Jan 2, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Litigation, News
Although the so-called “fiscal cliff” was averted, certain payroll tax changes took effect on January 1, 2013. Employers should be aware of the following changes to Social Security and Medicare tax withholdings for wages earned in this new year: 1. Social Security –...
Nov 28, 2012 | Litigation
Buyer Beware of Hidden City Liens By Shannon Raye Martinez SAALFELD GRIGGS PC Imagine this scenario. A developer and a buyer enter into an agreement for the “short sale” of a newly constructed home (i.e., the property is selling for less than the total amount of debt...
Nov 28, 2012 | Litigation
The Price of Justice By Hunter B. Emerick Saalfeld Griggs PC My learning curve as a new member of the Board of Governors for the Oregon State Bar has been quite steep. The Board oversees many functions of the Bar, including attorney discipline, legal malpractice...
Nov 28, 2012 | Litigation
The Business Person’s Guide to Winning Documentation By Randall P. Sutton Saalfeld Griggs PC In a court trial, the “truth” is whatever the judge or jury believes. Because both sides tell contradicting stories, a trial is all about what you can prove, not what...
Nov 28, 2012 | Litigation
Social Media and Electronic Discovery By Litigation Practice Group Saalfeld Griggs PC Businesses are using social media outlets with increasing frequency as a means for marketing, and communicating with current and potential customers. Social media allows businesses...
Nov 28, 2012 | Litigation
Recent Legislation Affects Contractor’s Written Warranty Agreements By Hunter B. Emerick Saalfeld Griggs PC In its most recent session, the Oregon Legislature amended the 2003 Notice of Defect Act. The Notice of Defect Act generally requires that a residential...
