News and Events

• Chief Justice Asks OR Lawyers to Assist with Public Defense
  Chief Justice Martha Walters has asked OSB Members for help in in representing indigent clients, as the state wrestles with a dearth of lawyer resources in its public defense system. See Justice Walter's letter to OSB members here.
• Oregon Judicial Department Launches eFiling of Fee Waivers and Deferrals
  Beginning February 2, 2022, filers will be able to electronically submit fee waiver and deferral applications to Oregon’s circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court. Click here for the Chief Justice’s Announcement, and here for a detailed guide to submitting electronically.
• OSB Announces New Email System
  The Oregon State Bar transitions to a new email platform this month. The new program will offer members greater flexibility to tailor and aggregate their content, while also reducing the volume of emails received form the bar. More information here.
• Paraprofessional Licensing Program in Development
  The Board of Governors recently accepted a comprehensive report on development of a program to license qualified paralegals to provide limited legal services to clients in family law and landlord/tenant cases. The OSB invites public comment at www.osbar.org/lp, where you can also find a brief program summary and a short video about the proposal. The Board will also take public comment at its board meeting on February 18th. If you would like to provide comment at the board meeting, please contact Cassandra Dyke at cdyke@osbar.org.
• Filing Deadline for ABA and OSB House of Delegates Candidates – March 4
  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 openings in each region for the OSB HOD. More information and the relevant forms are available here.
• Board of Governors Vacancies – File by May 10
  Four seats are up for election to the OSB Board of Governors. Relevant forms and information are available here.
• Oregon Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Rules for Admission
  On November 16, the Oregon Supreme Court approved several amendments to the Rules for Admission (RFAs), effective on January 1, 2022. The amendments will affect primarily out-of-state applicants and Certified Law Students. Click here for details.
• Resources for landlords and tenants
  The OSB is regularly updating its legal information for landlords and tenants in this rapidly changing environment. Click here for more information.
• Oregon State Bar Public Meetings
  Click here for notice of upcoming public meetings pursuant to ORS 192.640. Please note that meetings are subject to change or cancellation, and may be amended during the course of the month. To confirm a meeting, call the OSB Center at (503) 620-0222.
• Judicial Vacancies
  For the latest information on current State and Federal court vacancies, including selection processes, please visit our Judicial Vacancies page. This page also includes information on recent judicial appointments.
• Unified Bars and Federal Litigation
  Currently there are multiple challenges across the country to the legitimacy or legality of unified bars. More information, including what these challenges could mean for the OSB, is available here.

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