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Eminent Domain: Can the Government Take my Land for Public Use?
Eminent Domain: Can the Government Take my Land for Public Use? Property owners are often taken aback when they learn that the federal government, the State of Arizona, and even municipal governments have inherent power...
Restrictive Covenants in Arizona
Restrictive Covenants in Arizona Non-Compete Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements are hot topics within employment law. These are also known as “restrictive covenants” or agreements that in some way restrict an employee from doing...
Urgent—New Paid Sick Leave Law July 1, 2017 Deadline is Looming!
Urgent—New Paid Sick Leave Law July 1, 2017 Deadline is Looming! If you are like many companies, you may have waited to create an implement a sick paid leave policy that is required under Proposition...
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 The most successful businesses usually have trade secrets. McDonald’s has its secret sauce. Google has its mysterious algorithm for returning search results. Coke has its special blend for its...
First Steps for Starting a Business in Arizona
First Steps for Starting a Business in Arizona Just like you would not hike the Grand Canyon without water, you should not start a business without a business plan. To survive you need to start...
What are the Duties of Corporate Directors?
What are the Duties of Corporate Directors? In a corporation, the body in charge of running the corporation is called the board of directors. The board of directors has many responsibilities. Under certain circumstances, shareholders...
Helpful Tips for Depositions
Helpful Tips for Depositions Depositions are often a vital part of a lawsuit as they allow a witness to relay key facts related to the lawsuit. Depositions are a discussion between an attorney(s) and a...
Is It Possible To Legally Lose Your Land Without Payment In Arizona?
Is It Possible To Legally Lose Your Land Without Payment In Arizona? In Arizona it is possible to legally lose your land without permission or payment through a process called adverse possession. Adverse possession is...
Employed Full-Time by Maricopa County Not At-Will Employment
Employed Full-Time by Maricopa County Not At-Will Employment Being terminated from a job can be both frustrating and humiliating. In the critical time leading up to or right after termination, it is important to evaluate...
Arizona Employment Law: Two Weeks’ Notice And Severance Agreements
Arizona Employment Law: Two Weeks’ Notice And Severance Agreements All About Two Weeks’ Notices & Severance Agreements In Arizona The end of an employment situation can be tricky for both the employer and the...