Oregon

Litigant Successfully Wins Right To Not Be Associated With True Statements About Donald Trump

Disagreeing with facts gives you a 1st Amendment claim!

Oregon’s Overworked Public Defense System Means Defendants Walk Free

That's a lot of people who need defending.

Struggling With The Status Versus Conduct Distinction? So Are The Supreme Court Justices

If we had an actual war on poverty, the increase in shelter beds and conditions could make this case moot.

SCOTUS To Hear Case On Constitutionality Of Functionally Banning Homeless People From Being In Public

In all fairness, only protecting the interests of land owners would be the textualist approach to the problem.

Oregon’s Supreme Court Could Greenlight Hands-On Bar Exam Replacement

Way to go, Oregon!

Trailing Justice To Oregon: NYU Takes A State To Court

Hey look, if you're gonna get accused of crimes you may or may have not committed, just be rich! /s

Morning Docket: 11.10.22

* You know you have to be doing something wrong as a state when a law school sues you. [NYU News] * Things appear to be looking up for the Indian Child Welfare Act. [West Hawaii Today] * Success doesn't always make you safe in layoff season. [Law.com] * The infighting among judges soft banning aspiring Yale clerks continues. [Daily Princetonian]

State Chief Justice Fires Entire Public Defense Commission And Her Explanation… Isn’t Very Good

This is like firing a meteorologist for forecasting more rain.

Oregon Advocate Wants To Make Sure Kids On Bikes Aren’t The Next News Headline

The modifications would likely make popping wheelies a little more dangerous than what I remember from growing up.

Morning Docket: 05.17.22

* Gov. DeSantis doesn't want protestors being big meanies outside of people's homes. Remember: You only have the right to protest if it doesn't like...inconvenience anyone. [AP] * In Texas, the right to free speech includes broadcasting murderous rampage. Yup, progress is totally linear. [Invenglobal] * Law firms like to see their employees faces so much, they're threatening to cut salaries for working from home. [Law.com] * Oregon's failure to provide public defenders has landed them in court. [AP] * Have you been considering Cuba? Might be a little easier to visit now. [Miami Herald]

Judge Facing Child Porn Charges Placed On Unpaid Leave

He’s facing 10 counts.

Morning Docket: 04.08.22

* Standing Evacuation: Republicans flee en masse as Judge Jackson is confirmed to the highest court in the land. [Mediaite] * Marjorie Taylor Greene, who advocated for the execution of Democrat politicians in 2018 and 2019, ran to the police because of a joke on Jimmy Kimmel. Talk about a snowflake. [Twitter] * The 4th as a nicety: Portland Police did a bunch of snooping and data collection on protestors without really explaining why. [Oregon Live] * Texan charged with assault after an argument over mosquitoes. You're supposed to swat them, not your friends. [NBC News] * Post-school suspensions: several hundred attorneys got their licenses suspended over paperwork. Mind your P&Qs or risk your J&Ds. [Oregon Live]

Morning Docket: 03.07.22

* White House condemns Russia's legal campaign against fake news. [Reuters] * Nevertheless, they persisted: More Texans than expected were able to get healthcare access despite SB8's limitations. [NYT] * Washington's House just approved limitations on gun magazine sizes. Oddly enough, the nerf will not effect Nerf products. [Seattle Times] * Six feet! Oregon wants to prevent home buyers from getting a little too personal with their please-sell-us-the-house "love letters." [USA Today] * Long legacy: lawmakers are trying to get rid of a 1950 California Constitution addition meant to keep Black families out of White neighborhoods. [SFGate]

Broken Tail Lights? You Should Get That Fixed, But Should You Get Pulled Over?

They'll likely still have probable cause but hey, it's a start.

Morning Docket: 08.27.21

* SCOTUS decides it’s up to Congress, not the CDC, to put a moratorium on evictions. [SupremeCourt.gov] * Wearing a low cut mask? Ok? But a crop top?! [Washington Post] * Living in Oregon and get fired because you refuse to take the vaccine? Yeah, you're probably on your own afterward. [Oregon Live] * Spreading Stupidity: I hope this plan for a pipeline that waters lawns in a drought evaporates. [Vice] * First year attorney loses two prospective clients because she is a woman and asks if that's normal. To read the responses and give her your own feedback, check out this thread. [Reddit]