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Innovation and creativity are crucial for the growth and success of any business. Trying something new can help you and your businesses to stay relevant and competitive in the market. There are various ways to try something new in business; introducing a new product or service, exploring new markets, implementing new technology, changing the business model, or tryi...

I recently heard my wife say “not my monkey, not my circus” and it struck me how important a concept it is in all aspects of life.  It’s a colloquial phrase that conveys the idea that one is not responsible for the problems or issues of others. It is often used to express a lack of ownership or accountability for situations that do not directly concern or in...

Phoenix; Arizona (April 10, 2023) - Phoenix law firm Jaburg Wilk has seventeen attorneys named as either a 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers or 2023 Rising Star. The 2023 listing of Southwest Super Lawyers Includes nine partners – Neal Bookspan – Real Estate; Roger Cohen - Business Litigation; Ian Fischer – Civil Litigation, Defense; Lauren Garner – Estate and ...

As a partner at a law firm, I have seen the positive impact that employee happiness can have on a company. Happy employees are more productive, engaged, and committed to their work. In turn, this can lead to increased profitability and growth for the business. Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. How...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (04/04/2023) Nathan M. Gallinat has been named to the Board of Directors of Voices for CASA Children.  Gallinat, a construction law and commercial litigation attorney at Jaburg Wilk, said “VOICES for CASA Children is an impressive organization dedicated to bettering the lives of foster youth. I am excited to continue, and build upon, the work tha...

You read that correctly. When you apologize for some action or inaction, there may well be a reason. If you explain that reason as part of the apology you are making an excuse, not making an honest apology. An easy example is when you are late to pick someone up. The reasons could be the drive was longer than you thought, you lost track of time and left late, you ...

The insurance law department at Jaburg Wilk is expanding.  We have an opening for an attorney with experience in construction defect litigation and insurance defense. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, adjusters and other insurance law attorneys at the firm in the defense of contractors and sub-contractors in construction defect claims.  Th...

It is important to try to maintain some level of organization and structure in your life as this can help you to feel more in control and reduce stress. However, it’s also important to recognize that some level of chaos and unpredictability is inevitable, and it’s okay to embrace it to some extent. There are many ways to organize your chaos and, therefore, you...

Cybersquatters often exploit brand owners by demanding a large payment for a domain name that is similar to the brand owner’s trademark. Cybersquatters may also seek to profit from rerouting internet traffic intended for the brand owner’s website—to compete with the brand owner, to attract attention to different offerings, or to disrupt their competitor’s b...

I recently read this good piece of advice. It’s easy to jump to conclusions or make judgments about people without knowing all the facts. Making assumptions isn’t a good idea, as pointed out in old movies and television shows: https://youtu.be/svkgOsr7pUc. It’s generally a good idea to be slow to judge others because jumping to conclusions about someone’s ...