Oregon Reporter Podcast

Oregon Law News, May 2026

Date of Publishing: May 4, 2026

MCLE ID No: 132974

(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)

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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one Abuse Reporting 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

State of New Mexico, ex rel. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al

• NMDOJ link
• BBC link
• Reuters link
• Tech Policy link
• Justia: dockets & filings link
• Complaint: link

KGM v. Meta et al

• BBC link
• NY Times link

NIA v. Bank of America, N.A.

• Justia link

RPC 1.5C Revisions

• Oregon Bar Writeup (starts on page 9) LINK

Hobby Distillers Association v. US DOJ

• Decision LINK
• Reuters LINK
• HDA Release LINK

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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 License Creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Oregon Reporter Podcast

Abuse Reporting with Geordie Duckler;

Date of Publishing: April 6, 2026

MCLE ID No: 131925

(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)

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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one Abuse Reporting 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

• State v. Suttles, 287 Or. 3 (1979)
• State ex rel. Juvenile Dep't of Multnomah Cty. v. Spencer, 198 Or App 599 (2005)
• State v. Evans, 260 Or App 270 (2013)

Statutory Refences:

• Mandatory reporter: ORS 419B.005(5)(m)
• Duty trigger: ORS 419B.010(1)
• Exception (attorneys): ORS 419B.010(1)
• Mechanics: ORS 419B.015
• Immunity: ORS 419B.025
• Privilege limitation: ORS 419B.040
• Penalties: ORS 419B.010(5), 419B.016

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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 License Creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Oregon Reporter Podcast

Oregon Law News, March 2026 (S2:E11);

Date of Publishing: March 2, 2026

MCLE ID No: 131151

(Pending Approval by the OSB MCLE department)

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This episode of the Oregon Reporter Podcast qualifies you for one mental health / substance abuse 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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Oregon Senate Bill 1507

• Legislative overview: LINK
• Capital Chronicle: LINK
• OPB (older): LINK

NAW vs. DEQ, OEC, OR AG:

• Commentary (new): LINK, LINK
• Legal Summary: LINK, LINK
• Complaint: LINK

State v. Roberts

• Guardian: LINK
• OPB: LINK
• Decision: LINK

LEARNING RESOURCES, INC., ET AL. v. TRUMP

• Opinion: LINK
• Summary: LINK

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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 License Creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Creativecommons.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