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SPPE: The Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination Provides a New Pathway to Becoming a Lawyer in Oregon

Victoria Blachly November 21, 2023 No Comments

This month the Oregon Supreme Court unanimously approved a new pathway to becoming a licensed lawyer in Oregon for law school graduates, which avoids taking the bar exam – a test that raises concerns of discrimination, is expensive, and takes substantial time to prepare for, with the most recent passage rate of only 69%. Under the

Construction Liens in Oregon

Van M. White III November 14, 2023 No Comments

Contractors and suppliers on construction projects not paid on time may not be able to keep current or meet their financial obligations. Lack of payment and late payments also leads to wasted resources and reduced profits. Industry surveys indicate that contractors and suppliers on construction projects are often paid late and many of them don’t

Do NOT Sit on Your Estate Plan (especially if it’s in the couch) – Learning From Aretha Franklin

Victoria Blachly July 13, 2023 No Comments

After five years and a family battle over two handwritten wills left by the singing legend Aretha Franklin, a jury ruled that the later executed will – found in the cushions of Ms. Franklin’s couch – was her validly executed will. While we all Respect (1967) Aretha Franklin, you need to Jump to It (1982),

Scam Warning: Be Careful of The Geeks

Victoria Blachly June 12, 2023 No Comments

Oregon’s Attorney General, Ellen Rosenblum warns, “If you get a text message or email that says you were or will be charged hundreds of dollars to renew your Geek Squad membership unless you call a phone number within 24 hours, don’t be fooled. This is a scam.” The report indicates such emails will often be accompanied by a

Public Tax Shaming

Valerie Sasaki May 20, 2023 No Comments

In 2019, the Oregon Legislature passed SB523, which authorized the Department of Revenue to publicly disclose the individual and business taxpayers who owe $50,000 or more. During the pandemic, the Department of Revenue put this program on hold. However, with the worst of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, the Department is moving forward. Taxpayers

Oregon Attorney General Warns of Tax Season Scams

Brandon Torkelsen April 10, 2023 No Comments

Tax season is here, and with it come scams and frauds that target unsuspecting taxpayers. The Attorney General of Oregon, Ellen Rosenblum, has issued a warning and provided some tips to help people stay safe. Be wary of government imposter scams, in which scammers pose as representatives of government agencies or businesses. These scams often

We Are Leaders

Laura Brady January 26, 2023 No Comments

SYK Family Law Attorney Adriana Gomez is featured in this month’s edition of the Oregon State Bar Bulletin as a recipient of the Oregon New Lawyers Division (ONLD) Member Services Award. The mission of the ONLD is to assist new lawyers with the transition to practicing law in Oregon and to engage and leverage new

Online Education for Older Adults – Really, for ALL Of Us

Victoria Blachly January 12, 2023 No Comments

Have you heard of, or been the target of, an online scheme? Of course you have! Warning! Your Account Has Been Locked Fake Government Threats From the IRS or FBI About Your Misdeeds Alleged Problems With Your Bank Account with “Vishing” (voice phone hacking) Demands For An Extended Car Warranty Text Message Scams (“Smishing”) Online

How a Prenuptial Agreement May Keep You Happily Married

Christine Costantino January 9, 2023 No Comments

I am often asked by clients whether they should get a prenuptial agreement or not. Some of my clients only come to see me because their parents are “making” them get a prenuptial agreement in order to secure some future inheritance or perhaps shares in the family business. Others have been asked to sign a

Your Employees’ Workday May Begin Sooner Than You Think

Tim Resch November 7, 2022 No Comments

When a workday begins can depend on the type of work performed and necessary steps to start the work each day. But with the ever-growing presence of computer software use in the workforce, can starting up and shutting down a work computer add some extra time to a paycheck? The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of

Important New Case Law Confirms Protection for Vulnerable Oregonians

Darlene Pasieczny September 19, 2022 No Comments

SYK is proud to announce financial elder abusers under ORS 124.110 cannot wipe away debts to their victims just by filing for bankruptcy. While one would hope that would not be controversial, the previously reported cases provided too much gray area for abusers. However, with SYK’s recent work, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth

SYK Partner Victoria Blachly’s Work on the Uniform Law Commission

Victoria Blachly September 9, 2022 No Comments

Happy 130th Birthday to the Uniform Law Commission (“ULC”)! Samuels Yoelin Kantor Fiduciary Litigation Partner Victoria Blachly is an Oregon Commissioner for the ULC. Read our interview with Victoria about her work on the ULC. What does the ULC do? The ULC “provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability

Too Good To Be True: Inheritance Scams

Victoria Blachly August 16, 2022 No Comments

The Federal Trade Commission just posted a strong reminder on their Consumer Advice page: If you get a letter from an alleged law firm claiming you are the beneficiary of large piles of money, to be split between the law firm, you and some charities – but you must keep it a SECRET – it

This Is ALL Of Us: Musings From the End of a Television Series and The End of A Life

Victoria Blachly May 19, 2022 No Comments

NBC’s “This Is Us” aired its penultimate show last night. It is perhaps the most poignant and heart wrenching writing and acting that I have ever seen on television. As the matriarch of the family, Rebecca Pearson, suffers with Alzheimer’s Disease and, in a way, had already left her family behind some time ago, as

Social Media & Child Custody

Christine Costantino May 4, 2022 No Comments

Celebrity divorces are not news and many celebrities go out of their way to keep their divorces out of the mainstream and social media. One recent exception is the ongoing divorce of “Kimye” or Kim Kardashian and Ye (aka Kanye) West. The “Kimye” divorce has not made the news because of the size of their

New Guardianship Rules in Washington

Laura Nelson April 15, 2022 No Comments

I think we’ve all succumbed to the siren song of New Year’s Resolutions, right? Whether it’s losing a few pounds (guilty!), going to the gym, meditating, we all start the year with the best of intentions. Washington State is no different with the adoption of the Uniform Guardianship Act in January 2022, although unlike most

Aphasia – Planning for the Unimaginable

Victoria Blachly April 11, 2022 No Comments

At 67 years of age, Bruce Willis recently disclosed his diagnosis for aphasia. Aphasia is a communication disorder, with various manifestations of impairments. It can affect ones ability to understand language, including affecting speaking and writing, but aphasia does not impair one’s intelligence. This is an important factor to appreciate. The main symptoms of aphasia

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