Cynthia Newton Heads Uniform Jury Instruction Committee
Cynthia Newton recently took over as Chair of the Oregon State Bar's Uniform Jury Instruction Committee. The Committee is comprised of attorneys and judges from…
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Oregon's 'Vulnerable User' Law Makes News Across Country
Several years ago, bicycle and pedestrian rights attorney Ray Thomas worked with other Oregon activists to pioneer a "vulnerable user" law to protect pedestrians, cyclists…
Read More Attorney Ray Thomas Works to Change Pedestrian Law
Activists who want to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians are working to change Oregon law. Bicycle and pedestrian rights attorney Ray Thomas, in…
Read More Biking Speeds and Sidewalk Direction
The finer points of Oregon bicycle law are often confusing, for bicyclists as well as motorists. Understanding what is legal and what is not can…
Read More Social Security Disability for Immigrants and Refugees
Navigating the Social Security disability system is challenging for anyone. For immigrants and refugees who are disabled, seeking disability benefits can be a nightmare. That's…
Read More Sharing the Sidewalk: Bicycles Coexisting With Pedestrians
In so many ways, bicyclists seem stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the road, motor vehicles rule, their superior horsepower leading many…
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