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David Allen

Speak Up Now or It's Too Late

Everybody is familiar with the part of a wedding where the audience is given an opportunity by the person officiating to express why the couple about to be married should not proceed with the ceremony, telling all present to…more

Deed of Trust, Foreclosure, Homeowners, Statute of Limitations, Trust Deeds

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Mark Bogard

Who Can Issue a Stop Notice?

Construction attorney Mark Bogard explains how a stop notice can be used by contractors and suppliers to ensure payment…more

Construction Industry, General Contractors, Stop Notices, Suppliers

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Neal Bookspan

The Road to Success Means Constantly Assessing and Changing the Actions You’re Taking

Success comes from constantly assessing the results from actions you take and adjusting, depending on what is or is not working. If something you’re doing is not successful, you need to change it or try something new. The funny…more

Business Development, Career Development, Firm Leadership, Law Firm Partners, Professional Development

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Mervyn Braude

Unrestricted Use of Medical Records in Arizona Divorces and Parenting Time Cases Has Changed

For many years, the question of whether medical records could be used in an Arizona divorce case was settled – so long as the issues of parenting time and legal decision-making were in dispute, all medical records relevant to…more

Best Interest Standard, Child Custody, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Medical Records

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Jonathan Brooks

How to Use Arbitration in an Arizona Family Law Case

Arbitration is an underutilized tool in Arizona family law cases. Put simply, arbitration is a dispute resolution process where an agreed-upon third party—the arbitrator—resolves a family law dispute outside of a traditional…more

Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Arbitrators, Family Law Courts, Written Agreements

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Roger Cohen

2021 Amendments to Arizona’s Homestead Statute Confused Yet?

There has been a good amount of commentary regarding Arizona House Bill 2617, which amends the Arizona Homestead Statute, and related statutes, effective January 1, 2022. Despite what appears to be the consensus, the Bill is not…more

Amended Legislation, Arizona, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debtors

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Beth Cohn

Will Your Vote Count? Member and Manager Voting under Arizona’s New LLC Act

Arizona's new Limited Liability Company Act (the "New Act"), which goes into effect for all Arizona LLCs on September 1, 2020, and already governs limited liability companies (each an "LLC") formed on or after September 1, 2019,…more

Limited Liability Act, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Managing Members, Members, New Rules

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Brenda Edwards

Not Making a Decision Is Making a Decision

Groups frequently make decisions. Even not making a decision is making a decision. Many decisions are minor, while others have major consequences. And all of us make decisions all the time. This fundamental covers the…more

Business Development, Client Services, Law Practice Management, Legal Project Management, Strategic Planning

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David Farren

The Feds Are Going After Non-Compete Covenants

On July 7, 2021, President Biden announced that he intends to sign an executive order targeting employer-employee non-compete covenants (agreements) nationwide through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC investigates and…more

Biden Administration, Employment Contract, Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Hiring & Firing

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Emma Freeburg

How Do I Know If My Employer Discriminated and/or Retaliated Against Me Based on My Military Status?

USERRA prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee because of their past or current military service. Specifically, USERRA prohibits an employer from denying service members initial employment, reemployment,…more

Adverse Employment Action, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination, Military Leave, Military Service Members

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Douglas Guffey

CARES Act Grants Need Not Be Repaid, But Must Be Earned

Beginning April 10, 2020, thousands of health care providers across the country began receiving funds from the US Government in the form of grants made under the federal CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27,…more

Bad Actors, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Ethics, Federal Grants

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Aaron Haar

Internet Eviction: Using the UDRP to Boot Cybersquatters

Cybersquatters often exploit brand owners by demanding a large payment for a domain name that is similar to the brand owner’s trademark. Cybersquatters may also seek to profit from rerouting internet traffic intended for the…more

Bad Faith, Brand, Cybersquatting, Domain Names, Intellectual Property Protection

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Laurence Hirsch

How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Proceeding

Using social media as a weapon to harm your spouse, whether intentionally or unintentionally, during the pendency of a divorce case can have serious negative consequences. Courts may consider social media activity as evidence in…more

Child Custody, Child Support, Credibility, Divorce, Marriage

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Michelle Hogan

US Supreme Court Lowers the Threshold Harm Required for Employees to Maintain Title VII Discrimination Claims

In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court held that an employee need only show “some harm” to maintain a Title VII discrimination claim against an employer for a lateral job transfer. Background - After nine years…more

Adverse Employment Action, Civil Rights Act, Discrimination, Employee Transfers, Employment Litigation

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Gary Jaburg

Great Leaders Share these Seven Traits

COVID-19 has created unprecedented turmoil globally. Few businesses have been able to avoid the impact. How leaders have responded is widely varied. They have either been decisive and calmed concerns or have created more chaos…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Firm Leadership, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Law Practice Management

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G. Marinelli

Finding a Positive Work/Life Balance

As I sat down to write this message, I noticed the words “choose” and “chose” kept coming up as I gathered my thoughts. And, really, when it comes down to it, it really IS a choice as to how much of a work/life balance one…more

Firm Leadership, Professional Development, Service Professionals

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Natalie Mathews

Five Signs Your Ex May Be A Narcissist

A relationship with a narcissist involves a toxic cycle of emotional abuse and destruction. It is not uncommon for a victim to be entirely unaware of the negative toll a narcissist takes on their mental health and self-esteem…more

Divorce, Mental Health, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Separation, Spouses

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Nathan Meyer

Arizona Court of Appeals Confirms UM/UIM Statute of Limitations

The Insurer issued an Auto Policy and an Umbrella Policy. The Auto Policy provided $100,000 of UIM coverage and the Umbrella Policy provided $2,000,000 of UIM coverage. Just like ARS § 12-555(C)(2),the Auto Policy barred UIM…more

Arbitration, Auto Insurance, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation, State Farm

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Tom Moring

The Arizona Court of Appeals Issues Further Clarity on Prop 209 Application

In Joseph Silence v. Shane T. Betts No. 1 CA-CV 23-0178, the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed Maricopa County’s Superior Court’s decision and clarified how Proposition 209’s Savings Clause applies to garnished wages before the…more

Appellate Courts, Arizona, Debtors, Non-Exempt Employees, Savings Clause

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Lisa Paine

The Corporate Transparency Act Overview

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, and requires certain entities – primarily smaller and unregulated companies – to file a report identifying beneficial owners and…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes

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Philomena Patiño

Protective Orders: Developing a Safety Plan

When it comes to safety planning in the context of protective orders which include Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment, it is important that you take steps to protect yourself, as well as anyone who is listed…more

Documentation, Harassment, Legal Advice, Protective Orders, Restraining Orders

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Micalann Pepe

The Way to Gain a Good Reputation

JW Way Fundamental #15: Treasure, Protect, and Promote our Reputation - "We're all caretakers and beneficiaries of the firm's image and reputation at all times and all situations. Consider how your actions affect our…more

Best Practices, Business Development, Client Services, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners

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Ilya Prokopets

How Are Rental Real Estate Investments Handled In A Divorce?

One of the most common assets that divorcing couples own is real property. In many cases, the real property is limited to the marital residence. However, some cases also involve either residential or commercial investment…more

Commercial Property Owners, Community Property, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Marital Assets

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Mitchell Reichman

Win Your High-Stakes, Complex Divorce by Staying Out of Court

People seeking to resolve their complex, high net worth divorces in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court in the State of Arizona can find themselves trapped in a system that is not well suited to meet…more

Arbitration, Business Valuations, Divorce, Fair Market Value, Family Law Courts

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Echo Reynolds

Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Settlement Conference

In many state courts, civil cases that meet certain threshold criteria are subject to the parties’ participation in a mandatory settlement conference. Although many attorneys and litigants view these settlement conferences as a…more

Dispute Resolution, Good Faith, Mediation, Settlement Conferences

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Michelle Ronan

Four Tips to Keep Gratitude Top of Mind

I recently spoke with a friend who lives in Texas. The catastrophic snow storm left his family without power or running water for several days. Oddly, he did not complain about how miserable his situation was. Instead, he told…more

Best Management Practices, Remote Working, Stress Reduction, Time-Management

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Kathi Sandweiss

Putting the Shine on Schein, and What Does Vin Diesel Have to Say About Arbitrations?

As Dominic Toretto says: “Ask any racer, any real racer, it doesn’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning’s winning.” “Fast and Furious” is the tenth highest-grossing film series ever, with a combined gross of over…more

Appeals, Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Arbitrators, Contract Disputes

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Maria Crimi Speth

Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Infringement, Navigating the Evolving Standards

In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, one of the most pressing challenges is posed by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). Particularly in the realm of photography and visual content, AI…more

Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Intellectual Property Protection

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Alden Thomas

Arizona Minimum Wage Increased on January 1, 2024

The Arizona minimum wage increased from $13.85 per hour to $14.35 per hour. The latest increase took effect on January 1, 2024, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2024. This means that Arizona employers will need to…more

Arizona, Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees, Minimum Wage, Remote Working

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David Uffens

Eight Essential Tax Insights For Arizona Residents Who Are Navigating Divorce

Divorce and legal separation can entail more than just emotional and legal complexities. They can also involve navigating intricate and complex tax implications. There are eight key considerations to consider relative to…more

Alimony, Attorney's Fees, Child Support, Divorce, Income Taxes

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Corrinne Viola

The Arizona Court of Appeals Issues Further Clarity on Prop 209 Application

In Joseph Silence v. Shane T. Betts No. 1 CA-CV 23-0178, the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed Maricopa County’s Superior Court’s decision and clarified how Proposition 209’s Savings Clause applies to garnished wages before the…more

Appellate Courts, Arizona, Debtors, Non-Exempt Employees, Savings Clause

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Lawrence Wilk

Arizona Employers Could Have an Unpleasant Surprise as Arizona Proposition 209 Impacts Them

Arizona voters passed Proposition 209 in November of 2022. Although billed as a healthcare debt interest rate limit, it surprisingly impacts Arizona employers. In Arizona, generally, thirty days after an election,…more

Arizona, Debt, Minimum Wage, Non-Exempt Assets, Wage and Hour

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Nichole Wilk

Be Authentic When Developing Relationships

We all know that investing in relationships is important. But wisely choosing those relationships worth investing in is equally important. I recently read an article about investing in relationships. The author describes…more

Business Development, Firm Leadership, Law Practice Management, Relationship Development

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Jaburg Wilk

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