Paul Conable and Megan Reuther co-authored an article on Oregon's litigation privilege for the Spring 2018 issue of the Oregon State Bar Litigation Journal.
Oregon courts have long recognized the absolute litigation privilege as a bar to claims for defamation based on statements made in the course of or incident to judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings. In recent years, however, Oregon’s absolute litigation privilege has expanded dramatically, well beyond the scope originally contemplated. To read Conable and Reuther's full discussion of litigation privilege, download the pdf below.
