The recent Supreme Court decision City of Grants Pass v. Johnson has dramatically shifted the landscape of public camping regulation in Western states, opening the door for cities across the West to enforce camping bans on public property. Oregon … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Public Camping Policy: After Grants Pass v. Johnson, Questions Remain

Last month, the Supreme Court held in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) that a federal administrative agency’s interpretation of the law would no longer receive deference from the court in the context of an ambiguous statute. Instead, … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Reduces Authority of Federal Agencies

On June 28, 2024, the US Supreme Court ruled in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson that state and local governments can limit camping on public property by individuals experiencing homelessness. This will have an uncertain impact in Oregon due to state … [Read more...] about Oregon Law Remains Uncertain After Supreme Court Allows Public Camping Bans

Revised April 15, 2024 Big Brother is watching you . . . Any individual who owns a minimum 25% interest in or who exercises “substantial control” over a small- or medium-sized business is required to file reports with the federal government … [Read more...] about New Federal Reporting Law for Business Owners Takes Effect

On March 15, 2024, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a public official who prevents someone from commenting on the official’ s social media page (e.g. blocking the person or deleting their comments) could potentially be liable for a free speech … [Read more...] about Free Speech Rights to Interact with Public Officials on Social Media