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“But I thought marijuana was legal in Oregon?” Given the trending attitudes of youth toward recreational drugs, as reported in the mainstream news and portrayed in media, and especially given the anecdotes regarding marijuana use in Oregon, it may be a surprise to many that marijuana possession is illegal in Oregon (with the obvious exceptions … Continue reading »

Part 1 Okay, so you’ve read about how important a will or other estate plan can be (or maybe you haven’t yet but can remedy that by clicking here).  Now you’re thinking about your estate plan and how to provide for those people, pets, and causes you care about most after you are gone.  Here is … Continue reading »

If you have ever taken a close look at your automobile insurance policy or the insurance card you carry around in your glove box, you likely encountered a bunch of acronyms that may mean very little to you.  These acronyms are shorthand that insurance companies and attorneys that routinely deal with insurance-related claims use that … Continue reading »

Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows a person (debtor) to get rid of much, if not all, of his or her debt.  Depending on the debtor’s income, the debtor will be able to get rid of (discharge) his or her debt in a matter of a few months or in a few years (up … Continue reading »

It goes without saying that divorce is rarely a pleasant experience for anyone.  Knowing what to expect of the process, however, can help you avoid at least some of the anger, sadness, and frustration and assist your divorce or family law attorney in making your case. How much time is involved? Typically, in Oregon, anyway, … Continue reading »