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
 
Questions? Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Register Today!

To register, print this message, fill in the name and bar number of the person attending, and send with a check for $20 (Appellate Practice Section members) or $25 (nonmembers), payable to “Oregon State Bar” to: Derek Green, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1300 S.W. 5th Ave., Suite 2400, Portland OR, 97201.
Name of person(s) attending, : _________________________________________________________________
Bar number(s): ______________________________
Number of Appellate Practice Section member(s):  ____________