A Note About a Recent Suggestion

I recently received a suggestion that I comment on the recent campaign contributions case from the Supreme Court.

Unfortunately, that’s not an issue that I know enough about to comment on the legal issues, and it’s really not what this blog is about.  I’m trying to discuss issues that may be of benefit to clients, and I don’t represent any campaign committees or other clients who may be interested.

You’ve Got a Toyota (or Another Car with the Same Gas Pedal) – What Do You Do?

Probably the fastest-breaking news regarding consumer matters in the past few weeks was Toyota’s recall of eight different car models because of a defective gas pedal with a tendency to stick in the down position. 

The Goldman Case: Tips on Preventing International Child Abduction

A New Jersey man’s Christmas gift in 2009 was the return of his son after his wife abducted the child to Brazil six years ago. In 2004, Bruna Carniero Ribiero convinced David Goldman that she should take their son Sean on vacation. Once in Brazil, she filed for divorce without notifying David, and later remarried. Even after Bruna died in 2008, her second husband continued to seek custody until after a five year legal battle, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled in David’s favor.

New Child Support Calculation Guidelines: Important Issues to Consider

States are required by federal law to review, every few years, their procedures for calculating child support.  Oregon’s new regulations went into effect on January 4, 2010, and there have been some changes that will affect how the courts are likely to award support.  If you are paying or receiving child support and there has been a change in the family’s economic situation, or if you are seeking support, you should be aware of these changes. Oregon courts have a record of following the regulations fairly strictly.

Improving this Blog

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Once again, anything discussed in the newsletter will be public information and will be discussed only on a general basis. Please do not ask about your own case.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new online version of Discussing the Law.  I plan to regularly post articles that may be of interest to clients and potential clients.  The first article will discuss Oregon’s new rules for calculating child support and should be posted later today.

Feel free to comment on any article or suggest topics that you’d like discussed.

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