By Patrick D. Joyce, Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Ilana R. Morady, A. Scott Hecker, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: This week, the State of Oregon issued a final COVID-19 worker protection standard, replacing its temporary rule adopted six months ago. The final rule, effective on May
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By James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the personal possession of illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, and methamphetamine.
Oregon voters passed Measure 110 last week by a wide margin. The ballot measure reclassified possession of small amounts of a list of hard drugs as
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By A. Scott Hecker, Brent I. Clark, Patrick D. Joyce, and Adam R. Young
Seyfarth Synopsis: Oregon OSHA finalized its COVID-19 temporary rule, OAR 437-001-0744, Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks, on November 6, 2020, with most provisions effective as of November 16, 2020; the rule sunsets on May 4, 2021. The temporary rule applies to all workplaces
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