The partners of Kormanik Hallam & Sneed LLP have recently presented at various Continuing Legal Education seminars on topics related to their employment law practices.
In December, 2007, John Kormanik presented at a seminar entitled "Employment Laws Made Simple" sponsored by the National Business Institute, in Boise, Idaho. Mr. Kormanik's presentation was on the topics of: (1) Set the Stage with New Hires - Consistency from the Start; (2) Protective Measures Equate to Safeguards; and (3) Separation of Employment.
In September, 2007, Guy Hallam presented at a Continuing Legal Education seminar sponsored by the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, in Jackpot, Nevada. Mr. Hallam's presentation was on the topic of "Non-Compete Agreements, Both Sides of the Coin (Representing Employees and Employers)."
Mr. Kormanik remains the "Seminar Chair" for the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association and is facilitating Continuing Legal Education seminars in February, 2008, in Boise, Idaho and June 2008, in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Please contact the Firm if you would like additional information about these news items or the presentations made by members of the Firm.
RECENT RESULTS
Construction matters - In December 2007 and January 2008, members of the Firm successfully negotiated settlements in a number of construction disputes for several of the Firm's construction contractor clients. These settlements included negotiated payments on materialman's liens, settlement of potential claims under the Idaho Notice and Opportunity to Repair Act, and negotiated payments to subcontractors of amounts due prior to filing of liens. These settlements were all negotiated by the Firm prior to the institution of litigation.
Bybee v. Isaac - On January 30, 2008, attorneys for the Firm were successful in an employment law and contract dispute before the Idaho Supreme Court. The jury verdict for the Firm's client was upheld and new Idaho law was made regarding the assignment of non-compete agreements, among other issues. To view the Court's opinion, go to: http://www.isc.idaho.gov/opinions/Bybee.pdf.
Confidential Settlement - In January, 2008, the Firm completed the negotiation of a confidential settlement on behalf of an employee who claimed that his former employer had discriminated against him on the basis of his age. This settlement was reached prior to litigation, and the terms, conditions, parties, and settlement amount are confidential.
Stevenson v. Stephens - In December, 2007, the Firm completed a negotiated settlement in the litigation related to the purchase of the Nouque Ranch, a cattle operation with property in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada. Members of the Firm successfully completed a court trial in this matter in Malheur County Circuit Court, Oregon, in January, 2007. As part of the settlement, the Firm's client received settlement payments totaling over $350,000.00 and the remaining litigation and pending appeals were dismissed.
Herrick v. Vick - In December 2007, the Firm settled, through mediation, the matter of Herrick v. Vick, which was pending in state court, in Ada County, Idaho. The Firm's clients, the Herricks, received payments totaling $10,000.00 to compensate them for the loss of their cat.
Hammer v. West Coast Paper Co. - In August, 2007, the Firm settled, the matter of Hammer v. West Coast Paper Co., an employment dispute and wrongful termination case which was pending in United States District Court, for the State of Idaho. The settlement terms, conditions, and payments are confidential.
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UPCOMING TRIALS/MATTERS
In 2008, the Firm has various trials scheduled, including the matters of:
Marlow v. Combs Car Corral, a case in Idaho state court, Canyon County, related to claims of employment discrimination and wrongful termination; and
Farm Bureau Insurance Company v. Gardner, a case in Idaho state court, Payette, County, related to a declaratory judgment action brought by the insurance company and counterclaims brought by Mr. Gardner.
