Attorneys can offer far more benefit to businesses than retroactively putting out fires from businesses’ missteps and other problems. With their expertise in specific practice areas, they can not only help businesses avoid problems but even identify potential opportunity that business executives focused on day-to-day operations may not otherwise have considered. With Burch … [More]
Legal-Ease: Your Lawyer as Your Business Consultant
Navigating challenges and identifying opportunity
June 2024 Guest Editor: Susie Ingold, Burch & Cracchiolo
With the Law on Your Side
In many cases, reaching out to an attorney is a common response when businesses run into problems in various aspects of their operations. But seeking out their expertise may not only help the business avert problems but even strengthen and grow. I believe a proactive approach to consulting with my clients often avoids problems and creates opportunities for growth and … [More]
Scottsdale Attorney Celebrates 20 Years of Bringing Sustainability and Renewable Energy to Arizona
Court Rich, Co-Founder of Rose Law Group pc, is celebrating twenty years since joining the firm. Under Court’s guidance, Rose Law Group has become a leading firm for renewable energy and regulatory law in the Southwest. When Court joined in 2004, the firm had just two attorneys. Today, it boasts a team of more than 60. Twenty years ago, as a young attorney, Court took a chance … [More]
Employers Expect Increased Regulatory Enforcement amid Legislative Slowdown in Election Year, Survey Finds
In an election year that could significantly impact the future of employment and labor law, U.S. employers expect heightened regulatory enforcement as they navigate a host of workplace issues, including the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and managing divisive political beliefs among employees. That’s according to the 12th Annual Employer Survey released … [More]
Business and Real Estate Law Firm Names New Managing Partner
Medalist Legal, a valley law firm specializing in business and real estate law, announced the promotion of Brandon Bodea to Managing Partner. Brandon Bodea brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to this new role. Bodea has been with Medalist Legal since the Firm’s inception, focusing on both litigation and transactional real estate … [More]
Why a Business Needs a Trademark
And its role in customer recognition and loyalty
Every business starts with two things: an idea and a name. While entrepreneurs (rightfully) focus on executing on their ideas when launching or expanding a business, safeguarding the business name and brand becomes crucial. A key step for safeguarding is trademark registration. Registered trademarks are often essential for brand protection and may significantly enhance the … [More]
Valley Law Firm Creates Powerhouse Liquor Licensing Practice
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. continues to expand its Phoenix office with the addition of shareholder Ryan W. Anderson and associate attorney Shawn A. McCabe and a supporting staff of three essential employees. The duo will join the Firm effective May 1, 2024. Anderson and his team will join Burch & Cracchiolo attorney Jake D. Curtis to create the most experienced and high … [More]
Law Firm Urges Businesses across All Industries to Start Taking Precautions on AI
Innovative Scottsdale-based Rose Law Group, a full-service law firm that prides itself on hyper-responsiveness to clients’ needs urges Arizona business owners and leaders to take serious care with their company’s AI use. Weekly clients are seeking advice from Rose Law Group to develop proactive AI policies to minimize risk with the new technology. There have already been … [More]
Law Firm Appoints Chair of Employment and Labor Law Department
Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that Haley A. Harrigan has been appointed chair of the firm’s employment and labor law department. Haley Harrigan represents and counsels individuals, small businesses, franchised operations, and large corporations in a variety of employment and business disputes. Her proven track record includes litigating and resolving matters … [More]
Law Firm Relocates Phoenix Office, Highlights New Modern & Inclusive Workspaces
Perkins Coie announced that its Phoenix office will relocated to the Esplanade II complex, a state-of-the-art class A+ office building, following the signing of a multiyear lease in 2023. The office’s more than 145 lawyers and business professionals will work and collaborate from the fifth floor and part of the fourth floor of the complex, located at 2525 East Camelback … [More]
Real Estate Partner Joins Dorsey in Phoenix
Brad Wright has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Phoenix as a Partner in the Real Estate group, the law firm announced. Dorsey’s Phoenix office has experienced exceptional growth since opening in 2022, expanding from three to 29 attorneys. Brad represents clients on complex business matters often involving the intersection of law, public policy, finance, and real estate. … [More]
Phoenix Law Firm Expands in Denver, Nearly 80 Lawyers and Legal Professionals to Join
Fennemore, recognized as the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firm in the U.S., announced that roughly 80 lawyers and legal professionals are joining Fennemore’s Denver office later this month. The new team members are joining Fennemore laterally from Moye White, a full-service business firm in Denver boasting a reputation built on nearly 50 years of excellence in real estate, … [More]
Legal Implications of the Shipping Disruptions in the Red Sea
Contracts and more in the global supply chain
Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have caused major supply chain disruptions since the attacks began in November 2023. To date, there have been at least 80 incidents in the area, many of which involve private container ships carrying goods to Europe, the United States and other destinations around the world. These incidents have caused not only disruptions in … [More]
Law Firm Names Next Managing Partner upon Retirement Announcement
Gallagher & Kennedy announces the retirement of long-time shareholder and managing partner Dean C. Short, II. Kevin E. O’Malley, a 44-year veteran of the firm, will assume the role of managing partner, effective April 1, 2024. Short joined Gallagher & Kennedy in 1988 and was elected managing partner in 1998. Over his 52 years of practice and 36 years at … [More]
Valley Law Firm Names First Woman as President
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]
