Oregon State Bar Bulletin — FEBRUARY/MARCH 2009
CLE Seminars

Intellectual Property Law 2009: A Year in Review
Thursday, March 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
8 general CLE credits (includes 1
general CLE credit for optional lunch presentation)
Oregon State Bar Center, Tigard

This information-packed seminar will focus on a variety of issues critical to every intellectual property practitioner, including: 2008 case law updates, Internet keyword advertising; new developments at the TTAB concerning fraud at the Patent Office; and the convergence of technology and entertainment law. Special guest speaker Professor R. Carl Moy from William Mitchell College of Law will discuss recent cases in patent law.

Ast (4/10) Bend (4/3) CB (4/3) Eug (4/10) GP (4/2) HR (4/3) Klam (4/3) LG (4/3) Med (4/10) New (4/10) Pend (4/10) Red (4/10) Rose (4/2) Salem (4/3) Tig (4/15) Vale (4/3)


MBA Concepts for Lawyers with Edward Adams
Thursday, March 19, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6.5 general CLE credits
Oregon State Bar Center, Tigard

MBA Concepts for Lawyers provides a one-day crash course in understanding the legal impact of business operations on your individual and corporate clients, providing important insights into their health, value and future stability. Ed Adams provides practical techniques for reading balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow, helping you to spot vital financial and legal issues. The principles are constant and apply to family businesses as well as huge multinationals. Adams discusses the risk and return model, explains how stocks and bonds are priced, and advises participants on the effective and ethical use of financial leverage. He also explores the accompanying legal doctrines in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and securities. This internationally acclaimed program will refine and expand your knowledge of financial matters, giving you, your firm, and your clients a real competitive edge.

Ast (4/17) Bend (4/10) CB (4/10) Eug (4/17) GP (4/9) HR (4/10) Klam (4/10) LG (4/10) Med (4/17) New (4/17) Pend (4/17) Red (4/17) Rose (4/9) Salem (4/10) Tig (4/22) Vale (4/10)


CLE Publications

2008 Oregon Legislation Highlights
Find out which new laws will affect your practice and clients. The legislature’s 2008 Supplemental Session resulted in the passage of more than 70 bills. The new 2008 Oregon Legislation Highlights publication describes over 40 of those bills enacted in numerous practice areas. Effective dates of each described bill are also provided. For more information call the OSB Service Desk at (503) 431- 6413 or, toll-free in Oregon, (800) 452-8260, ext. 413.

Oregon Uniform Civil Jury Instructions
The 2008 supplement will include a new user’s guide, a new introductory instruction and revised precautionary instruction, revised punitive damages instructions, four new domestic animal liability instructions, a new trespass to land instruction and more.

Workers’ Compensation
The definitive guide to Oregon Workers’ Compensation law will be completely revised. As usual, it will be organized for easy access to applicable statutes, administrative rules, and legal decisions. For more information about these and other titles, call the OSB Service Desk at (503) 431-6413 or, toll-free in Oregon, (800) 452-8260, ext. 413.

For more information call the OSB Service Desk at (503) 431-6413 or, toll-free in Oregon,
(800) 452-8260, ext. 413

Upcoming

April 10-11
22nd Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute

May 1
Negotiation Best Practices in a Tough Economy with Marty Latz

June 4-5
Tax Institute

June 19
Estate Planning and Family Law

June 26
Ethics in 18 Holes

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