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Federal Trade Secret Protection: What is the Defend Trade Secrets Act and How Does it Affect You?
Federal Trade Secret Protection: What is the Defend Trade Secrets Act and How Does it Affect You? In 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (the “DTSA”) was signed into law. The DTSA was widely considered...
3 Essentials to Naming your Arizona Business
3 Essentials to Naming your Arizona Business Starting a business is a big step for most people, even with help from a Phoenix business attorney. One of the first tasks facing new business owners is...
Department of Labor – Enforcement Powers
Department of Labor – Enforcement Powers The Department of Labor(“the Department”) is a highly complex federal agency charged with the broad task of protecting and promoting the rights of “workers, job seekers, and retirees” through...
Can I Terminate An Employee Who Is Out On Sick Leave?
Can I Terminate An Employee Who Is Out On Sick Leave? Are Arizona Employers Allowed To Terminate Employees During A Sick Leave Period? Unless your name is Donald Trump, you probably find firing employees...
Business Partner Convicted of a Crime
ROGUE ONE: A PARTNERSHIP STORY What to Do When a Business Partner is Convicted of a Crime Is business running smoothly within your partnership? Has your partner been taking shortcuts, acting unethically, or getting involved...
Best Approach to State and Federal Labor Audits
Best Approach to State and Federal Labor Audits Arizona businesses are required to cooperate with both federal and state agencies when such agencies perform audits and investigations related to an employer’s compliance with labor...
Why Arizona Litigation Lawyers Advise Against Ignoring Frivolous Lawsuits
Why Arizona Litigation Lawyers Advise Against Ignoring Frivolous Lawsuits We live in a society where lawsuits have become an everyday occurrence. Every day in the news one can read about a new lawsuit being brought...
Eight Ways to Avoid Court—by Arizona Business Attorneys
Eight Ways to Avoid Court—by Arizona Business Attorneys Running any kind of business comes with its risks and rewards. One of those risks is legal liability. No matter what kind or size of business you...
Employer Challenges: How to Avoid a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Employer Challenges: How to Avoid a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Firing someone is a big decision, and you may feel totally justified in your actions after you’ve carefully considered it and weighed all your options. Yet...
Can I Sue an Individual for Posting a Bad Yelp Review About My Business?
Can I Sue an Individual for Posting a Bad Yelp Review About My Business? A Manhattan woman who gave a Kips Bay gynecologist a one-star review on Yelp1 has spent over $20,000 defending herself...