Watch out for “Free” Genetic Testing Offers. They are the latest kind of Medicare fraud.
By slingshotlegalservices |
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning the public about a fraud involving obtaining a cheek swab to conduct genetic testing. Just say NO!!! The Oregon Department of Justice has received reports of fraudsters targeting Medicare beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs, and door-to-door visits. These scammers offer cheek swabs for […]
Read More Attorney Fees in Contracts
By slingshotlegalservices |
We are continually asked our opinion (not legal advice) on whether an attorney fee provision should be part of the written contract. The answer we offer is always the same, “well how do you feel about the attorney fee provision in a contract?” In our experience, an attorney fee provision in a contract can be […]
Read More Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland
By slingshotlegalservices |
Slingshot Legal Services is proud to announce that we are now a Member of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland (“HBA”) and hope to bring our mediation and construction skill set to a new network of people and businesses. This membership will allow us much more exposure in assisting the construction and building community […]
Read More May 2019 CCB Civil Penalties
By slingshotlegalservices |
Please find the May 2019 CCB Civil Penalties link below. Please let us know if you need any assistance with the CCB process, should you find yourself on their Civil Penalties posting. https://www.oregon.gov/CCB/Documents/pdf/civilpenalties.pdf We also assist with BOLI issues.
Read More CCB Civil Penalties Issued April 2019
By slingshotlegalservices |
The CCB has been shaken-up with some administrative changes over the last few weeks, so they were a little tardy (May 31, 2019) in posting the April 2019 Civil Penalties. Please follow the link below and review the attached list of penalties for April 2019. If you see your name or know someone whose name […]
Read More June 2019 CCB Penalty Report
By slingshotlegalservices |
Please follow-the link below for the June 2019 CCB Civil Penalties Report. https://www.oregon.gov/CCB/Documents/pdf/civilpenalties.pdf
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Oregon Construction Liens – Part 2
By slingshotlgpro |
As the days become shorter and shorter, and the dark hours become longer and longer, for construction companies and project owners alike (including homeowners), this means one important fact. Construction projects are wrapping-up for the winter season. This means lien rights need to be understood. In Oregon, a lien claimant (the one performing the work) […]
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Estate Planning
By slingshotlgpro |
Mortality is something none of us want to think about, death is not a typical discussion of ease or convenience. At Slingshot Legal Services, we take the anxiety, frustration, and stress out of preparing for the inevitable. We can assist our clients with their estate planning including the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, […]
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The Importance of Contracts
By slingshotlgpro |
Contracts are a vital and valuable part our day-to-day lives whether used in business transactions or in our personal lives. These written agreements serve as a detailed record of a commitment between two or more parties that break down the terms, rights and responsibilities of each party involved, and also provide security and peace of […]
Read More Separation Agreements
By slingshotlgpro |
Separation Agreements Sometimes when parties are contemplating divorce yet aren’t quite sure if that’s the direction they want to go at the time, they enter into a Separation Agreement. A Separation Agreement is like a divorce judgment but doesn’t hold the legal finality that a filed Divorce Judgment does. It’s much more informal than a […]
Read More Oregon Construction Liens
By slingshotlegalservices |
A large part of our client base are construction companies. One of the main services we provide to our construction clients besides pre and post lien notices are the preparation of construction liens. In assisting our clients in analyzing the timing on preparing the construction lien and filing the construction lien are based in part […]
Read More Covid 19 – How Slingshot Legal Services Can Assist
By slingshotlegalservices |
While most businesses are closed due to the COVID -19 Pandemic, Slingshot Legal Services remains open to assist clients in their mediation, arbitration (ORS 36.670) or paralegal needs, while maintaining and respecting social distancing. Please see our video below on safe practices as well as what we can do to assist during this time.
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