Summer Series:
DNA Testing — From Fatherhood to Forensics
Thursday, June 14, 9-11 a.m.
2 general credits
Oregon State Bar Center, Lake Oswego

Paternity testing. "DNA sample." "CODIS." From Anna Nicole Smith to television and popular fiction, DNA testing is as much a part of our lives as bottled water. No longer limited to the laboratories of scientists and researchers, DNA testing is frequently used to establish family relationships and as evidence in court. This half-day seminar will teach the basics of DNA testing — what is DNA, how the test is performed and how to interpret test results. The differences between family relationship and forensic DNA testing will be explained, as will sources of DNA samples. Learn about the collection process, preserving biological evidence and how chain-of-custody documentation affects the legal admissibility of test results.

As technology makes testing more readily available, DNA tests are being used more frequently. In addition to paternity/maternity and criminal cases, DNA results have application to other areas of law, such as adoption and surrogacy, immigration, probate, personal injury, Social Security surviving child benefits and fraud investigations. No video replay.

Summer Series:
Bicycle Law and Injury Prevention for Advocates and Riders
Thursday, June 14, 1-4 p.m.
3 general CLE credits
Oregon State Bar Center, Lake Oswego

Get a handle on the rules of the road for bicycles and bicyclists. Lawyers who pursue or defend injury claims, or those who simply would like to understand more about bicycle law, will benefit from the knowledge of two experienced litigators and problem-solvers, who are also dedicated bicycle commuters and recreational cyclists who have ridden tens of thousands of miles.

Learn about handling cases involving collisions with motor vehicles, roadway defects and product failures. Other topics include PIP and other insurance issues, rules of the road and bicycle-specific sources of comparative fault. Strategies to prevent cycling injuries will also be discussed. No video replay.

Hot Topics in Estate Planning
Friday, June 15, 8:30 a.m.-noon
3.5 general CLE credits
Double Tree Hotel Lloyd Center, Portland

This half-day seminar will explore a range of issues vital to Oregon’s estate planning practitioners: planning for estates between $2 and $5 million; creditors’ rights and spendthrift clauses under the Oregon Uniform Trust Code; trust selection; tax aspects of trust administration; and a legislative summary. This is a great opportunity to hear the most up-to-date information on topics that are key to your estate planning practice.

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