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Neal H. Bookspan
March 25, 2024
Inspiration does not come when it’s convenient. Inspiration does not care about the time of day, your schedule, or if you’re busy at the moment. When it comes it comes, you need to pay attention. If you don’t, it is to your own detriment. Being open to inspiration when it strikes is like keeping the windows of your mind open to let in the fresh breeze of cre...
Alden A. Thomas
March 25, 2024
What: Working with Epilepsy, Seizures, and Related Conditions This luncheon will provide information about policies and issues affecting women’s health in the workplace, with specific focus on epilepsy, seizures, and related diagnoses.  When:   March 29, 2024      11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where:  South Mountain Community College: 7050 South 24th Street, ...
Thomas Moring
March 25, 2024
What: So, You Want to Volunteer? Continuing legal education for lawyers who want to volunteer or are currently volunteering as pro bono attorneys the joint venture of Community Legal Services and the Maricopa County Bar Association.  Learn how VLP has helped more than 500 families since its inception in 2014. When: February 2024 Where:  MCBA offices Presente...
Corrinne R. Viola
March 18, 2024
Generally, employers cannot discriminate against employees because of the employee’s disability. There are several laws that protect against disability-based discrimination, including: the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Rehabilitation Act (“Rehab Act”), and in Arizona, the Arizona Civil Rights Act (“ACRA”). But the most known act, the AD...
Neal H. Bookspan
March 18, 2024
Hope is a powerful force that drives all of us in all facets of our lives. In the realm of business, hope often manifests as the belief in innovation and the potential for growth. Entrepreneurs embark on new ventures with the hope of creating something meaningful and impactful. This hope fuels their persistence in the face of challenges, driving them to push bounda...
Philomena S. Patiño
March 18, 2024
When it comes to safety planning in the context of protective orders which include Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment, it is important that you take steps to protect yourself, as well as anyone who is listed as a protected person on the protective order. As such, here are some general guidelines to consider: 1.  Understand the Protective Order:...
Neal H. Bookspan
March 11, 2024
Brevity in communications is a fundamental skill that enhances clarity and impact. It is expressing ideas concisely without sacrificing meaning or depth. By using precise language and avoiding unnecessary words, brevity ensures that readers or listeners grasp the intended message quickly and effectively. In a world where attention spans seem not to exist, brevity b...
Michelle L. Hogan
March 4, 2024
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule[1] on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024. This article aims to provide guidance on the rule change and its impact. Background The FLSA is a federal piece of legislation that es...
David P. Uffens
February 26, 2024
Divorce, while a legal process shaped by state statute, is an emotional journey fraught with challenges. What leads up to a separation is often traumatizing to mental (and sometimes physical) health, but the divorce process itself can be a trauma that needs to be carefully and intentionally dealt with. In navigating the landscape of Arizona's divorce laws, it's eas...
Michelle L. Hogan
February 26, 2024
A recent Arizona Supreme Court (Barriga v. ADES/Precision) decision has broadened the circumstances that can establish intolerable work conditions in order to receive unemployment benefits after quitting.  The key issue in this case involved the interpretation of regulations governing intolerable work conditions due to inharmonious relations with fellow employees....
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