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I heard the basketball player Chris Paul say “everything you want is on the other side of hard” during an interview on a podcast. The phrase struck me and stuck with me. It encapsulates the idea that success and achievement often require effort, perseverance, and overcoming challenges. In life, we all have dreams, aspirations, and goals that we desire to achiev...

On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective.  It impacts employers with fifteen or more employees and provides protections that are distinct from, and in addition to, benefits provided to FMLA eligible employees.  The new law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers unless doing so would cause th...

The question of whether medical records could be used in a divorce case was settled – so long as the issues of parenting time and legal decision-making were in dispute, all medical records relevant to these issues were to be exchanged and could be used in a family law case. The same was true of medical records pertaining to a spousal maintenance claim – medical...

For many years, the question of whether medical records could be used in an Arizona divorce case was settled – so long as the issues of parenting time and legal decision-making were in dispute, all medical records relevant to these issues were to be exchanged and could be used in a family law case. The same was true of medical records pertaining to a spousal main...

A couple is divorcing in Arizona.  They have minor children.  The wife filed for divorce, served the husband, and a response has been filed.  The spouses have very different views, perhaps diametrically opposed views, about what monthly amount of support the wife should receive, what parenting time schedules are in the children’s best interests, and how to add...

Happiness is a deeply fulfilling and enriching emotion that can be attained through various means, but one of the most profound sources of happiness is found in giving of yourself. When you extend your kindness, generosity, and support to others, you experience a sense of purpose, connection, and joy that is unparalleled. Giving of yourself fosters meaningful conn...

This goes for all personal and professional relationships in your life. I heard a woman on a podcast say this, and it struck me. She was speaking about meeting her husband and when things clicked versus when they first met, which was several years earlier. She could have been telling a story about meeting someone who helped her professionally. We’ve all met someo...

Contracts for the sale of land or goods often impose “conditions precedent.” This means something must occur before a claim or duty arises. There are many distinct types of these provisions, but a fairly standard condition precedent clause reads as follows: “If Party A fails to comply with any provision of this contract, Party B shall deliver a notice to Par...

Imagination is a powerful tool that fuels creativity and innovation, as well as personal and professional growth. It allows you to envision possibilities beyond what currently exists and break free from the constraints of reality. Therefore, it is crucial not to limit your imagination, as doing so can hinder your potential and limit your ability to achieve remarkab...

When a creditor obtains an Arizona judgment, the first task the Judgment Creditor usually completes is recording the Judgment with the appropriate Arizona County Recorder’s Office, being sure to include a Judgment Debtor Information Statement. Subject to certain homestead exemptions which are outside the scope of this article, the Judgment then becomes a lien on ...