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- Amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct
On Tuesday, February 10, the Oregon Supreme Court adopted amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct regarding:
These amendments are documented here.- representation of clients involved in marijuana businesses
- harassment and intimidation, during the course of representation, of persons based on personal characteristics
- temporary practice of law in Oregon by lawyers licensed outside the United States
- Electronic Forms Now Available Statewide for FAPA Filings
Preparing documents in Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order cases has just gotten easier. Electronic interview-based forms, now available on all Oregon circuit court websites, make it simpler for parties to fill out and file FAPA documents.
The forms, which have been used in Multnomah County since September 2012, use a simple online interview process to make sure all statutorily required information is provided. The user then prints the forms for court filing. The forms are available through the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) website and there is no charge to use them. - Filing Deadline for ABA and OSB House of Delegates Candidates
– March 20
The Oregon State Bar is currently seeking candidates interested in serving on the ABA and OSB House of Delegates. There are two open seats for the ABA HOD and several openings in all regions for the OSB HOD. More information and relevant forms available here. - Notice: State Court Fee Changes Effective January 1, 2015
The January 1, 2015 fee schedule contains changes resulting from Chief Justice Order (CJO) 14-066 (updating the order setting miscellaneous fees charged and collected by the circuit courts), as well as other updated information. CJO 14-066 was created to reflect the digital environment in which the Oregon Judicial Department increasingly operates. The changes became effective January 1, 2015 and can be found on the OJD site. - 2015 Law Library Values
Downloadable PDFs of law library values are available here. - Elder Abuse Reporting Requirement
The new MCLE Rule and Regulation amendments are effective January 1, 2015. View Frequently Asked Questions here.
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