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Category: Oregon
The 2017 ORS is online
The current edition of the ORS is live on oregonlaws.org, faster and more reliable.
Work has started on the 2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
This is a quick note to inform everyone that I've begun importing the 2017 ORS.
The Power of Permalinks
Q: What do avid bicyclists and handgun owners have in common? A: Two things are a need to know the law, and a desire to discuss it.
USPS: ZIP Codes are “commercially sensitive . . . proprietary” information
The U.S. Postal Service denied our FOIA request for a list of current ZIP Codes, because the information is "proprietary business information" and its release would not be considered a "good business practice".
Oldstyle figures for better statute number legibility
I've been re-evaluating fonts for WebLaws.org, and one issue that caught my eye is the style of the numerals. In running text, these proportional oldstyle numbers (font: Buenard) are perfect: they visually flow with the text. The wide variations in figure height and positioning help the reader unambiguously read the number. But in a vertical navigation bar, … Continue reading Oldstyle figures for better statute number legibility
If Only California Statutes had Names
I've run into the oddest problem as I add the California Codes to WebLaws.org. The Sections, the actual statutes themselves, are not given any kind of name as they are in other states. Here are the basic burglary statutes of Oregon and California: Oregon: ORS 164.215, Burglary in the Second Degree. California: Penal Code Section … Continue reading If Only California Statutes had Names
2011 Oregon Revised Statutes now online
I've just completed importing the 2011 ORS into OregonLaws.org. It's been a busy time of year, and I appreciate everyone's patience waiting for this update. Coming next: easy access to superseded editions 2009, 2007, and earlier, if there's a demand.
This is Why We Need Universal Legal Citation
Courtney Minick nails it: . . . if you want to cite to judicial law, you must pay to access the Reporter’s opinions. Sounds crazy, but it's true. As a law student I wasn't aware of the problem. But it frequently holds me back, now that I'm building online information systems. E.g., say some text … Continue reading This is Why We Need Universal Legal Citation
Our first app for the iPhone – Quisitive name screening and trademark search
Quisitive is a one-of-a-kind app for screening name ideas, searching U.S. trademarks, and learning about branding, naming, trademark, and copyright. We've developed it to the same high standards as OregonLaws.org: citations for every piece of information, high readability, and excellent user experience. See the Quisitive website for more information.
