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

Land Use Legislation Update

By Mark Shipman and Alan Sorem Each year when the Oregon State Legislature meets, members of the legislative body propose a number of land use bills. This year is no exception. The following is a selective summary of land use bills currently pending before the Oregon State Legislature. Urban Growth Boundary Bills Last year, the headline act of the Oregon

Your Office Lease- Not an Afterthought When Buying A Practice

By Mark Shipman & Doug Alexander You just started the initial negotiations on purchasing a dental practice. In addition to discussing the purchase price of the practice, the goodwill, and the equipment, there is a single line on the letter of intent that says you will assume the existing lease agreement or that you will

My Lease May Keep Me From Selling My Business?

By Doug Alexander & Mark Shipman Interestingly, many business owners don’t consider the importance of their lease or leases of business property when it comes to an eventual sale of the business. We see leases take many forms. They run the gamut from a simple handshake to confirm a verbal agreement to an extensive 50-page