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PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 6, 2020), Lauren Garner and Neal Bookspan, partners at the Phoenix law firm of Jaburg Wilk, were again listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona 2020 by AZ Big Media.Lauren Garner was named a top lawyer in probate and trust litigation as well as mediation. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, an Adjunct Profe...

Whether in your personal or professional life, this seems obvious if you think about it. Relationships make life interesting. They can lift you up, but can drag you down (if you let them). You want to invest in healthy relationships that make you a better person, business owner, attorney, or whatever it is you are. You have choices. You don’t have to have an ...

I’m a Student Accused of Plagiarism: Now What? University students are often required to perform significant research and write numerous papers as part of their coursework. But what happens when a student fails to give credit to another author’s ideas or work? What is Plagiarism? A student plagiarizes when he or she uses someone else’s words or id...

One of the important benefits that come from registering copyrighted works early is the ability to seek statutory damages and attorney’s fees from a copyright infringer in a lawsuit. It is only when copyright owners register their work before copyright infringement begins (or within three months after first publication of that work) that they become eligible for ...

When the road to a goal you made becomes difficult, do you push through to finish or throw in the towel? Ideas matter, but execution is everything. If you can’t execute, you won’t finish what you start. I have written about goal setting and the use of SMART goals before. If you do this it will help you create a roadmap to your goal. It is important to t...

Arizona law with respect to payment of bonuses and/or commissions is not always clear. There are many issues for both the employer and employee to consider. Below is a summary of some of things both parties should consider in any bonus or commission dispute. Is There an Agreement and, if So, What Does it Say? The starting point is always the same – is there an ...

No matter the level of your success, there are others around both better or worse off than you are. As you work hard and improve your position, you should think about others and how to lift up your community. Improving your position may be financial, or it may mean you have more control over your time. Either allows you options to make a difference and give back. T...

1. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RECORD. The first question I’m typically asked by a prospective appellate client is “How can we tell the appellate court about all the emails from my ex-husband (credit card receipts, nasty texts) my lawyer refused to present, despite my pleas?” The answer is, we can’t. An appeal is based on the record presented to the trial court. ...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially rolled out a new version of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form (edition 10/21/2019) replaces the prior version (edition 07/17/2017). Here’s what employers need to know:The new form becomes mandatory as of April 30, 2020. Until then, employers are free to use either...

After an EEOC charge is filed, the EEOC may elect to hold mediation at their offices if both parties are willing. Mediation may resolve the dispute without the need for litigation. To improve the chance of a successful resolution, both parties need to have reasonable expectations, come prepared, and consider factors other than monetary terms. It is recommended that...