Tag Archives: Legal Research

Oregon Real Estate Deskbook Wins Award

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Linda Kruschke

OSB Legal Publications has once again been recognized for our commitment to publishing quality legal resources. We received an award for a book we released in 2015. The Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) has selected Oregon Real Estate Deskbook as the … Continue reading →

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Damages (2016 Revision): Later, but Better

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Linda Kruschke

by Dean Land, Legal Publications Attorney Editor During our editing process here in the OSB Legal Publications Department, it’s not uncommon for the Oregon appellate courts to issue an opinion that affects the book that we’re working on. Sometimes, the … Continue reading →

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OSB Looking for an Attorney Editor

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Linda Kruschke

Are you passionate about the Oxford comma? Are you a stickler for correct citation format? Can you clearly distinguish the holding of a case from mere dicta? Do you wince when you see that sign in the grocery store that … Continue reading →

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The Remaking of the Oregon Real Estate Deskbook

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jenniabalan

The editorial board for the upcoming Oregon Real Estate Deskbook has reorganized the five current real estate series books, combining chapters that covered the same topics and planning the addition of new chapters to touch on topics not addressed before.  … Continue reading →

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Taking a Look at the Dreaded Bluebook: Part Two

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Linda Kruschke

By Ian Pisarcik, Legal Publications Attorney Editor For part two of our look at some of the more commonly ignored or misinterpreted rules found in The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, I want to address Internet citations. Perhaps more … Continue reading →

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Taking a Look at the Dreaded Bluebook

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Linda Kruschke

By Ian Pisarcik, Legal Publications Attorney Editor I have a confession to make: I like The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. I actually think it’s well organized for the amount of information it contains, and I think there are … Continue reading →

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Attorney Fees Provide Fair Access to Courts

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Linda Kruschke

Statutory and contractual rules for the award of attorney fees are important provisions that help ensure that parties have fair access to the judicial system. To help lawyers navigate the many rules and regulations related to attorney fees, Legal Publications … Continue reading →

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Oregon Statutory Time Limitations Now Available

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Linda Kruschke

The fifth edition of Oregon Statutory Time Limitations, published as a joint project of the Professional Liability Fund and OSB Legal Publications, is now available on the BarBooks™ online library. A hard copy will be provided to all PLF-covered attorneys … Continue reading →

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30 Years of Legal Editing

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Linda Kruschke

By Cheryl McCord, Legal Publications Attorney Editor I am a legal editor. For over 30 years, I have edited legal resources used and relied upon by Oregon lawyers. Over the years, I have seen a lot of mind-boggling changes in … Continue reading →

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Free Speech in Oregon

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Linda Kruschke

In celebration of Oregon Constitutional Law receiving the ACLEA Award of Outstanding Achievement in Publications, we decided to share an excerpt from that award-winning book. This excerpt is from chapter 3, Article I, Section 8, Free Speech Writ Large, by … Continue reading →

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