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Oregon follows a "one-bite" common-law rule with negligence per se for leash-law violations — proving the owner knew of dangerous propensity is often case-defining.

Oregon’s 2008 non-compete law (ORS § 653.295) imposes notice, consideration, and 12-month time limits — and the 2021 amendments narrowed enforcement further.

Oregon is a fault state with 51% modified comparative — and minimum PIP under ORS § 742.520 provides up to $15K in first-party medical coverage.

The Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act (ORS § 646.605) allows actual damages, statutory damages of $200+, and attorney fees — and class-action remedies have grown after recent amendments.

Oregon’s Measure 110 decriminalized small-amount drug possession (effective 2021–2024 with subsequent rollback in 2024) — counsel knows what changed when.

Oregon recognizes strict products liability under ORS § 30.900 — and the 8-year statute of repose under § 30.905 bars older claims.

BOLI handles state employment claims under ORS § 659A — Oregon paid sick leave and OFLA (Oregon Family Leave Act) often run alongside FMLA.

Oregon is an equitable-distribution state — and the no-fault grounds under ORS § 107.025 ("irreconcilable differences") govern most modern divorces.

Oregon has immigration court in Portland — and the state’s sanctuary law (ORS § 181A.820) restricts ICE detainer cooperation.

The Oregon Lemon Law (ORS § 646A.400) covers new vehicles within 24 months/24,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

Oregon’s med-mal cap of $500K was struck down in Klutschkowski v. PeaceHealth (2013) — leaving Oregon one of the more plaintiff-friendly med-mal states.

A 2-year SOL under ORS § 12.110 and 51% modified comparative fault frame every Oregon PI case — punitives have unique allocation rules.

Oregon premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — Engweiler v. Department of State, etc., set the modern duty analysis.

Oregon SSA hearing offices in Portland and Eugene process moderate volumes — and Ninth Circuit precedent is comparatively plaintiff-friendly on review.

Oregon workers’ comp under ORS § 656 runs through the Workers’ Compensation Division and Workers’ Compensation Board — and SAIF Corporation is the state-supported insurer.