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Settling the personal injury claim
There are primarily four ways for settling the personal injury claim. First is by negotiation. Typically most personal injury attorneys will begin by sending a demand letter to the insurance carrier if known, or to [...]
Pain and suffering damage cap unconstitutional
The Oregon Court of Appeals issued an opinion holding that the pain and suffering damage cap (noneconomic damage cap) violated the Oregon Constitution. In the opinion Vasquez v. Double Press Mfg., issued May 4, 2016, [...]
Restrictions on use of background checks
New restrictions on use of criminal background checks in hiring are now in place. The new law in Oregon and the ordinance recently passed by the Portland City Council both went into effect on January [...]
Snapchat speed filter gives rise to lawsuits
Snapchat, a popular social networking platform, has a feature, or filter that allows the user to post the speed he or she is travelling at laid over a photograph. The problem is that some people [...]
The powerful anti-SLAPP motion
A very powerful weapon exists in Oregon law in the form of an anti-SLAPP motion. The anti-SLAPP motion can tilt the tables against the deep pocket company, and can put a quick end to certain [...]
Defamation claims and Google reviews
The Oregon Supreme Court recently addressed online defamation in a defamation case filed over an online Google review made by an individual. The case, Neumann v. Liles, 358 Or 706 (2016) was decided by the [...]