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State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2w ago
Witches and the pursuit of them were common in early modern Europe and the Americas. While witches are still prevalent in our culture today, they are often seen as a source of entertainment in movies, children's literature, and during Halloween celebrations. A timely topic for October is the historical relationship between witch trials and the law.
Witchcraft Acts
In the 1500s and 1600s, various laws were established across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland to control magic and witchcraft. Among these, England's three primary witchcraft acts had the most impact on additional regulations an ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2w ago
The State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL) is thrilled to announce that we are celebrating our 50th anniversary of providing federal government documents to the public!
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was created to make sure people have access to government information at the local level. Under Title 44 of the United States Code, the public has free access to government documents in designated depository libraries. SOLL officially joined the FDLP program in February 1974.
There are two types of depositories in the FDLP: regional and selective depos ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2M ago
August is National Make-A-Will Month, a yearly reminder about the benefits of creating or updating a will. While end-of-life issues may not be everyone's favorite topic, having a plan can help avoid family disputes and costly court proceedings.
The State of Oregon Law Library has several resources to help.
What is a will?
A will is a legal document that determines how your assets are divided upon death and who becomes the caretaker of any minor children. It also allows you to establish a personal representative or executor to carry out your wishes.
What happen ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
9M ago
We are excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary of making federal government documents available to the public!
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was created to make sure people have access to government information locally. The public has free access to government documents in depository libraries under Title 44 of the United States Code. The State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL) officially joined the FDLP program in February 1974.
There are two types of depositories in the FDLP: regional and selective depositories. Regional depositories receive copies of all fe ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
1y ago
The State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL), in partnership with the Oregon Employment Relations Board, has created a searchable database of final orders from the Oregon Employment Relations Board. The database will be regularly updated, working backward from the most recent orders. Eventually, the database will include final orders dating back to 1979.
Users can search for final orders by keyword, order number, subject, and description. Orders not yet available in this database can be found at Employment Relations Board: Final Orders.
Additional digital collections from ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
1y ago
One hundred and ten years ago, on February 25, 1913, Oregon's State Library was reorganized and renamed the Supreme Court Library. The Supreme Court Library had previously been operating under the title "Oregon Territorial Library" since its creation by Congress in 1848, and later as the "State Library" when Oregon achieved statehood in 1859.
The newly designated Supreme Court Library's focus was solely legal research under the control of the Oregon Supreme Court.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
Section 1. The library now known as the State Librar ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2y ago
Gov. Kate Brown has forgiven approximately $1.8 million in unpaid court fines and fees in traffic violations in Oregon circuit courts that have prevented nearly 7,000 Oregonians from getting their driver’s license reinstated.
The Governor’s remission order allows affected individuals to seek reinstatement of their driver license through the Oregon Department of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV).
The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is responsible for implementing the Governor’s order and for notifying the DMV when a person no longer owes fines and fees on a c ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2y ago
Exterior view of the Oregon Supreme Court Building on September 22, 2022. Melissa Beer | State of Oregon Law Library
UPDATE:
The 2850 Broadway St. NE location closes at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, November 3. We will reopen on Monday, November 7, at 8:00 a.m. at 1163 State St., Salem, Oregon.
The State of Oregon Law Library is preparing to move back to 1163 State Street! The Supreme Court Building closed temporarily in the fall of 2019 for renovations to preserve and protect the historic structure and improve safety, function, efficiency, and access for years to come. The project includes ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2y ago
Record breaking heat killed nearly 100 people throughout Oregon in June of 2021. Most of those who died were lower-income or older residents without access to air conditioning and who couldn't leave their homes. Fortunately, in 2022, Oregon has not experienced the extreme temperatures felt last year, but heat waves continue.
As a result of last year's heat deaths, Senate Bill 1536 was introduced during the 2022 legislative session. The bill passed as an emergency measure and took effect upon passage. The new law (Or Laws 2022, ch 86, §§ 1-2) amends the Oregon Residential Landlord Te ..read more
State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog
2y ago
The Oregon State Bar, through a grant from the Professional Liability Fund, is making the BarBooks available online to all library patrons for the first time. The BarBooks is a library of treatises that are published by the Oregon State Bar. These books are aimed at lawyers, but they are also a valuable resource for those who are representing themselves. Most of these books include sample legal forms that are specific to the Oregon courts and law.
For the general public, you will need to contact SOLL staff (during library operating hours) and reques ..read more