Does a business leasing agent / property management do criminal backgrounds checks like they do in personal (apartments)

They might or might not; there is no hard and fast rule. Credit history in many cases is the most important history, which may also be a problem...

What items of mine and those that I purchased do I have a right to take back?

You can take this to small claims court or hire a lawyer. I suspect it would be more practical to go to small claims court, as suggested in the...

I agree with Mr. Bodzin; your son needs advice from a Utah lawyer. In Oregon, he could be asked to pay support, but what a court might require him...

I would urge you to obtain representation by an attorney. There are "rules of evidence" as to what can and cannot be admitted. Depending on what...

What is normal wear and tear constitute in Oregon for rentals

I would not be inclined to characterize "cleaning" as being the result of normal wear and tear. Whether or not it is legitimate for them to charge...

Could my employee to make me to work 30days if my contract is over?

The good news is that slavery has been abolished. Whether or not you have some contractual obligation to keep working will depend on the wording...

I was hired to help open a bar, employer is refusing to pay me stating I volunteered my time.

You are entitled to be paid and to collect some penalty damages. Since this is not a huge claim, you might want to see if BOLI can take up the...

How much notice do I need give an adult family member, who is not being charged rent, to kick them out of the house?

If they are a tenant, you need to give notice in accordance with the Oregon Residential Landlord Tenant Act. But, if this person has not been...

I recently called a courthouse clerk and asked her if I had certain charges pending in WA. She says none show up. Am I ok?

Were you issued a citation? If not, you would not have any charges truly "pending" until you were served with some notice of the charge (or...

If I a white male was fired for not passing 2 Hispanic students by a Hispanic principal, is that reverse discrimination?

You should indeed contact a lawyer dealing in this kind of issue, but you might also want to contact your local representative of the Oregon...