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Use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) by Legal Professionals
This article was written with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence. Sort of. When I was asked to write an article about the potential benefits and pitfalls of the use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) by legal professionals in preparing legal documents, I wanted...
The Moody Blues: Moody v. Oregon Cmty. Credit Union, 371 Or. 772 (2023)
On December 29, 2023, the Oregon Supreme Court issued its much anticipated opinion in Moody v. Oregon Cmty. Credit Union, 371 Or. 772 (2023). As discussed below, the opinion generally affirmed the Oregon Court of Appeals January 2022 decision that caused quite a stir...
Comparative Misconduct: A Subspecies of Contributory Negligence?
It is well established in Oregon that a plaintiff’s mere negligence cannot be compared to a defendant’s higher culpable conduct, such as reckless, wanton, or willful conduct. Hampton Tree Farms, Inc. v. Jewett, 158 Or. App. 376, 393–94, 974 P.2d 738, 747. But simple...