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The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019
President Trump is expected to sign the “Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019” which will add a new option for small business debtors to file bankruptcy under Chapter 11. Small businesses, which are either organized entities (such as corporations or limited liability companies) or individuals operating a business, qualify as small business debtors if the business has no more than $2,725,625.00 of secured and unsecured debts combined at the time the business files bankruptcy. Currently, under Chapter 11, there are different rules for individuals, small business debtors, and regular “big-business” debtors.
2019 Annual Employment Law Conference
When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Registration to start at 7:30 am. Reception to follow seminar until 4:45 pm.) Where: Salem Convention Center Why Attend? It’s been an eventful year for Oregon employers. We’ll update you on the latest developments...
Seven Saalfeld Griggs PC lawyers named to 2020 Best Lawyers® list
Salem, OR, United States, August 15, 2019 -- Saalfeld Griggs Business Lawyers is pleased to announce that seven of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review using...
HAVEN Act Excludes Certain Veteran Payments from Calculation of Current Monthly Income
By: Litigation and Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Groups News Update - On Friday, August 23, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the "Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019" into law. Last week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the...
Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 Passes House and Senate in Bipartisan Win
By Litigation and Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Groups News Update - On Friday, August 23, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the "Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019" into law. The recent passage in the House and Senate of the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019...
American Bankers Association Requests Hemp Industry Guidance, Again
By Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Practice Groups The American Bankers Association (“ABA”) recently urged the United States Senate to promptly issue rules, regulations, and industry guidance to banks and financial institutions that want to bank with and...
Potential Issues with Online Auction Properties
By: Litigation and Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Groups Have you ever considered purchasing property through an online auction site? While online property auctions can present excellent opportunities for the savvy buyer, they may also create pitfalls for the...
2019 Oregon Employment Law Update – Big Changes for Oregon Employers
By: Randall Sutton, Employment Law & Litigation Attorney As the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session winds down, it’s time to catch one’s breath and reflect on the outcome. Although every legislative session has its share of new developments and concerns for employers,...
Land Use Board of Appeals Denial Reversal Marks Major Win for Silverton Developer
By: Alan M. Sorem, Real Estate & Land Use Attorney Alan Sorem and members of the land use practice group at Saalfeld Griggs recently celebrated a major victory on behalf of our client, Gene Oster, who successfully appealed a denial of his subdivision application...
Bend Bulletin’s Parent Company Files Chapter 11 Liquidation Plan, Proposes to Sell All Assets
By Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Practice Groups Western Communications, Inc., the parent company for several Oregon and California regional newspapers, including The Bend Bulletin, The Baker City Herald, The Observer, The Redmond Spokesman, The Daily...