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Is Hemp Legalization Coming at the Perfect Time for Arizona Farmers?

Isaac D. Rothschild

For many farmers, commodity prices have not kept up with increasing costs whether that be Arizona’s increasing minimum wage, capitalization for efficient equipment or issues with water. However, many of those who have profited from the marijuana industry or have… Read More

When Is a Personal Injury Considered Catastrophic?

Personal injury cases are always serious. When an injury occurs, the injured person can experience pain, lost wages, and a lengthy recovery. Catastrophic injuries can be even more devastating. When these kinds of injuries occur, the victim may forever be… Read More

Here’s Why Your Business Needs an Employee Handbook

Not every business has an employee handbook, but in reality, every business should. An employee handbook is valuable to business owners and staff alike, and it can help to ensure that you are in compliance with all of the laws… Read More

Physicians: Avoid These Mistakes After a Licensing Board Complaint Is Filed

Patients, their family members, and other healthcare practitioners can all file licensing board complaints. The number of complaints filed has increased in recent years, likely due at least in part to an increase in public awareness about patients’ legal rights.… Read More

Common Legal Problems Faced by Closely Held Businesses

A closely held or closed corporation is typically run by a close-knit group of people, usually family members. Although the co-owners may generally work well together, problems can arise from time to time. It’s beneficial for owners of closely held… Read More

Self-Reporting Wage Violations for a Release of FLSA Claims

Thom K. Cope

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division has extended the nationwide program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) by six months. Under this program, employers may self-report overtime and minimum wage violations which would subject them to… Read More

The “Tri-Pellate” Lawyer: Improper Judicial Comments

Gary J. Cohen

Chief Justice Roberts famously told the Senate Judiciary Committee during his nomination hearing that “n]obody ever went to a ball game to… Read More

Compelling Reasons to Become a Whistleblower

Whistleblowers are equal parts hero and villain, depending on which side one is standing on. They face considerable challenges, not the least is the potential for retaliatory, albeit illegal, actions taken by the employer. So why do people decide to… Read More

Ninth Circuit Finds Employers Can Stop Class Actions with Arbitration Clauses

Thom K. Cope

In the recent Ninth Circuit decision in O’Connor v. Uber, the Ninth Circuit reversed an order of the district court denying Uber’s Motion to Compel Arbitration. Rather than address the issue of whether Uber Drivers were employees or independent contractors,… Read More

Background Check Beware: An Employer’s Obligations Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Thom K. Cope

On September 12, 2018, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new model of the disclosure document, “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.” Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, employers must provide this disclosure to… Read More

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