In our post last week, we talked about how dealing with issues involving the Clean Water Act can prove complicated. Our Oregon readers might like to know more about the Clean Water Act. This act is meant to protect the water supply. It is a federal act, so it is...
Federal Appeals
Environmental law and the Clean Water Act
We have discussed a variety of cases on this blog. Some of those have had to do with environmental law. The Clean Water Act is one of those laws that has a very important purpose in our world. We understand the act and know its purpose. We also know that businesses...
Understanding the federal court system
Residents of Oregon who have become engaged in complex legislation or have been indicted on federal charges may benefit from an understanding of the structure of the court. There are 94 judicial districts in the United States federal court system, and they are...
How a case gets heard by the U.S. Supreme Court
Oregon residents may be interested to learn how a case ends up being heard by the United States Supreme Court. Because Supreme Court decisions have such a major impact on future cases, not every plaintiff can appeal their case all the way to the top. To begin, the...
Noncompete agreements in Oregon
Entrepreneurs and employees in Oregon may benefit from learning more about the provisions governing noncompeting agreements in the state. These agreements must meet several criteria described in the provisions, otherwise that are voidable by state law. Employers are...
How a federal court’s decision can be appealed
Oregon residents might be interested to learn about the process of appealing a federal court's decision. If a party believes a federal court ruled in error, the case is almost always eligible to receive a second look during an appeal. Although an appeal and a trial...
Oregon court does not have jurisdiction over natural gas appeal
A gas company in Oregon, known as Oregon LNG, has been attempting to get permission for the construction of a terminal and a pipeline for natural gas. It would be constructed out on the Skipanon Peninsula, which is located in Warrenton. This location would put the...
Wolf case moving through 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Wolves are beautiful creatures that should be protected, but a plan by one state could potentially harm these majestic animals. The United States Forest Service and the Idaho Fish and Game Department have been sued by the Western Watersheds Project, Defenders of...
Update: Environmental law case heading to federal appeals court
Protecting the species native to areas is a vital part of protecting the environment; however, there are instances in which it is necessary to look at the impact that actions on the wildlife's habitat will have on humans.A case that we told you about a few weeks ago...
Appeals court process won’t halt Oregon same-sex marriages
Same-sex marriages in Oregon can move full steam ahead without worry for now thanks to a recent decision by the United States Supreme Court. It declined to stop the marriages while the intervention of a group that opposes gay marriage is considered in a federal...