Local Rules – Proposed Changes for 2013

November 13, 2012 The Local Rules Advisory Committee for the District of Oregon has propsed changes to the local rules.  These proposed rule changes can be accessed on the court’s website...

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Lawyers, Tyranny, and the Rule of Law – Or – "The first thing we do is kill all the lawyers"

November 1, 2012 In the context of the exhibit Lawyers without Rights – The Fate of Jewish Lawyers in Germany after 1933, lawyer Steven T. Wax will talk about current issues of concern in the...

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Should Hate Speech Be Protected?

November 1, 2012 Be a part of the dialogue and come join the discussion to consider hate speech in America today. Featuring: U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon kicking off the discussion by...

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Lecture with Sr. Helen Prejean

October 22, 2012 Sr. Helen is a human rights activist and author of Dead Man Walking which became a major motion picture in 1996 starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn. 4:00pm lecture held in the...

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October Luncheon

October 18, 2012 Please join us for our monthly luncheon on Thursday, October 18, 2012.  We will be privileged to hear from The Honorable Magistrate Paul Papak. We hope to see you all there! Please RSVP...

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For the District of Oregon – Fall 2012 FBA Newsletter

October 3, 2012 The newest issue of For the District of Oregon is now available in the Newsletter section of this website.  Articles in this edition include: Things That I Learned During My First Year...

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Litigating Section 1983 Civil Rights Cases: Current Issues & Trends

September 28, 2012 The Federal Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Civil Rights Section, & Oregon Chapter of the National Bar Association present Litigating Section 1983 Civil Rights Cases: Current Issues...

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For the District of Oregon – Summer 2012 FBA Newsletter

August 30, 2012 The newest issue of For the District of Oregon is now available in the Newsletter section of this website.  Articles in this edition include: Amendedments to the District of Oregon...

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Fall Luncheon featuring The Honorable Susan P. Graber

August 29, 2012 Please join us for our first luncheon of the fall, Thursday, September 20, 2012.  We will be fortunate to hear from The Honorable Susan P. Graber, circuit judge on the United States Court...

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Picnic at Judge Leavy's Farm

August 5, 2012 Join us for a picnic at Judge Leavy’s farm on Sunday, August 5, 2012. More information will come. DATE: Aug 5 2012 (All day)...

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