Oregon was a pioneer of the movement to interpret state constitutions independently of the U.S. Constitution. Not only does the Oregon Constitution address many of the rights protected by the federal Constitution, but it also defines many of the powers that the federal Constitution reserved for the states. Oregon attorneys must be familiar with the Oregon Constitution and the appellate courts' interpretations of it. This first edition of Oregon Constitutional Law is designed for exactly that purpose. It covers many of the rights protected by Article I, Oregon's Bill of Rights, as well as the initiative and referendum processes, financing of state government, taxation, and home rule. More importantly, it includes practical advice about how to litigate state constitutional issues. This book is an essential resource for every Oregon practitioner.

Represent your clients with confidence with this complete Family Law, 2013 Revision! Family Law is the essential book for Oregon lawyers who deal with any aspect of family law practice. This three-volume revision includes 2012 Legislation and covers the basics – interspersed with practice tips, caveats, and queries – on spousal support, child support, child custody and parenting time, property division, family law procedures, and much more.

With Consumer Law in Oregon you can easily protect your clients' financial interests and advise them about available rights and remedies. Anyone who has had trouble with unethical bill collectors, delinquent debtors, inaccurate credit reports, difficult consumers, or dishonest salespeople will value this book. It answers questions about mortgages, student loans, automobile warranties, health insurance contracts, and more. Coverage includes many Oregon and federal statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

Highlights:
• Truth in Lending Act
• Truth in Savings Act
• Equal Credit Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Consumer Leasing Act
• Electronic Fund Transfer Act
• Oregon Lemon Law
• Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act
• And more!

The Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee has written three new instructions on whistleblower discrimination, four new and two revised attorney malpractice instructions, and eight revised products liability instructions. Plus UCJI no. 20.04 on noneconomic damages has been reinstated.

Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions

The Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions Committee amended some of the most critical instructions, including reasonable doubt and witness-false-in-part. It also updated the instructions for some frequently charged crimes, such as unauthroized use of a vehicle and disorderly conduct.

From initiating a probate proceeding to managing and distributing estate assets, Administering Oregon Estates will help you guide the personal representative through the process. Learn all the details involved in administering an estate in a smooth and timely fashion, including notifying heirs, devisees, and other interested persons; managing estate assets; dealing with tax issues; preparing accountings; distributing estate assets; and closing the estate.

Highlights:
• Alternatives to probate • Matters requiring attention after the decedent's death but before administration • How to initiate probate and small-estate proceedings • When and how notice must be given to heirs, devisees, and other persons having an interest in the estate • Responsibilities, powers, and liabilities of the personal representative • Who may make-and the procedures for making-a claim against the estate • The bases and procedures for contesting a will • Managing estate assets and procedures involved for accountings, distributions, and closing

The 2012 Legislation Highlights provides an overview of major legislation passed during the 2012 Oregon Legislative Session. This publication also provides an overview of recent changes to the Oregon Uniform Trial Court Rules.  Most of the bills passed in 2012 have already taken effect, making the Legislation Highlights a valuable tool for an attorney who wants to be up to date on everything happening in Salem. Areas covered in 2012 include Construction Law, Criminal Law, Health Law, Business and Consumer Law, and Taxation, as well as legislation relating to the budget and the administration of the judicial system.