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‘New-fangled’ resolution considered in Apple PAGA lawsuit

A Superior Court judge deferred a decision on whether to send parties to a “newfangled” method of dispute resolution -- an early evaluation conference -- in a case against Apple over alleged violations of the Labor Code.


Wednesday, May 14, 2025

GrowthHUUB Launches Statewide to Expand Capital Access for Arizona Small Businesses

Growth Partners Arizona and HUUB, supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, have announced the statewide launch of GrowthHUUB, a digital platform providing financial education and access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Arizona.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Trump’s FCPA freeze casts uncertainty over corporate bribery cases

The fate of prosecutions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and what that means for defense attorneys handling such cases, is murky two months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing investigations and new cases.

Friday, April 25, 2025

Shareholders say Block is enabling money laundering, sex trafficking, other crimes

Block, Inc., the fintech company behind Cash App, is facing a new securities lawsuit from shareholders who allege the platform became “a haven” for cybercriminals due to the company’s failure to curb illicit activity—including money laundering, sex trafficking, and terrorism financing.


Monday, May 12, 2025

What can landlord charge for a tenant’s short-term overstay

How can my daughter owe $2,200, plus court costs, to the landlord when she left the apartment spotless and when she moved out only five days late?

Monday, April 28, 2025

Eviction only allowed after five business days

Our entire business could have been destroyed in a matter of days. Thus, we contacted the new landlord of our building. Later that same day we signed an amendment to the lease for increased rent, and a release of the landlord from any claim for a “wrongful lock out.” Did we have any other option?

Friday, April 25, 2025

City Of Hope cancer treatment center opens Scottsdale location

Valley residents will soon have additional options for cancer treatment with the opening of City of Hope’s newest location at One Scottsdale Medical.


Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Investors sue Coinbase, claim hidden crypto fees

A group of California and New York based cryptocurrency investors accused Coinbase Inc., a leading cryptocurrency trading platform, of concealing a transaction on its platform by operating a “bait and switch” scheme.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Arizona lawmakers to hear testimony on family court system allegations

Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is calling on parents who say they have been harmed by Arizona’s family court system to testify at a special hearing at the Arizona Senate on today, May 12, at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

$2.5 billion NCAA settlement to be renegotiated over roster limits

A federal judge in Oakland declined to approve settlement of the $2.5 billion lawsuit by student athletes against the NCAA that would bring sweeping changes to college sports.


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Arizona Governor signs emergency law allowing VA police to aid veterans in mental health crises

An emergency measure aimed at strengthening services for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder was signed into law last week.

Monday, April 28, 2025

Hobbs supports discriminatory hiring practices in Arizona with veto of SB 1584

Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is calling out Governor Hobbs for supporting discriminatory hiring practices within the State of Arizona by vetoing legislation to ban preferential treatment provided to applicants based on sex, race, skin color, and sexuality instead of qualifications, experience, and competence.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Governor Hobbs vetoes SNAP oversight bill sponsored by Sen. Kavanagh

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed Senate Bill 1071, a measure aimed at increasing oversight of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The legislation, sponsored by Senator John Kavanagh, sought to add monthly eligibility evaluations for program participants.


Monday, May 12, 2025

USDA Announces New Presidential Appointee to Serve Rural Arizona

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Lori Urban is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Arizona.

Monday, April 21, 2025

Kidder Mathews announces new leadership for greater LA, SoCal, and Arizona

Kidder Mathews is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments as the firm continues to build on its momentum across Greater Los Angeles, Southern California, and Arizona.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

CMG Home Loans appoints Gus Floropoulos as Regional Vice President to lead New York expansion

CMG Home Loans, the retail division of mortgage lender CMG Financial, announced the hire of Gus Floropoulos as Regional Vice President. Floropoulos, who has over 20 years of experience in financial services, will focus on increasing production, building teams, and expanding CMG’s presence in Long Island and New York.


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

Army control of U.S.-Mexico border buffer zone may funnel migrants to
62-mile stretch of tribal land in Arizona

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

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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

Arizona’s Apache Generating Station is one of 66 coal plants to get EPA exemption from Biden-era toxic air pollution caps

USDA reasserts SNAP work requirements, limits waiver use

APS proposes one-time bill credit on may 2025 bills

Grocery chain celebrates the 10th anniversary of its popular donut contest with a “Blast from the Past” theme that revisits previous contest themes

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?

‘A war of truth vs. lies’: Abe family lived consequences of Alien Enemies Act – now they’re watching it again

Protecting the bald eagle: Arizona Game and Fish climbs cliffs to count, band and measure spring hatchlings

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

‘We should not write unlimited checks’: Mayor Kate Gallego criticizes bill to reallocate taxes to Chase Field renovations

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

Trump justifies trade war with Canada by citing fentanyl smuggling – but nearly all comes from Mexico

Monday, March 17, 2025

Why are we letting a California union push Arizona jobs out the door? It's time to take back our ballot.

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

Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump's DEI dragnet at Arizona universities, including research on wildfires

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

Trump's upcoming address to Congress: Arizona Democrats denounce 'havoc' and Republicans aren't sure what to expect

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

E pluribus unum

CLE Calendar
May 15
Lessons from Lasso: Ethics, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership - This seminar has been rescheduled from January 30th to May 15th.
“Be curious, not judgmental.” Ted Lasso, the hit show on Apple TV, is about a Midwest American football coach who is hired to coach football (aka soccer) in the Premier League in the London neighborhood of Richmond. Attendees will learn how the Rules of Professional Conduct are prevalent throughout the series, as well as understand the importance of emotional intelligence in the legal field. Lessons from John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success are highlighted throughout the series and the presentation.
WARNING: Profanity is prevalent in the series. If you don’t like to hear profanity, this is probably not the presentation for you.

May 15
Changing Immigration Policies: How to Lawyer During a Challenging Time - As immigration policies continue to evolve, legal practitioners must stay informed about key developments affecting individuals, businesses, and humanitarian relief. Join us for an in-depth discussion on pressing issues and practical strategies for navigating the current immigration landscape. Topics include:
• Changes to the immigration process (marriage-based immigration, employment-based immigration, interviews, etc.).
• Higher scrutiny over social media.
• When or when not to file: Cases being referred to the immigration court.
• The elimination of humanitarian-based benefits such as TPS and parole: What options do they have?
• Advising on the Alien Registration Process.
• How to handle I-9 enforcements and other ICE worksite matters.
• Other possible changes that have occurred since this CLE was posted.