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1. If the Registrar of Contractors requires you to have a contractor's license, obtain the applicable license and do not enter into contract until the license is in good standing (in Arizona, failure to have such a license may prevent you from suing for amounts owed); 2. Have a written contract sufficient to addresses reasonably anticipated complexities of the proj...

No one wants to contemplate becoming seriously ill or disabled, but the reality is this difficult subject needs to be addressed with spouses, significant others and family members. It is important to make decisions regarding what wishes are while healthy.  The Arizona Secretary of State allows you to register, free of charge, living wills and medical power of atto...

I. Introduction Little attention has been devoted to the relationship between the Registrar of Contractor's Recovery Fund and bankruptcy.  The recession required new attention to the interplay between bankruptcy and the ROC. II. The Customer's Options First of all, even before that customer receives formal notice of a bankruptcy filing, if you have received w...

When you left your last job, did your former employer pay you everything you were owed? If not, your former employer faces serious consequences under state and federal laws. When an employee quits or is even fired for cause, employers are required to pay their former employee everything they are owed, including wages, commissions, bonuses, and other agreed upon amo...

If you are faced with needing the services of an attorney either for a personal matter or a business matter, the cost of quality legal services may seem expensive  The more educated you are about purchasing legal services, the more value you will receive.  The following are 10 important considerations when hiring an attorney. Know when to use a lawyer Th...

As a business owner, you are under pressure to either maintain your existing base or expand your business. Increased sales, good employee relations, firm financial footing are all important components to your business' continued success and may take the majority of your time. Critical tasks, such as handling important legal matters may fall by the wayside. Building...

The other week my wife was driving with our 10 and 7 year olds in her car. The 10 year old, out of nowhere, said "I am living the life I want to live." Before my wife could say anything in response, my daughter asked her younger brother if he is living the life he wants to live. His response was "No." That response was followed by the statement "If I was living th...

Video Transcript Hi, my name is David Allen and I'm a partner at Jaburg Wilk.  I specialize in commercial litigation with an emphasis on real estate litigation and also handle some transactional work. If somebody owes me money, can I put a lien against their real estate to make sure that I get paid? The short answer to that question is usually no.  If somebo...

A business benefits from adequate commercial general liability coverage, sometimes referred to as "CGL" insurance. Such a policy protects if someone is injured at the place of business. It also covers damage or injuries caused by company employees at a customer place of business or home. Typically, there are four basic categories of coverage in a CGL policy. These...

In a decision issued on December 27, 2011, the Arizona Court of Appeals held that Arizona's anti-deficiency statute applies to debtors who purchase vacant land with the intent to reside on the property upon completion of construction of a home even if they do not complete construction or actually occupy the property. In M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank v. Muelle...