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What to Know When Hiring Subcontractors

General contractors are responsible for transforming 2D blueprints into 3D, real-life buildings. However, they don’t always have the right staff in-house. Subcontractors are hired to bridge the gap and ensure the work gets done properly and on time. Of course,… Read More

Do You Have Sufficient Grounds to Contest a Will?

When a loved one dies, it’s possible that not everyone will be satisfied with the terms of the will. A will is a legal document that cannot be contested simply because it isn’t satisfactory to the heirs. In order to… Read More

Worth the Trouble: Taking Advantage of Arizona’s Prompt Pay and Mechanic’s Lien Statutes

When an owner or general contractor refuses to pay for completed work, the disputes that follow quickly become complex, time consuming, and expensive.  But two Arizona laws have created streamlined procedures so that contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers can obtain… Read More

What Happens to Employees When a Business Files for Bankruptcy?

News of a company’s bankruptcy is understandably nerve-wracking for its employees. However, a bankruptcy filing doesn’t automatically mean that every employee is out of a job. It largely depends on the type of bankruptcy that was filed. Employee Layoffs If… Read More

What Is Probate?

After someone passes away, their assets may go through the probate process. Probate refers to the process by which a decedent’s debts are resolved and remaining assets are distributed to the heirs. The heirs often benefit from working with a… Read More

Here We Go Again: Department of Labor Proposes Rule Increasing Overtime Eligibility

In September 2017, the Obama Administration’s attempt to update the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by raising the salary level for overtime exemption to $47,476 a year died in the courts. On March 7, 2019, the… Read More

Appointed for life, Not Eternity: Supreme Court Vacates 9th Circuit Opinion Regarding Pay Equity Filed After the Death of Judge Stephen Reinhardt

On February 25, 2019, the Supreme Court vacated a 9th Circuit Opinion filed on April 9, 2018 in Yovino v. Rizo. The 9th Circuit Opinion rested on Judge Stephen Reinhardt’s vote as the author of the majority opinion to establish… Read More

The Role of Entrepreneurial Opportunity in NLRB Decisions

The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) protects the rights of both employees and employers and encourages collective bargaining. However, the NLRA does not apply to “independent contractors.” In 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a Decision and Order… Read More

The Arizona Court of Appeals Provides a Favorable Ruling on Medical Liens

The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, held on March 12, 2019, that if a medical provider accepts payment from the Arizona  Health Care Cost Containment System (“AHCCCS”) payments in relation to treatment provided to that patient the unpaid care… Read More

Development Issues – Key Stakeholders Rights and Responsibilities

A Developer’s Duties Land developers starting residential subdivisions that have covenants, conditions & restrictions (CC&Rs) and a homeowners association (HOA) have extraordinary influence over the long-term value of the communities they create.  Because the CC&Rs often give developers almost total… Read More