Thanks for Nothing: OSHA Changes Post-Accident Testing Rules (and Other Things)

By:David Briggs Employment Law On August 10, 2016 new rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration go into effect related to injured workers.  While OSHA has labeled the rule about electronic submission of injury data, the bigger news relates to post-accident drug and alcohol testing and safety incentive programs. What is OSHA’s New

Dental Lease Tenant Checklist – Watch out for the boiler plate!

By:Alan Sorem Dental Industry Team I am a real estate attorney and member of our dental practice group advising dentists on all real estate matters.  The most common questions I receive are from dentists wondering whether it is necessary to negotiate a custom lease for their practice.  These questions are understandable in light of the

What to Consider When Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer

By:Alan Sorem Real Estate & Land Use The attorney-client relationship can be one of the most important relationships in a person’s professional and sometimes even his or her personal life.  As a real estate lawyer, I have helped clients fulfill their dreams by launching a new business, acquiring and selling key investment properties, developing land,

Idaho, Nevada & Oregon Bankers Association 2016 Annual Convention

Saalfeld Griggs Litigation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Groups Oregon Business Lawyers Erich M. Paetsch moderated the general session “A View from Washington”  at the Idaho, Nevada & Oregon Bankers Association 2016 Annual Convention in Coeur D’alene, Idaho. The session evaluated political and regulatory compliance risks; the most pressing issues and advocacy priorities currently facing

2016 Marion County Junior Livestock Auction

Saalfeld Griggs PC was thrilled to support and attended the Marion County Junior Livestock Auction (MCJLA) this past Saturday, July 9, 2016.  The MCJLA  is a nonprofit organization which provides a positive learning experience for Marion County 4-H and FFA youth to sell their market animals at the Marion County Fair.  Saalfeld Griggs sponsored the

Seven Saalfeld Griggs PC Attorneys Named to 2016 Best Lawyers® in America List

  Salem, OR, United States — Saalfeld Griggs PC is pleased to announce that seven lawyers have been named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media,

New Guidance for Mortgage Servicers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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BOLI’s Complicated New Rules for Payment of Minimum Wage by Region

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Randall Sutton Management-Side Employment Law Saalfeld Griggs PC   The first of several significant annual increases to Oregon’s minimum wage are effective July 1st.  The rate of increases will vary by geographic region.  Within the Portland Urban growth boundary, the  minimum wage increases most quickly, starting at $9.75/hr on July 1, with a big

BOLI’s New Complicated Rules for Payment of Minimum Wage by Region

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BOLI’s New Complicated Rules For Payment Of Minimum Wage By Region   By: Randall Sutton Management-Side Employment Law Saalfeld Griggs PC   The first of several significant annual increases to Oregon’s minimum wage are effective July 1st.  The rate of increases will vary by geographic region.  Within the Portland Urban growth boundary, the  minimum wage