Yesterday, Judge Souede ordered Mayor Wheeler to produce records in the case of Tyler Bechtel vs. City of Portland and Mayor Wheeler.
It was another hard-fought battle. Ultimately, Mayor Wheeler broke the law by withholding records. Here’s a copy of the order, and here’s the Oregonian article on it. Continue Reading
Every claim in Oregon has time limitations. When a claim is not filed on time, it is lost forever. This article summarizes some of the statutes of limitations for claims against civil lawyers (not criminal lawyers).
WARNING AND DISCLAIMER: Hire a lawyer. This article is no substitute. It skims the surface. Plus, everyone’s situation differs, including claims for minors or elders.
What’s the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in Oregon?
Oregon clients must sue their attorneys within two years from “discovery” of the claim.
What does “Discovery” of a claim mean? Continue Reading
Oregonians may sue their attorneys for fraud just the same as we can sue others for fraud.
WARNING AND DISCLAIMER: Hire a lawyer. This article is no substitute, and everyone’s situation differs.
Threatening women not to get pregnant; “maximize longevity” as an excuse to prefer younger applicants; and who paid $9.8 million because it required “no restrictions” before allowing workers back from medical leave? These were among the 26 resolutions announced last quarter by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). I summarize them below. Continue Reading
Great attorneys care for their clients with skill, wisdom and diligence. Unfortunately, some attorneys fail in one or more of those categories. When lawyers do not “own up” to their mistakes and settle, a client may need to sue. This article sets forth what a client must prove to win a legal malpractice case in Oregon and what attorneys sometimes offer as defenses. Depending on the facts, a client may have other claims against attorneys, including breach of contract, fraud, theft and breach of fiduciary duty. Continue Reading
It took extensive briefing to four different judicial officers over seven months. Finally, I obtained an order compelling the City of Portland to disclose public records. Here’s the report from The Oregonian.