Eugene is the place for adventure-seekers. As a major part of the Pacific Northwest, the city has a plethora of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. For probably less enjoyable, indoor activities, Eugene has courthouses,...
While abortion is generally legal in all states, each state may craft its own abortion laws in different ways to determine access, timing, waiting periods, notice, and consent surrounding the procedure. Many of these statutes can vary, so it's import...
Accidents happen. Usually it’s no one’s fault, and we hope that no one gets hurt. Unfortunately, however, there are times when someone’s careless actions result in someone else or some property being injured. Oregon has a series of laws that cover th...
Like the residents of all other states, Oregon residents must meet a number of requirements and jump through some legal hoops before they can adopt a child.
Adverse possession is a longstanding legal concept that allows one person to gain ownership of an abandoned or neglected piece of property by following a few key steps.
Oregon's antitrust laws prevent the formation of monopolies and help foster competition among businesses. Click here to learn more about how the state's antitrust laws work.
The Beaver State has long been a great place for startups, entrepreneurs, and big business. And there are a multitude of Oregon statutes that regulate what business can and can’t do, from rules on the formation and structure of new businesses to proh...
While capital punishment is technically allowed under Oregon law, a moratorium has been placed on the practice since 2011. Learn more about the state's capital punishment law here.
Child abuse is a serious crime that happens more than we'd like to admit. This article explains Oregon's child abuse laws, including mandatory reporting and more.
Oregon law sets out certain standards and procedures that courts must abide by when making child custody determinations. Learn more about these standards here.
