Analysis of civil tort law in Oregon, with a focus on civil rights violations. I also discuss mental health malpractice, legal malpractice, declaratory judgments, and related complex claims. Blogs include practical explanations of Oregon case law, statutes, defenses, and damages. I enjoy discussion and analysis of ongoing and high-stakes litigation.
Telehealth has become a lifeline for many people seeking mental health treatment. It’s especially popular for people with depression, who can find it impossible to get out of bed, let alone drive across town to sit in a sad, sterile waiting room. We definitely wouldn’t want the state to accidentally wreck telehealth through Oregon MSO… Read More
You open your favorite weather app. Oh no — the National Weather Service just issued a Flash Flood Emergency for your neighborhood. A wall of water 10 to 15 feet deep is expected to surge through your neighborhood within the next 30 minutes. Do you grab your cats and run for higher ground? Most of… Read More
Defendant voiced frustration that police were not required to admit any wrongdoing. Read More