Oregon Reporter Podcast

Oregon Reporter Podcast
When You Yell at Me, It Makes Me Nervous, with David Elkanich (S2:E6); 
Date of Publishing: October 6, 2025
MCLE ID No: 126050
(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one ethics CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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David Elkanich is a shareholder at Buchalter. Mr. Elkanich focuses his practice primarily on legal ethics, risk management, and discipline defense. He advises lawyers, law firms, in-house legal departments, as well as students and other professionals, on a variety of ethics issues, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, fee disputes, internal investigations, law firm dissolutions and partnership disputes, malpractice and professional  liability cases, and litigation issues, such as withdrawal and disqualification motions.
In addition, Mr. Elkanich represents lawyers, students and other professionals in front of regulatory authorities and bar associations on licensing, admissions, reciprocity, character and fitness, consumer protection, unauthorized practice of law, and disciplinary matters.
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Show Notes: 
Oregon State Bar Statement of Professionalism
Link
Conduct Counts: Professionalis for Litigation and Courtroom Practice
(by Hon. Daniel L. Harris and John V. Acosta) 
Link
Ahanchian v. Xenon Pictures, 624 F.3d 1253 (2010)
Decision
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com 

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Oregon Law News, September 2025 (S2:E5); 
Date of Publishing: September 2, 2025
MCLE ID No: 125216
(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
EPIC GAMES, INC. V. GOOGLE LLC
Decision
Epic v. Apple
Gibson v. Cendyn Group, LLC
Decision
THAKUR V. TRUMP
Decision
9th Circuit Precedence for Agency Actions
SEC V. BARRY
Decision
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com 

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Oregon Law News, August 2025 (S2:E4); 
Date of Publishing: August 4, 2025
MCLE ID No: 124571
(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
House v. NCAA (Settlement)
Timeline
Wilmer Hale Summery
NPR Article
Ropes Grey Article  
Oregon’s Response (HB3694)
Bill Tracker
Enrolled Language
Portland Tribune Critique
Disney, et. al. v. Midjourney
Court Docs
Complaint
Frost Brown Todd Article
Legal Eagle YouTube Video
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
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Oregon Reporter Podcast
Modern Electronic Discovery with Hon. Martha Walters and Michael Willes (S2:E3); 
Date of Publishing: July 7, 2025
MCLE ID No: 123850
(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one practical skills CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
Cahill v. Nike; 3:18-cv-01477-JR
Order Re Motion to Compel
Gollersrud v. LMPC; 371 Or 739 (2023)
Decision
Markstrom v. Guard Publishing
2018 Decision
2021 Decision
Wickersham v. Eastside Distilling
Order Re Motion to Disqualify Counsel and for Protective Order
Yela Fiduciary Services v. Benton County
Opinion and Order Re Motion for Sanctions
A Last Vestige of Oregon’s Wild West: Oregon’s Lawless Approach to Electronically Stored Information; Tornek and Olson, 2009 
Article
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Oregon Law News, June 2025 (S2:E2); 
Date of Publishing: June 2, 2025
MCLE ID No: 123205
(Approved by the OSB MCLE department on June 9, 2025)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
Casala, LLC v. Kotek (re BM 119 “Labor Peace Agreement” Requirement)
Opinion
Harris Sliwoski Blog Post 
SB 1101 (PL 280 Retrocession)
Text of Bill 
Legislative Overview
OPB Article
Woodland v. Hill (Lil Nas X Case) 
Opinion
Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Decision (SCOTUS re 2 Live Crew) 
Wikipedia Page re Campbell v. Acuff-Rose
USA v. Yafa
Opinion
Yelp v. Paxton
Opinion   
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music Clip Use (Fair Use):
Excerpt from “Pretty Woman” by 2 Live Crew, used for educational and commentary purposes under the Fair Use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107). This use is consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., 510 U.S. 569 (1994), which affirmed the transformative, parodic nature of the work. This podcast is a non-commercial, nonprofit production published by a 501(c)(3) organization.
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Oregon Law News, May 2025 (S2:E1); 
Date of Publishing: May 5, 2025
MCLE ID No: 121982
(Approved by the OSB MCLE department on May 8, 2025)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
AirDoctor, LLC v. Xiamen Qichuang Trade Co
FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments
Oyez
More
Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn
Oyez
Oregon AG, Dan Rayfield, Sues Coinbase
DOJ Press Release
Howey Test
Bitcoin not a security
Re Ripple Labs
Re dismissal of SEC case
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
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Oregon Reporter Podcast
Ethical Implications of Generative AI for the Legal Profession, with Rebekah Hanley (S1:12); 
Date of Publishing: April 7, 2025
MCLE ID No: 120505
(Approved by the OSB MCLE Department as of April 7, 2025)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one ethics CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
Study (University of Minnesota, School of Law): AI-Powered Lawyering: AI Reasoning Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and the Future of Legal Practice, March 4, 2025, Shwarcz, Manning, Barry, Cleveland, Prescott, Rich
Blog Post (One Useful Thing): 15 Times to use AI, and 5 Not to, Ethan Mollick
Article (Suffolk University Law School): The Legal Ethics of Generative AI, Andrew Perlman
ABA Formal Opinion 512
OSB Formal Opinion 2025-205
Oregon State Bar Bulletin, April 2024 (The AI Issue)
Justice Brooks: Understanding Generative AI: A Primer for the Next Step in AI and its Legal Applications
Shannon Gormley: Reality is More Complex: AI’s Efficiency Isn’t a Direct Line to Increased Access to Justice
Melody Finnemore: The Next Generation: Law Schools Navigate AI Amid Rapidly Changing Landscape
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com 

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Oregon Law News; March 2025 (S1:11); 
Date of Publishing: March 3, 2025
MCLE ID No: 119774
(Approved by the OSB MCLE Department on March 17, 2025)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
Former OLCC Official Sues State of Oregon
Article (KCBY.com)
New Oregon Law Seals Prior Eviction Actions
Article (KTVZ.com)
HB 2001
Oregon House Republicans Introduce Bill Re Sanctuary Policies
Article (Cannon Beach Gazette)
Bill
Oregon Pharmaceutical Pricing Bill Reaches Ninth Circuit
Article (Courthousenews.com)
Oregon Attorney General Issues AI Guidance
Article (natllawreview.com)
Guidance
In Re California Pizza Kitchen
Decision
Six v. IQ Data Int’l
Decision
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com 

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Oregon Law News; February 2025 (S1:10); 
Date of Publishing: February 3, 2025
MCLE ID No: 118778
(Approved by the OSB MCLE department on Feb 13, 2025)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one general CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
Tik Tok v. Garland
First Amendment Overview
Oyez Overview
Decision
Tik Tok Back Online (CNN Article) 
Project Veritas v. Schmidt
Reuters Article
Decision
Oregonian Article
“Number Words,” by Suzanne Rowe
LINK
Executive Orders
Tracker
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com 

Oregon Reporter Podcast
Modern Practice Management, with Monica Logan of the PLF (S1:E9); 
Date of Publishing: January 6, 2025
MCLE ID No: 117646
(Approved by the OSB MCLE department on January 2, 2025)
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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one practical skills CLE Credit (upon its approval by the OSB MCLE department), which can be self-reported on your MCLE transcript. 
For Instructions on self-reporting this credit, click HERE. 
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Show Notes: 
Office Systems
Practice Aid: Office Systems Review Checklist
Blog: Plugging the “Knowledge Drain”: How to Retain Knowledge to Ensure Your Firm’s Continued Success (September 13, 2022)
CLE: Practice Management Software: Know What You Want Before Making the Switch
Client Communication
Practice Aid: Client Relations Best Practices
Blog: Call Me Maybe: Improving Client Communication to Reduce Malpractice Risk
Calendaring
Practice Aid: Docketing and Calendaring Checklist
Practice Aid: Reminder and Tickler Systems
Blog: Apps to Help Legal Professionals Stay Organized (October 30, 2023)
Billing and Trust Accounting
Practice Aid: Accepting Credit Cards
Blog: Billing Software: Explore Your Options
Blog: Mobile Banking: Take Advantage and Tread Lightly
File Management
Practice Aid: Floating in the Cloud
Practice Aid: How to Back Up Your Computer
Blog: File Management: Tips for Managing the Chaos
Practice Aid: File Retention and Destruction Guidelines 
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This Episode’s Sponsors: 
CC Reporting: providing remote court reporting services across the state of Oregon, and in-person coverage from Salem to Medford. Schedule online at CCReporting.com. CC Reporting: we've got you covered. 
Watkinson Laird Rubenstein: serving Oregon for 30 years from offices in Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Bend.  Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate transactions, and Civil Litigation.  Visit wlrlaw.com for more information.
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Support The Oregon Reporter Podcast: 
Support us at patreon.com/OregonReporterPodcast
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Intro/Outro Music: 
“Happy Boy Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseCreativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All Rights Reserved by Oregon Reporter Podcast, LLC; no part of this show may be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without permission. 
For all inquiries: info@oregonreporterpodcast.com