Monthly Archives: January 2014

Never, under any circumstances, ever take naked pictures of yourself.

They can and do get out, and ruin lives in the process—especially if a kid does it themselves.  This is a terrible story from our own backyard:  Facebook stalker gets girl to give him naked pics, and then blackmails her … Continue reading

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Sale of the Freeman Water Tank Property Delayed

Renaissance homes agrees to postpone the Freeman Water Tank sale. We’ve won a temporary victory, in that the sale is no longer set in stone for the end of the month.  My clients still get their day in court, and … Continue reading

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I am Not Anti-Piscine

Contrary to Commissioner Fish’s aspersion, I am not now, nor have I ever been part of an anti-Nick Fish conspiracy.  http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/208914-66018-sources-say-fish-says-foes-put-him-in-political-hot-water It’s unfortunate that he has to clean up others’ messes, but that’s a sign of how poorly Portland has … Continue reading

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“Viewed Differently”

Exactly how were “child abuse [and] rape” viewed “differently” by the Chicago Archdiocese years ago? SNAP: Chicago Archdiocese leaders should be prosecuted following release of priest sex abuse documents Were they not considered grave, mortal sins?  Were they not to … Continue reading

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Robinson v. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. — Oregon Supreme Court changes its personal jurisdiction test

It’s a law geek’s dream: a personal jurisdiction case that overturns an older “mechanistic” standard with a functional, fact-dependent test.  The final result: who knows where the personal jurisdiction boundary lies! In Robinson v. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. (S060226) the court  … Continue reading

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Freeman Water Tank – KSR In the News

Sent a letter to the City of Portland, telling them why they shouldn’t be selling a piece of property in SW Portland.  The City sold this property on Craigslist of all places.  No realtors, no newspaper ads, nothing but a … Continue reading

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Happy New Year, same old government antics

It seems to me like a major restructuring of taxation is a “policy” that can be referred to the voters.  But for Metro, the will of the people won’t stand in the way of a prized development goal: The Multnomah … Continue reading

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