Independent Contractors & Employment Law Claims

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Under the law, independent contractors may not bring typical employment law claims. Claims such as sexual harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful discharge. Is it really a case of […]

Litigation and Attorney Fees

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Most causes of action do not allow the winner to recover litigation and attorney fees. In other words, even if you “win” the case you will still be responsible for […]

Legal Implications of Driver-less Vehicles

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It’s expected over the course of the next two decades there will be millions of autonomous vehicles on our roadways. As vehicles transition from fully-driver controlled to fully-automated, there are […]

What type of Deed?

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What can court intervention provide for business partners? A common question we hear is “How do I sue my business partner?” Disputes between owners and business partners can arise in […]

How do I sue my business partner

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The Short Guide to Deeds There are several different types of deeds.  At times, there can be confusion over the proper deed to use for the circumstance. Below is a […]

Can I be sued if I have an LLC?

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An example of current practice in Arizona “Can I be sued if I have an LLC?”  If so, this article is for you. Everyone has heard that the protection of […]

Arizona Employment Law: Sick Time

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In Arizona, employers are not required to provide paid vacation time.  However, under so-called Prop 206, employers are required to provide paid sick time.  Employees must accrue 1 hour of […]

Product Liability Lawsuits

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There are three types of products liability lawsuits. They are warning, design and manufacturing. How is a product defective? A product can be defective because there is something wrong with […]

Independent Contractors v. Employees

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So what’s the difference between independent contractors and employees for your business? Why is it important to make the distinction? And, how do know what’s best for my business? Arizona […]