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 Coming next: easy access to superseded editions 2009, 2007, and earlier, if there's a demand.

John Gear Law Office LLC — New Sponsor

We're pleased to introduce our second sponsor for OregonLaws.org, John Gear, of the John Gear Law Office, LLC. John practices in Salem, where he specializes in consumer law, elder law, and nonprofit law. He's flexible in accommodating clients' needs: "On a typical day without appointments in court or at a client's house, I arrive at … Continue reading John Gear Law Office LLC — New Sponsor →

2009 ORS Update

OregonLaws.org now provides the latest edition of the Oregon Revised Statutes. For example, here is the new law that prohibits cell phone use while driving: A person commits the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device if the person, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway . . . ORS 811.507

Christmas present for New York: permalinks to the state laws

(Hanukkah fell during finals this year, so there was no way I could get it done in time.) Up until now, authors had to resort to tortured instructions when linking to N.Y. laws. Here's how the Citizen Media Law Project does it in their excellent document, Forming a Corporation in New York: . . . … Continue reading Christmas present for New York: permalinks to the state laws →

First internally hyperlinked New York Laws online

I'm completing an internally hyperlinked version of the New York Laws. I've looked hard, but I haven't found any other sites that link the cross references in the text itself. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.) Why hasn't this been done before? Take a look at Abandoned Property Law § 1222: The provisions of … Continue reading First internally hyperlinked New York Laws online →