The Oregon State Bar payment system is currently experiencing technical difficulties, and we are working with the vendor to resolve this. If you are unable to make a payment for a product, CLE registration or fee, please check this web page after 9:00 a.m. Mon. March 16 for a status update. If you have questions, please email info@osbar.org. Thank you for your patience.
On December 9, the Oregon Supreme Court amended Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5(c) and 1.15-1(c), both addressing the use of fixed fees by lawyers and licensed paralegals. The changes seek to address frequent client confusion and clarify a licensee's obligations in use of this fee structure (sometimes referred to as “earned on receipt” or “nonrefundable.”) Further detail is here. Questions or comments can go to feedback@osbar.org.
The Oregon Supreme Court has approved amendments to the Rules of Licensure, addressing: 1) requirements of the New Lawyer Mentoring Program, and 2) MCLE credits for serving as a bar examiner. Both a clean copy of the new RLs, and a redline of the amendments are available. The new rules will be effective May 1, 2025.
