Friday, February 22, 2013

Telecommute to the February 28, 2013 CLE!

People outside the Portland area who wish to listen-in on the section's February 28, 2013 Brown Bag CLE program may do so by telephone. If you are interested in registering as a call-in listener, please contact Derek Green for details at (503) 778-5264.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Appellate Legislation Introduced

Three bills have been introduced before the Oregon Legislature that may be of interest to section members:
  • Senate Bill 50Relating to trial court jurisdiction after notice of appeal has been filed; declaring an emergency.
  • House Bill 2451Relating to judges; declaring an emergency.
  • House Bill 2562Relating to courts; declaring an emergency.
As always, the section welcomes comments from members and nonmembers.

Upcoming Brown Bag CLE


The OSB Appellate Practice Section is holding a brown bag CLE on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, 12:00-1:30 pm, in downtown Portland.
What Just Happened?
A Review of Significant 2012 Oregon Appellate Decisions

This panel on important 2012 decisions from our state appellate courts will feature Supreme Court Justice Virginia Linder, Court of Appeals Judge Rex Armstrong, Oregon Deputy Solicitor General Michael Casper, and Willamette Law Professor Jeff Dobbins. The speakers will identify and discuss key decisions from both appellate courts, covering a range of topics.

When:   Thursday, Feb. 28, 12:00-1:30 pm

Where:  Tonkon Torp, LLP
              888 S.W. Fifth Ave., 16th Floor
              Portland, OR

Why:     Cookies, coffee, and water provided, and feel free to bring your lunch.  Also, 1.5 general 
             MCLE credits (pending).

Cost:     $20 for Appellate Section members and $25 for non-members


Register Today!