20th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute
Friday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. – noon
10 general CLE credits and
1 ethics credit
Washington: 9.25 general MCLE credits and 1 ethics credit
Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver, B.C.

For its 20th Anniversary, the Northwest Bankruptcy Institute brings to Vancouver some of the best from past institutes, including the Hon. Keith Lundin and Henry Hildebrand reviewing recent Chapter 13 developments, and Eric Brunstad discussing bankruptcy cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. The institute also features a session on ethical issues in business bankruptcies, a trustees’ panel and five breakout sessions. Long considered the premier bankruptcy program for Northwest practitioners, the 2007 institute promises to be no exception. No video replay.

Trial Evidence in Employment and Civil Rights Cases
Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
5.75 general CLE credits
Oregon Convention Center, Portland

This information-packed seminar will delve into proving motive through pattern, practice and other acts of evidence, and examine when expert witnesses are and are not needed, as well as what to do with the experts once you have them. Learn how to select the legal theory to get the evidence you want or need admitted. Whether to file in state court or federal court will be discussed, and a view from the bench will provide valuable insight about common mistakes and how to avoid them. Also, discover what information is most helpful to judges in preparing them to rule "your way."

Ast (6/1) CB (5/25) Eug (6/1) GP (5/24) HR (5/25) Klam (5/25) LG (5/25) LO (6/6) Med (6/1) New (6/1) Pend (6/1) Red (6/1) Rose (5/24) Salem (5/25) Vale (5/25)

Seventh Annual Oregon Tax Institute
May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6 general CLE credits
The Governor Hotel, Portland

The Seventh Annual Oregon Tax Institute continues its tradition of excellence by providing practitioner with in-depth presentations on current tax issues. Topics include S corporation sales, a state and local tax update and innocent spouse relief. This is a great opportunity to learn from the experts and connect with other tax professionals. During the institute lunch, join fellow tax practitioners for a memorial tribute honoring one of Oregon’s legendary tax attorneys, Joe Wetzel. No video replay.

Administering Trusts in Oregon, 2007 Revision
A pragmatic and thorough guide for lawyers in estate planning, elder law, family law or general practice, this revised book includes all you need to know so you can ensure your clients’ peace of mind. This revision addresses the new Oregon Uniform Trust Code throughout and includes a new chapter written by the chairs of the Oregon UTC Study Committee that analyzes the new trust code and explains each new code provision.

For more information call the OSB Service Desk at (503) 684-7413, or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413, or check out our online bookstore
at www.osbar.org.

Coming Soon: Bankruptcy Law 2007 Supplement
Bankruptcy Law is an authoritative treatise on the substance and procedure of Oregon bankruptcy law. With the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, which opens a new era in bankruptcy law and practice, many changes have taken effect since the last update in 1999. The 2007 supplement incorporates these changes and will soon be available for purchase.

Check here for additional CLE Publications information

June 15: Advanced Estate Planning
June 22: Ethics in 18 Holes
July 12: Animal Law Planning

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