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US federal judge rules that Oregon gun control law is constitutional

JURIST

US District Court Judge for the District of Oregon Karin Immergut ruled on Friday that Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (BM 114), which restricts large-capacity magazines (LCMs) and requires permits before purchasing a firearm, is constitutional. ” Oregon voters approved BM 114 last fall.

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Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case

Above The Law

Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts. The post Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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Passenger sues Southwest Airlines for failing to refund holiday flight cancellations

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Capdeville accused Southwest Airlines of breach of contract and seeks to recover damages for passengers affected by cancellations from December 24 that did not receive refunds or reimbursements. Capdeville purchased tickets for himself and his daughter to fly from New Orleans, Louisiana to Portland, Oregon on December 27.

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US Supreme Court denies Bayer appeal of weed killer cancer suit

JURIST

Bayer’s appeal attempted to dismiss all legal claims from customers that contracted cancer from using Bayer’s weed killer Roundup, which contains glyphosate. Last Saturday, an Oregon jury found that Roundup herbicide did not cause a plaintiff’s cancer.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Online Business Development Ideas to Try Today

Attorney at Work

If you find yourself in the latter category, take heart from your unmet colleagues in my state, Oregon. Reach out to offer your help as a contract attorney or to take on cases that they have no time to accept. Over the past months, some lawyers have seen business upticks and others … not so much. Here are a few no-cost ideas.

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Oregon Cannabis Co. Says Majority Owner Stole $4.8M

Law 360

An Oregon-based cannabis business and one of its owners has accused its manager of breach of contract and breach of duty after an audit showed that $4.8 million of company money was stolen and used to pay for personal loans and family expenses.

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Union fees, bar association dues, and the funding of political speech

SCOTUSBlog

The employee alleges that the union contracted with his employer, United Airlines, to compel employees to pay fees in an amount equal to union dues. Oregon State Bar , the justices are asked to review the use of mandatory attorney dues by the Oregon State Bar to fund political and ideological speech. Oregon State Bar.