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The calm person wins - is a truth I’ve observed during my professional career. When emotions run hot and tensions rise, if you maintain your composure, you will inevitably gain the upper hand. You also will make better decisions, see opportunities others miss, and command respect by maintaining your demeanor. I witnessed this principle a few months ago during he...

There has been a recent development in the ongoing ride that is the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). A U.S. District Court ruling as of February 18, 2025 put the CTA back into effect with a filing deadline of March 21, 2025 for most companies. There is currently pending legislation before Congress to extend CTA deadlines for companies in existence prior to...

Let me tell you something about success that many people want to ignore - effort and working hard is not enough. I’ve spent my career practicing law and seen countless businesses rise and fall. Through this view I’ve noticed a peculiar misconception taking hold, the idea that if you put in the effort and hard work it undoubtedly will lead to success. There is m...

What: Epilepsy Education Day presented by Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona.  Ms. Emma Freeburg of Jaburg Wilk will discuss the process of requesting reasonable accommodations, filing disability-based discrimination complaints, and related topics relevant to both employees’ and students’ rights under the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, and other legal protection...

After years of practicing law, I’ve learned one immutable truth: compromise isn’t just a strategy, it is what keeps deals and relationships alive. Every day, I watch business owners and leaders who think they can strong-arm their way to success crash and burn because they refuse to bend. The most successful leaders I’ve worked with understand that giving up t...

Let me tell you something straight – mediocrity is a choice, and excellence is a habit. I’ve spent my career watching companies rise and fall, and the one constant separator between success and failure is the relentless pursuit of improvement. When you wake up each morning, ask yourself: “What’s one thing I can do better today than I did yesterday?” Maybe...

In the demanding worlds in which we all work, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by ambitious goals and high-stakes outcomes. Many professionals fixate on major victories—landing the prestigious customer, client, or sale; winning the landmark case; or securing that coveted partnership position. However, true success is not just these dramatic moments alone. Instea...

On March 3, 2022, Congress enacted the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”) which precludes employers from requiring employees to arbitrate disputes related to sexual assault or harassment. The EFAA amends the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) to give individuals asserting disputes related to sexual assault or harassm...

At the start of a new calendar or fiscal year, business leaders and professionals face a critical opportunity to evaluate which practices, policies, and procedures drive value for their organizations. This is important to consider because many companies carry forward inefficient employees, inefficient processes, outdated technology, or obsolete business models simp...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is increasing its filing fees for filing trademarks effective January 18, 2025. Our firm has adjusted its flat fees based on these price increases. Our new trademark fee schedule can be found here. We have not increased our search fees. The new filing fees are not only higher, they are more complex. The USPTO had ins...