Vulnerable User Law
The 2007 Oregon Legislature passed a law creating an enhanced penalty (or an education and community service diversion program) for careless driving if it contributes…
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Law Resources
We have assembled the following list of resources which may be of assistance in learning more about topics relating to bicycling: Books Pedal Power: a…
Read More STCN's Cynthia Newton Presents to the Portland Society April 1, 2015
On April 1, STCN partner Cynthia F. Newton presented her program, "Fighting Back Smart: 10 Tips on Dealing with Street Harassment" to the women of…
Read More Oregon Legislature Passes New Patient Safety Law
On July 1, 2014, the Oregon Patient Safety Act went into effect. The law provides a method for patients, families and loved ones to report…
Read More Cynthia Newton Presents at the Oregon Mediation Association's 2014 Annual Meeting
Cynthia F. Newton presented "A Litigator's Perspective: 10 Helpful Things Effective Mediators Do" at the Oregon Mediation Association's 2014 Annual Meeting in Portland on November…
Read More Cynthia Newton Spreads the Word on Rules of the Road
STCN trial lawyer Cynthia Newton has spoken recently to three local groups on the rules of the road governing cyclists, motorists and pedestrians, continuing her…
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