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]
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]
Their Take: Arizona’s Dated Subdivision Laws Are a Roadblock to Desirable Development
Under the Arizona Department of Real Estate’s application of federal and state law, condominium developers are required to deliver a finished condominium unit to an end-purchaser within two years of signing the purchase agreement (Two-Year Delivery Requirement). Otherwise, developers could face significant liabilities, namely, exposure to a potential breach of contract, right … [More]
