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Oregon’s Battle Over Outdoor Recreation Liability: Push for Legal Waivers Pits Industry Survival Against Consumer Safety

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SALEM, Ore. — A sense of urgency filled the air as members of the Oregon House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade listened intently to harrowing stories of recreation-related tragedies across the state, ranging from deadly drownings on the Rogue River to severe skiing incidents on both Mount Hood and Mount Bachelor. Among the testimonies on February 19 were accounts of disastrous events including a horrific rodeo accident and disturbing cases of abuse. As stakeholders presented evidence, the focus also turned to the burgeoning financial pressures faced by outdoor recreational businesses. Proprietors from … Read more

Controversial Bankruptcy Trial Pits Troubled Prison Health-Care Provider Against Outraged Federal Officials and Civil Rights Groups

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HOUSTON – A controversial legal maneuver in the bankruptcy trial of troubled prison health-care provider Tehum Care Services Inc. is drawing attention from federal officials and civil rights groups. The trial, set to begin Friday in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, will test the validity of a settlement proposed by Tehum that would strip prisoners and others of their right to sue parties involved in the takeover and bankruptcy of Corizon Health Inc., the nation’s former largest prison healthcare provider. Tehum, a shell company established to absorb legal liabilities of … Read more