Gun violence has sharply declined. Trauma physicians have been pushing for that reduction for years
Doctors who treat gunshot victims rushed into emergency rooms have long stepped beyond their clinical roles, advocating publicly, working in schools, publishing research and speaking out about what they witness daily in trauma centers. And their public stance on gun violence intensified after a tweet from one of the nation’s most powerful lobbying groups.Incredible Health reaches 1.5 million nurses on hiring platform
Incredible Health says its career marketplace now includes 1.5 million nurses, representing about half of active U.S. nurses, as the company expands its AI tools for healthcare hiring.Cognite opens global headquarters in Tempe
Cognite has opened its new global headquarters in Tempe, relocating its central operations from Oslo, Norway, as part of its plan to expand in North America.USDA issues guidance to protect religious expression in the federal workplace
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced new guidance (PDF, 236 KB) surrounding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to protecting faith and religious expression and accommodation rights in the federal workplace.Arizona Housing Coalition calls on congress to protect existing housing grants
The Arizona Housing Coalition (AZHC) is raising urgent concerns that newly released federal homelessness rules could unintentionally push Arizona families — especially in rural and tribal areas — closer to homelessness unless Congress acts quickly to protect existing funding.‘We’ll likely have to sell our house’: skyrocketing premiums at heart of shutdown fight
For the last six years at open enrollment time, Tucson resident Tracy Barber has checked prices for the marketplace health insurance she has relied on since retiring.States win bid to intervene in review of HPE–Juniper deal
A San Jose federal judge ruled that 12 states, plus the District of Columbia, can intervene to try to block approval of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.’s merger with Juniper Networks Inc., which had been approved by the Trump administration.
U.S. wildlife agency sued over delayed protections for spotted owl
The Center for Biological Diversity, represented by Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of unlawfully delaying Endangered Species Act protections for the California spotted owl, a species advocates say is now perilously close to extinction.Apple, Masimo face off over patent for heart rate technology
Trial started Wednesday in a long-running trade secrets litigation between Apple Inc. and Masimo Corp. over allegations that Masimo’s patent for heart rate monitoring technology was infringed for use in Apple Watch products.Phoenix residents to speak out on housing law at upcoming council meeting
The City of Phoenix Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 5, at 2:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson Street. Save Historic AZ is encouraging community members to attend and respectfully share their views on the proposed Middle Housing Text Amendment.Building the skies of tomorrow: Senator Farnsworth’s vision for advanced air mobility
As electric “air taxis” approach everyday use, Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is taking proactive steps to ensure that Arizona not only prepares for, but also leads in, this next phase of transportation.
UBS expands Justin Frame’s leadership role to Tucson office
UBS Global Wealth Management has assigned Justin Frame, Managing Director and Market Executive for the Pacific Desert Market, to also lead the firm’s Tucson office.Prescott College Board of Trustees announces appointment of nineteenth president
The Prescott College Board of Trustees has announced the return of Dr. Dan Garvey as the 19th President of Prescott College. Dr. Garvey was the longest serving president in the history of Prescott College (2000-2010). He will assume this position on January 1, 2026 following the November 2025 retirement of President Dr. Barbara Morris.DOJ defends Bondi’s authority to appoint First US Attorney in LA
The Justice Department is urging a federal judge to shut down a renewed constitutional challenge to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli’s position, arguing this week that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi had full authority to appoint him, while courts in two other states have ruled the opposite about similarly installed federal prosecutors.Monday, December 8, 2025
Surprise police department becomes first in Arizona to deploy Mark43 dispatch system
Rio Tinto produces first copper at Johnson Camp using nuton technology
Friday, December 5, 2025
Arizona Department of Gaming launches Too Young to Bet AZ campaign to prevent underage gambling
Moskovitz on Appeal
Caging the AI beast
Monday, November 24, 2025
APS lights up the holidays across Arizona
‘Ghost networks’ leave Arizona families searching for behavioral health care
Friday, November 21, 2025
Ex-FLDS town grapples with the second largest measles outbreak in the country
T.H.A.N.K.S. for creating a Dementia-friendly Thanksgiving
Monday, November 17, 2025
Complacency is the biggest public health threat
APS stresses electrical safety for Holiday designs
The real fix for high drug prices
Friday, November 14, 2025
Vincere Cancer Center launches nationwide cancer screening program for Firefighters
Monday, November 10, 2025
The human cost of the Yuma’s vegetable empire
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
APS Partnering with local food banks to provide relief as SNAP benefits face uncertainty
ASU hosts ‘Welcome Home’ tribute for Vietnam veterans during Salute to Service
AI runs on power. But power isn’t moving fast enough.
Amid rise in homelessness in Phoenix, resources drop as COVID-19 era funding ends
Oscar Health expands 2026 Marketplace Plans across Arizona
Monday, November 3, 2025
Hobbs pledges $1.8M in Arizona food aid, a crumb compared to impending SNAP cut
APS plans new 2,000-megawatt power plant to meet Arizona’s growing energy demand
Grammarly partners with Arizona State University to advance AI in higher education
Kelly, Gallego resist pressure from federal employee union to end shutdown
Friday, October 31, 2025
Senator Farnsworth meets with Uber to advocate for enhanced transit solutions in the East Valley
House Speaker says Grijalva fine without oath, but she’s hamstrung
The color of blood: Arizona hospitals call for more diverse blood donors
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Trump Administration announces actions to support U.S. beef industry
Halloween & Dementia: What family caregivers need to know
Help available for APS customers facing financial hardships
ASU medical school receives accreditation, $100 million gift from John Shufeldt
Monday, October 20, 2025
Commission candidates, Arizonans upset over state’s increasing utility rates
How cities help local business success
Friday, October 17, 2025
U-Haul offers 30 days of free storage across Arizona after severe storms
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Freeport to Hold November Call on Grasberg Incident and Outlook
Monday, October 13, 2025
If you smoked or still do this 60-second screening could save your life
States scramble to access $50 billion rural health fund to offset Medicaid cuts
USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
Friday, October 10, 2025
With federal shutdown, Hatch Act complaints over partisan website messages stall
Cost, care, control: Families in rural Arizona choose midwives over hospitals
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
CommunityCares program marks 428% growth in Arizona
Monday, September 29, 2025
Authors, publishers defend $1.5B Anthropic deal after judge’s skepticism
will.i.am to teach ASU class on Agentic AI
Friday, September 26, 2025
Expert tips for navigating cold/flu season
Secretary Rollins strengthens SNAP retailer stocking requirements to Make America Healthy Again
NHL back in the desert? Andrea Doan chairs advisory panel to return pro hockey to Arizona
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Charlie Kirk memorial fills State Farm Stadium, draws President Trump and huge throng of mourners
Congress should pass IP reform,
starting with 3 patent bills
Voters with disabilities welcome variety of accommodations
Monday, September 22, 2025
Supporters of Charlie Kirk ignited into action during the Candlelight Vigil at ASU
Friday, September 19, 2025
Fall Festivities: Autumnfest arts & crafts fair returns Oct. 18-19
Arizona wildlife agencies sponsor family-friendly dove hunting to promote environmental conservation
AVANA companies to host webinar on SBA 504 loan program
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Food City opens third Starbucks café in Phoenix
Freeport says rescue efforts continue for seven missing workers at Grasberg mine
Former ASU men’s basketball player named in betting violations by NCAA
Monday, September 15, 2025
Centauri Health Solutions launches member insights for dual-eligible Medicare advantage members
Freeport suspends Grasberg mining after seven workers trapped in Indonesia incident
Arizona Senate Republicans mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk
US Health Commission unveils strategy to address childhood chronic disease
Monday, September 8, 2025
General Atomics creates largest superconducting magnet ever
Broadwood to vote against STAAR Surgical sale to Alcon
Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret
Friday, September 5, 2025
Goodyear YMCA boys dive team places second at AAU nationals competition
Doctors want lower drug costs -- but not like this
The Human Bean unveils colorful fall sips (with special pink drink)
AZREIA’s September monthly meeting delivers must-know market insights from Tina Tamboer
The Human Bean unveils colorful fall sips (with special pink drink)
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Trump fixed NATO. He can fix drug prices the same way.
Piper Trust awards $6 Million to Arizona colleges and universities
Friday, August 22, 2025
Celebrate the Grand Opening of MedVet Phoenix
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025
CASA of Arizona celebrates 40 years of statewide advocacy
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Risas Dental to offer free care during Labor Day event
A Medicare reform could save lives and dollars -- But only with this tweak
‘The right not to be coerced’: Push to restore old team names reopens wounds for Native communities
Friday, August 1, 2025
Yavapai-Apache Nation Receives $800,000 Grant for Housing Project
SCALE Roadshow is Coming to Mesa to Empower East Valley Entrepreneurs
Congress may soon pass a major bill that’s based on a lie
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Cuts in federal funding could slow efforts to end HIV in Arizona
Monday, July 28, 2025
9th Circuit chief decries attacks on judiciary: ‘A dangerous inflection point’
Friday, July 25, 2025
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego’s remarks on transgender athletes spark backlash from LGBTQ+ community
Native groups denounce Trump over threat to block Commanders stadium
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Northern Arizona wildfires hurt tourism economy of Grand Canyon area
Monday, July 21, 2025
Friday, July 18, 2025
USDA launches new food safety plan, opens midwestern laboratory
SCALE Roadshow heads to Buckeye, AZ to Empower west valley entrepreneurs
ADEQ announces $1 million recycling grant program for FY2026
Monday, July 14, 2025
Senate Health & Human Services Committee announces
special hearing on Medicaid fraud in Arizona
A mother’s plea: The urgent need for productive conversations about gun violence
Friday, July 11, 2025
Trump Administration announces expedited congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers
Summer support for APS customers
International pricing puts people with chronic diseases at risk
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Trump megabill’s immigration provisions could add $1 trillion to federal debt
Monday, July 7, 2025
Senate version of GOP megabill would revive fund for uranium workers
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Big Auto accident attorneys gives away $20,000 worth of free Uber rides this fourth of July
Arizona highways: Numbers of wrong-way drivers and crashes decrease
NFPA warns of electrical hazards in water ahead of July 4 holiday
Democrats should dismantle this “legal” drug cartel
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
With his new prescription drug order, Trump fixes what Biden broke
Monday, June 23, 2025
Cardinals to host inaugural mental health awareness game
Color Me Mine opens new studio at Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale
Stay cool this summer with free concerts at Chandler Center for the Arts
Rekindling the fire: Native ‘Wiping of Tears’ ceremony in Phoenix sparks collective healing
Rekindling the fire: Native ‘Wiping of Tears’ ceremony in Phoenix sparks collective healing
NFL, NBA, and MLB stars hit the court for charity at the “Pickle for Good” pickleball tournament
Friday, June 20, 2025
Arizona’s military museums preserve history, drive tourism
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Arizona Senate Republicans condemn assassination, political violence in Minnesota
US dietary guidelines have made us ill -- let’s change them already
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Fourth Maricopa County Poultry Facility Confirms Avian Influenza Case
Safety remains a priority for Arizona public universities
Monday, June 9, 2025
Attorneys find Girardi’s sentence brings closure, perhaps not accountability
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Secretary Rollins leads trade delegation to Italy
Don’t stack the deck against small inventors
Let them eat scorpions: The legal and moral problems with gamifying citizenship
Monday, June 2, 2025
Should federal judges be held accountable for misconduct at home?
What’s a fair price for a drug that’s never developed?
Friday, May 30, 2025
Under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ Arizona could recoup $196M
“Most Favored Nation” pricing doesn’t actually put America first
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Secretary Rollins applauds President Trump’s leadership to Make America Healthy Again
Friday, May 23, 2025
Redefining workspaces: Law firms’ success in hybrid work environments
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
2 agriculture-to-urban programs explore conserving groundwater in Arizona by retiring farmland
Military mom turns personal loss into mission to help Arizona service members
America cannot rewrite birthright
Monday, May 19, 2025
Photo by Owen Alfonso/Cronkite Borderlands Project
Friday, May 16, 2025
Arizona Housing Coalition announces 2025 annual award recipients
AFC commends progress on Federal School Choice, looks forward to further steps
ASBA launches statewide SCALE program to empower Arizona entrepreneurs
The next cancer breakthrough? Some lawmakers want to ban it.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Secretary Rollins leads trade delegation to United Kingdom
Arizona agencies call for volunteers during National Foster Care Month
NIL in high school? Arizona’s next-gen athletes balance books and brands in a new era of sports
Next steps remain unclear for deported migrants in Panama City
Monday, May 12, 2025
What is an IRA? Everything you need to know
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Secretary Rollins applauds EPA’s decision to allow summer sale of E-15 nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Rollins enforces border policies, secures aid for farmers in first 100 days
National fallen firefighters memorial weekend will honor and remember 140 firefighters
Monday, April 28, 2025
Being tough on crime includes addressing child abuse
Congress can fix America’s broken patent system with this one reform
America can’t afford to play favorites in the quest for energy independence
Friday, April 25, 2025
USDA reasserts SNAP work requirements, limits waiver use
APS proposes one-time bill credit on may 2025 bills
AZHCC to host 71st Annual Black & White Ball honoring business leaders
High suicide rates in ‘tough guy’ construction trade prompt industry to start talking
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Do the El Salvador deportations leave due process in the dust?
Trump has left Strategic Petroleum Reserve nearly half-empty, despite dip in oil prices
Friday, April 18, 2025
Is Arizona’s lack of measles cases a fluke, given its low vaccination rate?
$5M Gift to Fund Scholarships for Students at New ASU Medical School
Trucks with uranium cross Navajo Nation, reviving long-standing fears
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Federal funding cut halts Arizona public health projects
FEMA updates flood maps in Cochise County
Sedona named among USA Today’s “10 Best Small Towns in the West”
Monday, April 14, 2025
Arizona museums, libraries could lose $3.8M in grants from federal cuts
ASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
NOAA cuts could hamper forecasts, raising extreme weather risks
New Phoenix mural raises HIV/AIDS awareness
Deportation by executive fiat: Trump’s dangerous overreach of power
Monday, April 7, 2025
Arizona battles rising wildfire threat as state grows hotter, drier
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributions Reach $30.8 Million in Q3
Eviction only allowed after five business days
College athletes push for more conversations about mental health, but are coaches listening?
Monday, March 24, 2025
Behind the scenes: Arizona Diamondbacks preview Chase Field upgrades, new food items for 2025 season
3 UBS advisors in Arizona recognized on Forbes Best-In-State List
Friday, March 21, 2025
Uncertainty looms for those who depend on Medicaid in Arizona
Goodyear, Glendale to hold all-mail election on May 20, 2025
LPGA Ford Championship set to celebrate golf, community and culture in Gila River Indian Community
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Arizona's public health feels the weight of federal orders
IRS highlights free tax filing options for 2025
Arizona Senate Committee seeks federal assistance on fire insurance crisis
Taxpayers urged to claim over $1 billion in refunds before april 15 deadline
Friday, March 7, 2025
Mayors push for local control over short-term rentals in northern Arizona
Change Labs offers Navajo entrepreneurs tools for business success
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
11:10am - 11:20am Break
11:20am -12:20pm The Evolution of Speech Recognition Software--You Won’t Believe How Good It Has Become
Lawyers have to draft pleadings and documents, capture time entries in accounting software, respond to emails, and enter case-related information into a file (or case management system). All of those things typically involve a keyboard, and unfortunately, many lawyers just aren’t good typists. Years ago, it was common for support staff to handle such things. But today, a high percentage of lawyers have limited or no access to support staff simply due to the cost. As a result, today’s lawyers have to be far more self-reliant in the generation of work product. Thankfully, speech recognition technology can resolve these issues. You talk, and the software types exactly what you’re saying. This technology can be used for automatic transcription, time entries, and any drafting task without ever touching the keyboard. Speech recognition has definitely arrived, and this seminar shows you how it works and what you need to incorporate it into your practice. We’ll focus on the popular Dragon Legal version 16 software application.
12:20pm -1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm - 2:00pm Communication Breakdown - It’s Always The Same (But It’s Avoidable)
A high percentage of malpractice practice claims and practice management problems are caused by communication breakdowns. Communication problems create dissatisfied clients, decrease productivity, cause conflict internally and externally. The growing number of communication channels only compounds the problem. We’ll explain technologies and techniques that will help you improve communication, lower your stress, improve your service, generate happier clients, and lower your malpractice risk.
2:00pm - 2:10pm Break
2:10pm - 3:10pm Security Is A Team Sport - Simple, Easy Tech Security Measures Every Lawyer Should Consider
Rule 1.6 stipulates that a lawyer must make reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure of confidential client information. The comments to Rule 1.6 require lawyers to act competently to safeguard client information, and use reasonable safety precautions when transmitting a client communication. The exact meanings of “reasonable efforts,” “act competently” and “reasonable precautions” may be subject to debate. However, doing nothing certainly won’t meet the standard. The good news is that you don’t have to be a security expert or techie to protect yourself and your office. Learn how to cover all the bases of computer, smartphone, tablet, email, wireless and document encryption. We’ll also cover the fundamentals of backing up your electronic data. Half of the battle is simply knowing what questions to ask and it’s not nearly as complicated as it sounds. Establish best practices in your office and discover the inexpensive or free tools that will make sure your confidential information remains confidential.
3:10pm - 3:20 pm Break
3:20pm - 4:20pm How To Protect Yourself and Preserve Confidentiality When Negotiating Documents Via Email
Opposing lawyers routinely email versions of a document back and forth during the negotiation process; and many instruments are never reduced to paper until they’re ready to sign. This approach is unquestionably fast and convenient compared to mailing or faxing paper documents. However, electronic document exchange presents many issues that practitioners need to be aware of and risks to protect against. In this seminar, you’ll learn when it’s appropriate to use word processor files and when it’s appropriate to use PDFs. We’ll cover how to track your changes in a document and how to ascertain what changes were made by others (even if there are attempts to conceal those changes). You’ll also learn how to add comments and annotations to Word or PDF files, how to lock documents down to prevent further changes, and how to avoid including hidden (and potentially damaging) information in the files you’re working with (this hidden information is known as metadata). Finally, using plain email arguably affords you no reasonable expectation of privacy. We’ll also discuss your email encryption options which ensure that only the intended recipient can open your emails and/or attachments thereto.
