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Nicholas Bauman

Arizona Voters Modify Creditors' Remedies with Passage of Proposition 209 - Update

UPDATED 5/30/2024: Prop. 209 became law on December 5, 2022, but was immediately challenged by the Arizona Creditors Bar Association and several other organizations as unconstitutionally vague and internally inconsistent. Prop…more

Amended Legislation, Appeals, Arizona, Creditors, Debt Collection

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Joshua Chu

The Global Effort to Address Clean Energy Technology End-of-Life Challenges

On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) released its Photovoltaics End-of-Life Action Plan. SETO’s Plan recognizes the current reality for solar PV panels that have reached…more

Clean Energy, Decommissioned Facilities, Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Policy, Environmental Policies

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Katherine Costella

2023 Arizona Tax in Review

On September 12, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to take review in ADP, LLC v. Ariz. Dep’t of Revenue, No. CV-23-0036-PR., which lets stand the Arizona Court of Appeals decision upholding the taxation of SaaS. 254 Ariz. 417,…more

Appeals, AZ Supreme Court, Chapter 11, Chapter 7, SaaS

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Pat Derdenger

2023 Arizona Tax in Review

On September 12, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to take review in ADP, LLC v. Ariz. Dep’t of Revenue, No. CV-23-0036-PR., which lets stand the Arizona Court of Appeals decision upholding the taxation of SaaS. 254 Ariz. 417,…more

Appeals, AZ Supreme Court, Chapter 11, Chapter 7, SaaS

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Emma Donachie

[Webinar] Decommissioning And End-Of-Life Considerations For Solar And Wind Projects - December 6th, 9:00 am PT

First-generation solar and wind projects are quickly reaching the end of their useful lives. At the same time, an unprecedented number of new renewable-energy projects will be installed in the coming years. During this…more

Decommissioned Facilities, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Land Developers, Land Owners

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Thomas Dougherty

Solar Decommissioning Debate Heats Up Pennsylvania Legislature

The Pennsylvania legislature is weighing two bills that require decommissioning plans for solar energy projects, and the debate over them among lawmakers illustrates the challenges associated with developing a solution to this…more

Decommissioned Facilities, Electricity, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Infrastructure

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Salma Granich

Going Viral: Navigating Promotional Sweepstakes Legality in the Social Media Era

The impact of social media is undeniable in today’s society. Whether it is utilized for personal use, maintaining family connections, or capitalizing on the latest trends, social media is interwoven into the fabric of society…more

Contests & Promotions, Gambling, Registration Requirement, Social Media, Sweepstakes

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John Gray

New Wave of Arizona Privacy Litigation Regarding Tracking Pixels

Plaintiffs’ counsel have developed a new weapon in their arsenal for privacy litigation involving tracking pixels: Arizona’s “Telephone, Utility and Communication Service Records Law,” A.R.S. § 44-1376 et seq…more

Arizona, Commercial Litigation, Consumer Privacy Rights, Deceptive Intent, Privacy Laws

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Stephen Hart

The Seminole Tribe of Florida wins in West Flagler Associates v. Haaland

After three long years, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a leader in the fight for Tribal gaming rights, appears to have just won its latest battle – this one over a Tribe’s ability to offer mobile sports betting throughout the…more

Department of the Interior, Equal Protection, Gaming, Indian Gaming, Indian Gaming Regulation Act

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Dietrich Hoefner

[Webinar] Decommissioning And End-Of-Life Considerations For Solar And Wind Projects - December 6th, 9:00 am PT

First-generation solar and wind projects are quickly reaching the end of their useful lives. At the same time, an unprecedented number of new renewable-energy projects will be installed in the coming years. During this…more

Decommissioned Facilities, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Land Developers, Land Owners

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Christy Hubbard

The Seminole Tribe of Florida wins in West Flagler Associates v. Haaland

After three long years, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a leader in the fight for Tribal gaming rights, appears to have just won its latest battle – this one over a Tribe’s ability to offer mobile sports betting throughout the…more

Department of the Interior, Equal Protection, Gaming, Indian Gaming, Indian Gaming Regulation Act

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Andrew Jacobsohn

Arizona Voters Modify Creditors' Remedies with Passage of Proposition 209 - Update

UPDATED 5/30/2024: Prop. 209 became law on December 5, 2022, but was immediately challenged by the Arizona Creditors Bar Association and several other organizations as unconstitutionally vague and internally inconsistent. Prop…more

Amended Legislation, Appeals, Arizona, Creditors, Debt Collection

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Aaron Johnson

The IP of Everything Podcast - Episode 22 - The IP of Dog Toys

Explore the legal intricacies of dog toy trademarks such as Chewy Vuitton and Bad Spaniels. Uncover key cases, including a pivotal Supreme Court showdown, with implications for both canines and intellectual property at large. …more

Dilution, Fair Use, First Amendment, Intellectual Property Protection, Jack Daniels Properties Inc v VIP Products LLC

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Karen Jurichko Lowell

2023 Arizona Tax in Review

On September 12, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to take review in ADP, LLC v. Ariz. Dep’t of Revenue, No. CV-23-0036-PR., which lets stand the Arizona Court of Appeals decision upholding the taxation of SaaS. 254 Ariz. 417,…more

Appeals, AZ Supreme Court, Chapter 11, Chapter 7, SaaS

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Gregory Lampert

THE Ohio State Trademark Registration: Ornamental Features & Consent Agreements

On June 21, 2022, The Ohio State University (OSU) obtained a federal trademark registration (U.S. Reg. No. 6,763,118) for the standard character mark THE for “t-shirts, baseball caps, and hats; all of the foregoing being…more

Consent Agreements, Educational Institutions, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Application, Trademark Infringement

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Glenn Light

Going Viral: Navigating Promotional Sweepstakes Legality in the Social Media Era

The impact of social media is undeniable in today’s society. Whether it is utilized for personal use, maintaining family connections, or capitalizing on the latest trends, social media is interwoven into the fabric of society…more

Contests & Promotions, Gambling, Registration Requirement, Social Media, Sweepstakes

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H. William Mahaffey

Supreme Court Clarifies Shareholder Agreement Valuations for Estate Tax Purposes in Connelly v. United States

Many co-owners of closely held businesses will employ life insurance as a tool for funding the transfer of ownership in the business upon the death or retirement of an owner. In these cases, planning involves the use of…more

Business Succession, Business Valuations, Buy-Sell Agreements, Closely Held Businesses, Connelly v United States

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A.J. Martinez

Legal Issues, Problems, and Unanswered Questions Regarding a State’s Ability and Potential Departure from the Depository Institution Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (“DIDMCA”)

In 1980, Congress passed Public Law 96-221, called the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (“DIDMCA”), which, in part, allowed federally insured state banks, state credit unions, and state savings…more

Banks, Borrowers, Competition, Consumer Financial Products, Credit Unions

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Patrick Emerson McCormick

Escrow Agent Found 100% Liable for Wire Transfer to Cybercriminal/Imposter

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict that imposed 100% liability on an escrow agent for a wire transfer it sent to a cybercriminal/imposter and attributed no fault to the imposter or the party whose systems were…more

Appeals, Attorney's Fees, Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, Escrow Agents

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Rachel Nicholas

April 19 Sunrise Deadline to Register Brands in Alternative Root Domains Such As (dot)NFT

A new internet frontier is opening, one that is not associated with or controlled by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and shares little in common with the more well-known and used TLDs such as…more

Blockchain, Brand, Brand Registry, Domain Name Registration, Domain Names

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Michael Plachy

Legal Issues, Problems, and Unanswered Questions Regarding a State’s Ability and Potential Departure from the Depository Institution Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (“DIDMCA”)

In 1980, Congress passed Public Law 96-221, called the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (“DIDMCA”), which, in part, allowed federally insured state banks, state credit unions, and state savings…more

Banks, Borrowers, Competition, Consumer Financial Products, Credit Unions

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Kurt Prange

Patent Protection for Entertainment Software Inventions

Innovators seeking patent protection for entertainment software inventions should be aware that all software inventions face patent-eligibility issues. Nevertheless, patent practitioners who are experienced in the art of…more

Artificial Intelligence, CLS Bank v Alice Corp, Computer-Related Inventions, Facial Recognition Technology, Innovation

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Karl Rutledge

Going Viral: Navigating Promotional Sweepstakes Legality in the Social Media Era

The impact of social media is undeniable in today’s society. Whether it is utilized for personal use, maintaining family connections, or capitalizing on the latest trends, social media is interwoven into the fabric of society…more

Contests & Promotions, Gambling, Registration Requirement, Social Media, Sweepstakes

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Susan Strebel Sperber

Colorado Bill Restricts Non-Compete Agreements and Creates Substantial Penalties for Violations

A Colorado law will take effect in August 2022 that substantially changes what is permissible for non-compete and non-solicitation employment agreements. Currently, Colorado allows employers to require non-compete…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Hiring & Firing, Labor Reform, Labor Regulations

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Amanda Thatcher

Supreme Court Clarifies Shareholder Agreement Valuations for Estate Tax Purposes in Connelly v. United States

Many co-owners of closely held businesses will employ life insurance as a tool for funding the transfer of ownership in the business upon the death or retirement of an owner. In these cases, planning involves the use of…more

Business Succession, Business Valuations, Buy-Sell Agreements, Closely Held Businesses, Connelly v United States

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Chris Underwood

April 19 Sunrise Deadline to Register Brands in Alternative Root Domains Such As (dot)NFT

A new internet frontier is opening, one that is not associated with or controlled by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and shares little in common with the more well-known and used TLDs such as…more

Blockchain, Brand, Brand Registry, Domain Name Registration, Domain Names

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Jennifer Van Kirk

New Trademark Scam

Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks. However,…more

Email, Fraud, Intellectual Property Protection, Phishing Scams, Risk Management

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James Walker

Supreme Court Clarifies Shareholder Agreement Valuations for Estate Tax Purposes in Connelly v. United States

Many co-owners of closely held businesses will employ life insurance as a tool for funding the transfer of ownership in the business upon the death or retirement of an owner. In these cases, planning involves the use of…more

Business Succession, Business Valuations, Buy-Sell Agreements, Closely Held Businesses, Connelly v United States

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Peter Wand

Supreme Court Clarifies Shareholder Agreement Valuations for Estate Tax Purposes in Connelly v. United States

Many co-owners of closely held businesses will employ life insurance as a tool for funding the transfer of ownership in the business upon the death or retirement of an owner. In these cases, planning involves the use of…more

Business Succession, Business Valuations, Buy-Sell Agreements, Closely Held Businesses, Connelly v United States

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Wyatt Williams

The Seminole Tribe of Florida wins in West Flagler Associates v. Haaland

After three long years, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a leader in the fight for Tribal gaming rights, appears to have just won its latest battle – this one over a Tribe’s ability to offer mobile sports betting throughout the…more

Department of the Interior, Equal Protection, Gaming, Indian Gaming, Indian Gaming Regulation Act

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Drew Wilson

You Want Me to Waive What???

Anyone who has participated in adventure sports from SCUBA diving to whitewater rafting has seen it before: the document where you sign your life away. The best of them ask you to fill your name out at the top and then to…more

Class Action, Negligence, Notice Requirements, Recreation, Risk Management

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Meng Zhong

If You Have to Explain Your Joke, It’s Not Funny

After his recent acquisition of Twitter, Elon Musk announced sweeping changes to the platform. Among them is his crusade to suspend accounts impersonating others unless the account “clearly” specifies the account is for parody…more

First Amendment, Parody, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Ownership, Trademarks

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Lewis Roca

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