Burch & Cracchiolo has announced that partner Susanne “Susie” E. Ingold has been elected president of the Firm. Ingold has been in practice with Burch & Cracchiolo for 26 years and is the first woman to lead the Firm. She succeeds Andy Abraham, who has served as president and led the Firm since 2017. “I am honored and energized by this appointment,” commented … [More]
Former Federal Prosecutor Joins Dorsey in Phoenix
Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues the expansion of the Phoenix office and its nationally recognized Government Solutions & Investigations group with the arrival of former federal prosecutor Seth Goertz, the law firm announced. Seth comes to Dorsey from the United States Department of Justice, where he was Assistant U.S. Attorney, and he focused on complex legal cases in … [More]
Protecting Whistleblowers Following SEC Rules Is Good for Business
To ensure corporate integrity and longevity, business leaders must use quality employee agreements in line with SEC guidelines on restrictive contracts
In recent months, the Securities Exchange Commission has dramatically expanded the enforcement of Rule 21F-17(a), which prohibits companies from impeding employees, contractors and clients from contacting the SEC and other government agencies about a possible securities law violation. The rule, included within the Dodd-Frank Act and regulations for the SEC Whistleblower … [More]
Law Firm Expanding Its Real Estate and Land Use Practice with Zoning Attorney
Rose Law Group, the most innovative law firm in Arizona and the largest founded by a woman in the state’s history, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their land use and real estate practice with the addition of accomplished zoning attorney Jon Gillespie. As an experienced land use attorney, Jon will ensure that Rose Law Group maintains their reputation as a premier real … [More]
Law Firm Names Partner to Real Estate Group
Michael Fritz has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Real Estate group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today. Michael concentrates his practice on commercial real estate and capital market transactions as well as general corporate counseling. Michael regularly advises national and multinational clients in connection with their high-value commercial real … [More]
Who Really Controls Your LLC?
Nuances of three types of LLC management
Nineteenth-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli wrote, “All power is a trust; that we are accountable for its exercise.” Here, we define three types of LLC management: the controlling member, the manager-managed company and the member-managed company. The ‘Controlling Member’ of an LLC Whether a member “controls” a limited liability company usually depends not … [More]
Estate Planning Law Firms Merge, Expand Resources and Reach
Silverman Law Offices and Bernard Justice Johnsen have merged operations, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The company’s new name is Praesidium, Law, PLLC. Praesidium is the Latin word for protection. The firm, which focuses on estate-planning and probate and estate administration, will be directed by senior attorneys Louis A. Silverman and Bernard Justice Johnsen. The team includes … [More]
Snell & Wilmer Names Mike Donahey Managing Partner of Its Phoenix Office
Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that partner Mike Donahey has been named managing partner of the firm's Phoenix office effective January 1, 2024. Snell & Wilmer's Phoenix, Arizona office traces its origins to 1938, when Mark Wilmer and Frank Snell established the firm. Phoenix is Snell & Wilmer's largest office, with more than 200 attorneys serving a … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Law Firm Expands Artificial Intelligence Practice
Rose Law Group, a full-service law firm and Arizona's largest woman-founded law firm announced the expansion of its practice with the addition of the new Intellectual Property Department and its chair, Paul Coble, an accomplished technology attorney. This strategic move demonstrates Rose Law Group’s commitment to bolstering its extensive focus and capabilities with AI and Web3 … [More]
Seasoned Litigator and Former General Counsel Nicole Stanton Joins Phoenix Law Firm
Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office. Nicole is a veteran litigation and legal ethics counsel with over 20 years of experience. Most recently, Nicole served as the Vice President and General Counsel for Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a publicly traded company operating in nine states with $1.2 … [More]
Valley Law Firm Adds Five-Attorney Supply Chain and Logistics Team to Its Transportation Practice
Husch Blackwell begins the year with further national expansion with the addition of five supply chain and logistics attorneys, Julie Maurer, Andy Kleiner, Aaron Schepler, Loren Ungar, and Joseph Baratta. They join the firm’s Transportation industry group in the Phoenix office. The five bring a combined eight decades of supply chain and logistics experience providing a … [More]
New Year, New … Privacy Program?
Businesses are invited to celebrate this year’s Data Privacy Day in style, with a refresh of their privacy program
January is a time of renewal, providing an opportunity for new focus. With Data Privacy Day almost upon us, and the expansion of data privacy legislation in the United States, now is the ideal time for businesses to update their data privacy program with best practices and plan for the next stage. How? Go back to the basics. For the skeptics, Data Privacy Day is an actual … [More]
Law Firm Announces Transition of Environmental Practice Group Leadership
Gallagher & Kennedy Announces David P. Kimball’s Retirement, Transition of Environmental Practice Group Leadership to Gallagher & Kennedy announces the retirement of environmental shareholder David P. Kimball, III, after 47 years of practice and 30 years at Gallagher & Kennedy. Assuming leadership of the firm’s acclaimed environmental and natural resources practice … [More]
NLRB’s New ‘Joint Employment’ Rule Will Apply to More Franchise Relationships
Rule expands responsibilities
Franchise agreements have long been recognized as independent contractor agreements where a franchisor licenses its trademarks and business format systems to third-party franchisees — who each operate independent businesses using the trademarks and systems subject to the terms of the contract between them. This independent contractor model is favored by both franchisors and … [More]
Former U-Haul General Counsel Launches Dispute Resolution Firm
After a prestigious career navigating complex and challenging legal landscapes, Laurence DeRespino announced the launch of DeRespino Dispute Resolution, offering specialized mediation and arbitration services. “I've evaluated, managed, and resolved high stakes and complex litigation my entire career," said DeRespino. "I'm channeling that depth of experience into mediation and … [More]
Business Succession Planning Is Crucial for Successfully Sustaining a Business
Preparing for the expected and unexpected assures critical staff, customers, banks and vendors that the company’s future is seamless
Millions were glued to the screen for multiple episodes and seasons of “Succession,” watching the agony of a major corporation with nowhere to go when its charismatic leader was gone. It might have worked for binge streaming but, in real life, a failure to plan doesn’t end with the director yelling, “That’s a take.” Too many companies rest their future on a handshake and … [More]