Oregon Legal Guides - Page 14

The explosion of online shopping has filled Oregon's residential streets and highways with thousands of "last-mile" delivery vans. From the steep hills of Portland to the suburban...

A morning raid by federal or state law enforcement is a chaotic and terrifying event. Dozens of armed agents from the FBI Portland Field Office, Portland or the Oregon Department o...

When a business in Oregon discovers missing funds, the shock quickly turns to legal action. However, both state and federal laws place strict time limits on how long prosecutors ha...

Facing an indictment for financial crimes is a terrifying experience, especially when the federal government is involved. In Oregon, white-collar crimes are aggressively prosecuted...

What is Theft in the Third Degree in Oregon?Being accused of shoplifting is a highly stressful experience, especially if it is your first encounter with the law. In Oregon, steali...

For a licensed professional in Oregon-whether you are a registered nurse, a public school teacher, a physician, or an attorney-you have spent years of education and tens of thousan...

When a heated argument between family members or romantic partners results in someone calling 911-often a concerned neighbor or a spouse hoping police will simply calm the situatio...

The I-5 corridor stretching through Oregon is one of the busiest freight routes in the United States. Commercial truckers hauling goods from California to Washington endure gruelin...

While Oregon has focused on offering treatment to low-level drug users, the state has simultaneously cracked down relentlessly on drug dealers and traffickers. If law enforcement b...

When most people think of divorce, they think about dividing the house, the retirement accounts, and the savings. However, for many Oregon families, dividing the marital debt is a...

Making the decision to end a marriage is never easy, but Oregon law attempts to make the legal process as straightforward as possible. Officially known as a 'Dissolution of Marriag...

Understanding Oregon's Child Attending School LawIn most of the United States, child support automatically ends when a child turns 18 and graduates from high school. Oregon is uni...

The 'Looked But Failed to See' (SMIDSY) PhenomenonIntersection collisions are the leading cause of severe motorcycle injuries in cities like Portland, Salem, and Medford. The most...

Understanding Oregon's Civil Demand LawIf you were stopped by loss prevention at a retail store in Portland, Eugene, or Salem, you might receive a highly intimidating letter in th...

Being served with a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order in Oregon is a jarring experience that can instantly upend your life. Because these orders are initially gr...

Oregon's 'Silicon Forest' in Washington and Multnomah counties is home to major tech giants and booming startups. For many employees, a substantial portion of their total compensat...