Legal Commentary

Freedom From Religion Foundation Will Sue Rancho Cucamonga
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has taken its billboard battle to the courts...

Freedom from Religion Foundation asks Immigration Office to drop religious oath
The Freedom from Religion Foundation has issued this press release that begins: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has asked the U...

7th Circuit: Freedom from Religion Foundation lacks standing to challenge ?pastoral care? provided by the VA?s Chaplain Service
Freedom From Religion Foundation objected to four specific aspects of the chaplaincy including the clinical focus of the Chaplain Service, the provision of pastoral care to VA outpatients; and the integration of spirituality/religion into VA treatment programs.

Canadian Constitutional Law #28: Freedom of Religion
Can you take your kirpan to school? Not even if it’s in a box under your clothes? These are the questions of section 2(a), freedom of religion...

Wisconsin: Groups want to buy Holmen land to remove star and cross
The New Richmond News reports that the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the American Humanists have bid on public land that contains a star and a cross so that they can remove the symbols...

From Pierce to Smith: The Oregon Connection and Supreme Court Religion Jurisprudence
As an Oregonian, as well as a Ninth Circuit judge privileged to have chambers in the Pioneer Courthouse in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, I thought it fitting to reflect on the role of two landmark decisions on religion by the Supreme Court of the United States arising out of this state

Can a creditor/collection agency call other employees at your place of work AND call your adult children who live in another state?
A creditor can call you at home, several times a day if you aren't answerin...

What is comparative negligence and strict liability in tort law?
A. comparative negligence
B. seller sells to buyer
B. defense of ...

Am I liable for my husband's debts? We are living separately but not legally separated. We have always handled our financial matters separately. What steps can I take to ensure I am not held responsible for his debts? (s
I know in California you are responsible, so chances are probably in Oregon too,...

Is it legal for a company to overwork their employees?
Well, he could 1. Get a new job. Sister, I understand ya, if he's anything ...

Must Freedom of Expression include the license to offend?
Yes

Imposing any limits on speech, no matter how seemingly reasonab...

Walt Disney
alleging a Sikh American applied for a job with Disney but was told he did not have the "Disney look" - apparently referring to his beard and turban, which is required by his religion.

Understaffed Elder Care
Sunwest Management pays $5.5 million in two class action settlements with California and Oregon residents.

Religious Decorations
Oklahoma City to pay attorney fees in religious freedom violations lawsuit.

Soliris Patent
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. agrees to pay the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation a $10 million patent infringement settlement.