The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2020 term, and many of its decisions will have a positive impact on small businesses. NFIB submitted several amici briefs this term to advocate on behalf of small businesses on issues such as regulations, taxes, and property ownership. “The U.S. Supreme Court is the last line of defense for small businesses and this term was a … [More]
Proactively Plan for Consumer Privacy Laws
When the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union implemented the comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation law to improve data protection and privacy throughout Europe in 2018, many Arizona business owners didn’t think it applied to them. But if they do any business in Europe, it does; and with California and Virginia passing similar laws and … [More]
Changes to Arizona’s Legal Landscape Put Local Businesses in Uncharted Territory
Arizona blazed new legal trails this year by becoming one of the first states to permit non-lawyers to share fees with lawyers and also own law firms. Arizona is also one of the first states to allow non-lawyers to practice law. As with other trails blazed throughout history, these changes could result in a gold mine of new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs …. … [More]
Contract Dispute Resolution Provisions Are Not One-Size-Fits-All
As businesses focus on growth in the post-COVID future, this is a good time to take stock of legal affairs. It is important for companies to review their legal health and contracts from time to time to ensure that all appropriate legal protections are in place and properly documented. When contracts are updated or new ones drafted, however, the focus is often centered on key … [More]
WEBINAR – Apr 27: Remote Working and Data Protection – A Pandemic Year in Review
Cybersecurity and data privacy lawyers John Gray, Hilary Wells, and Ed Barkel will present a one-hour webinar reviewing key legal developments and insights that have arisen in the last year with regard to cybersecurity and data privacy in remote and hybrid work environments. Topics will include: Employee privacy and productivity The use of cloud-based systems and … [More]
eSignatures – Social Distancing at the Closing Table
Among the many challenges facing the business world caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased complexity of closing commercial transactions. Of course, the days of all parties gathering around a conference table to execute documents passed long before the advent of COVID-19, but the pandemic further complicated transactions by scattering necessary signatories — who … [More]
Repurposing Real Estate Use?
2020 saw a slew of retail bankruptcies. Many of these companies will emerge from bankruptcy with a much smaller physical footprint, shedding both debts and brick and mortar locations. What does that mean for all of those soon to be empty locations? As you can probably guess, there is not an abundance of retail tenants to take their place. One answer has been for landlords to … [More]
Burch & Cracchiolo
Burch & Cracchiolo is a 51-year-old full-service law firm providing superior legal services at reasonable rates. Title with Firm: Shareholder Years at Firm: 37 Law School, Year completed: Arizona State University College of Law, cum laude, 1984 Contact Phone: (602) 274-7611 Other Practice-Area Expertise: Business and Corporate Law, Real Estate Law Ed … [More]
Citadel Law Firm
The Citadel Law Firm® is an Arizona-based law firm serving Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Sun Lakes, Mesa, Queen Creek and the entire Valley. We also work with several clients from the Midwest and maintain a part-time office in North Dakota. Title with Firm:Partner Law School, Year completed:Arizona Law School Sandra Day O’ Connor College of LawContact … [More]
Engelman Berger, PC
We are recognized for our expertise and commitment to resolving commercial disputes and helping clients prevent legal problems through proper planning. Title with Firm: ShareholderYears at Firm: 19Law School, Year completed: University of Notre Dame, 1989Contact Phone:(602) 222-4987Other Practice-Area Expertise:Mediation Kevin JudiscakCommercial … [More]
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite is a full-service law firm with offices in Arizona, Colorado and Michigan. Title with Firm:ShareholderYears at Firm: 15Law School:University of Chicago Law SchoolContact Phone:(602) 440-4866Jessica Benford PowellCorporate and SecuritiesJessica Benford Powell helps local entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, … [More]
Sanders & Parks
Sanders & Parks delivers broad insight and great litigation results by leveraging decades of experience through creative and forward-thinking attorneys. Title with Firm:Senior Shareholder Years at Firm: 26Law School:Georgetown University Contact Phone:(602) 532-5783Other Practice-Area Expertise:Municipal Defense, Civil LitigationRobin … [More]
Snell & Wilmer
Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 450 attorneys practicing in 15 locations. Title with Firm:PartnerYears at Firm: 31Law School:University of Iowa College of LawContact Phone:(602) 382-6235Other Practice-Area Expertise:Internal Investigations / International / Government Regulations Barbara J. DawsonCommercial … [More]
Wilenchik & Bartness
Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C. provides aggressive, reasoned counsel to individuals and companies of all sizes in the areas of complex federal, state and criminal litigation and mediation. Title with Firm: Managing PartnerYears at Firm: 30Contact Phone: (602) 606-2810Other Practice-Area Expertise: Business, Real Estate, White-Collar Criminal … [More]
Making Sense of It All: Business, the Law and COVID-19
The observation of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon attorney Otto Shill, “The primary concern of business owners today is to keep their respective businesses viable,” can hardly be disputed. Most business owners are adapting to current market circumstances that may be limiting or altering the way they interact with their customers. In addition, many businesses are facing … [More]
Senator Mark Kelly
The toll of the pandemic has been devastating. Hundreds of thousands of American lives lost. Millions more have lost jobs or faced economic hardship. The pandemic has also taken a toll on Arizona’s businesses, and that will be the focus of this edition of In Business Magazine. Some businesses have been able to adapt their model during the pandemic. Many businesses, however, … [More]
Business Noncompetes
The year 2020 has changed the way we do business forever. From working at home to layoffs to total closures, 2020 has shaped the way businesses will operate moving forward. As a result, laid-off workers and struggling entrepreneurs have found creative ways to maintain their income and forge new paths. In 2014, freelancers made up 17% of the workforce. As of 2020, that number … [More]
Companies’ Compliance Concerns Regarding Independent Contractors
The gig economy has exploded and, now more than ever, contract workers are in high demand. One report showed that month-over-month revenues in the gig economy increased 18% in June 2020 alone, according to an article in Forbes. What’s more, many organizations are leaning on these contractors to keep their businesses afloat in the wake of this monumental recession. However, … [More]
