guidance on how to prevent foreclosure.

Dealing with Foreclosure (October 2008)
Discusses the foreclosure process and gives guidance on how to navigate the environment.

Animal Law-Part 1 (March 2008)
Find out more about animal rights laws, pet ownership liability and other laws surrounding pets and animals in the wild.

Animal Law-Part 2 (March 2008)
Find out more about animal rights laws, pet ownership liability and other laws surrounding pets and animals in the wild.

Bankruptcy 2007: Part 2 (December 2007)
Bankruptcy laws recently went through a major overhaul. Learn the latest information about filing for bankruptcy on this episode of Legallinks.

Bankruptcy 2007: Part 1 (December 2007)
Bankruptcy laws recently went through a major overhaul. Learn the latest information about filing for bankruptcy on this episode of Legallinks.

Legal Myths (September 2007)

Homicide (September 2007)

Police Stops (May 2007)
Find out your rights and responsibilities when stopped by the police.

Charitable Giving (May 2007)
Learn how to protect yourself and choose wisely when making
charitable donations.

Whos to Judge? (October 2006)
This episode of Legallinks outlines the basics on Oregon judges, including how they are selected, their role in the judicial system, and several pressing issues they face in our state today.

Hiring a Contractor (September 2006)
If youre thinking about hiring a contractor for home construction, repairs or other work, you wont want to miss this episode of Legallinks. Find out how to effectively hire and work with contractors and how to avoid problems before they start.

Resources mentioned in the show:

Attorney General
Phone: 503-378-4320 (Salem)
503-229-5576 (Portland)
877-877-9392 (elsewhere in Oregon)
Website: www.doj.state.or.us

Building Codes Division
Phone: 503-378-4133
Website: www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd

Construction Contractors Board
Phone: 503-378-4621
Website: www.oregon.gov/ccb

Landscape Contractors Board
Phone: 503-986-6561
Website: www.oregon.gov/lcb

Immigration Law (July 2006)
Immigration to the U.S. has become a prominent issue in recent months. Get an overview of current U.S. immigration law on this Legallinks broadcast. (Also available in Spanish: “Leyes de Inmigración.”)

Leyes de Inmigración (En Español) (Julio 2006)
Miren este programa de Legallinks para discusiones de las leyes de inmigración de los Estados Unidos

Bicycle Law (April 2006)
Watch a lively discussion of information "geared" towards bicycle riders and the drivers who encounter them on Oregon roads.

Landlord/Tenant Law II (April 2006)
From rental agreements to repair costs, this Legallinks program covers common issues that affect both tenants and landlords.

Medicare and Medicare Fraud (February 2006)
Do you have questions about who’s eligible for Medicare, how it works, or what’s happening with the new prescription drug benefit? Watch this episode of Legallinks to find out about these issues and more.

Consumer Bankruptcy II (January 2006)
Bankruptcy laws recently went through a major overhaul. Learn the latest information about filing for bankruptcy on this episode of Legallinks.

Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (January 2006)
With thousands of U.S. troops in active service and overseas, it’s more important than ever that military personnel and their families know about their legal rights and what legal assistance is available to them. Get the facts on this episode of Legallinks.

Archived programs: Click on an episode to view it online.

Peer Court (August 2005)

U.S. Supreme Court (August 2005)

Consumer Contracts (June 2005)

Identity Theft (June 2005)

Starting Your Small Business (April 2005)

End of Life Planning (April 2005)

Liability Lurking in Your Backyard (April 2005)

Can My Boss Do That? (February 2005)

You’re Fired! (February 2005)

Criminal Law 101 (January 2005)

Neighbor Law (September 2004)

Jury Duty (August 2004)

Small Claims Court (June 2004)

Traffic Law (April 2004)

Child Custody (November 2003)

Divorce Overview (November 2003)

Hiring a Lawyer (August 2003)

Immigration Issues (August 2003)

Fair Housing Law (June 2003)

Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property (March 2003)

What Is Medicaid? (March 2003)

Crisis in Oregon Courts (December 2002)

Taking Care: Care Facilities and Elder Law (September 2002)

Kids and the Courts (August 2002)

Youth Faces the Law (July 2002)

Dealing with Eviction (April 2002)

Renting a Home (April 2002)

Who’s to Judge (February 2002)

Buying a Car (May 2001)

Legal Needs Study (March 2001)

Special Programming - Civil Liberties After 9/11
A special presentation on civil liberties after 9/11 and the USA Patriot Act. Streaming video of the Civil Liberties Program is available now.
The program is over 2 hours in length. Below we have broken the program into 5 segments.

Civil Liberties Part 1

Civil Liberties Part 2

Civil Liberties Part 3

Civil Liberties Part 4

Civil Liberties Part 5

To see Legallinks on cable, check the following station schedules:

CCTV/Salem
Check here for a schedule.

Community TV of Lane County
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Corvallis Community Television

Eastern Oregon University Teleproductions / LaGrande

Klamath Community Television / Klamath Falls

McMinnville Community Media
Click here for a schedule.