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As an update to our blog post of November 25, 2014 (below), the United States District Court for the District of Oregon recently changed course with regard to property surrendered in bankruptcy, vacating and remanding In re Watt. Judge Ann Aiken recognized the lack of clarity to 11 USC 1322(b)(9), which at first blush may appear …
SHRMA Legislative Update Report for May 2015 by Jennifer C. Paul, J.D. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT This is a SHRMA Legislative Update Report provided by the Salem Human Resources Management Association. As the session continues to progress we are beginning to have a better picture about which bills may eventually be enacted into law. …
Con-Tech, Inc. is a charitable tax exempt corporation that is providing opportunities to local high school students to construct a residence. The 2015 house build project, dubbed the Nest by the students, is nearing completion and will soon be listed for sale. To provide the lot, materials and supplies necessary for students to improve their …
by Paul J. Sundermier, Of Counsel No matter what your feelings are about PERS retirees’ benefits, this is an important case. Business persons should be as happy as some retirees with this decision because it explains how the State of Oregon needs to be able to enter into contracts in order to create infrastructure and …
SHRMA April 2015 Legislative Report CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT April 21st was a significant deadline for this session’s proposed legislation. Those bills that failed to pass out of their originating committee are no longer under consideration, giving us a better picture as to those bills that may eventually be enacted into law. Below …
On Thursday, April 23, 2015, Blanchet Catholic School celebrated Founders Day, an annual celebration where they recognize the outstanding service, commitment and contributions of significant members of our Blanchet Community. Our very own Robert Saalfeld received the Blanchet President’s Award. Congratulations to all of these outstanding individuals for their contributions to the students and community of Blanchet …
Saalfeld Griggs will be sponsoring the Mid-Willamette Human Resource Association’s meeting on Creating A Performance Culture. When: May 13, 2015, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Where: Mennonite Home Administration Building Chapel at 5353 Columbus St. SE, Albany, Oregon 97322 Topic: Research shows that performance appraisal is one of the most effective employee engagement …
Attorneys Randall Sutton, David Briggs, Jennifer Paul and Therese Adams will present at The Salem Human Resource Management Association’s HR Basics seminar on employment law. When: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.) Where: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry (CCBI), 626 High St. NE, Salem, Oregon. Seminar …
8th Annual Eminent Domain: Current Developments in Condemnation, Valuation & Challenges Paul Sundermier will participate in The Seminar Group’s seminar on Eminent Domain in Portland on June 4 and 5. The seminar will include an overview and update of Oregon and Federal Eminent Domain and land valuation litigation, with emphasis on special appraisal problems …
Attorney Paul Sundermier will speak at a right of way appraising seminar for the members of the Greater Oregon Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (GOCAI) and the Beaver Chapter (OR) of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). Paul will be speaking about the latest legal issues affecting right of way appraisals and the process of acquiring private …