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Employees who depart their employment do not always think about obligations they may continue to have to their former employer.  Former employers do, however, and should never underestimate what a departing employee may or may not understand about such post-employment obligations.  There are methods and procedures that can mitigate potential pr...

A receivership is an invaluable tool for managing, accounting for, marshaling, and preserving assets of whatever nature or kind. Although most often utilized by lenders, a receiver can be beneficial in any number of situations, including business disputes, partner disputes, and divorce proceedings. The limits of a receivership are as broad or as narrow as the part...

This is so important for all of us. No matter what you do, you can always improve yourself and your team. It can mean learning related to what you work on, or improving processes or procedures for your team.   Constantly evaluate every aspect of your job to find ways to improve. Share what you learn so that others can benefit as well. This type of invest...

The #metoo movement has many employers worried about protecting their employees from discrimination and harassment. Employers often ask what they should be doing to prevent discrimination in the workplace and how best to respond to complaints of discrimination or harassment. By following our 10 best ways to prevent and address discrimination in the workplace, emplo...

When women divorce, or contemplate divorce, they report being worried about their finances and how they will meet their financial obligations as a newly single woman.   With gender pay disparity and potentially not knowing their household finances, those concerns are understandable.  Compounding the worry even further are women who are either unemployed or have ...

The Holding  In Knightbrook Insurance Company v. Payless Car Rental System Incorporated, 2018 WL 769295 (Ariz. February 8, 2018), an insurance bad faith and equitable indemnification case arising from an auto claim, the Arizona Supreme Court answered a Certified Question from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and held that Arizona's equitable indem...

In Arizona, a large percentage of divorces proceed without either party hiring a lawyer.  As Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, couples do not need a specific reason to file for divorce – it is sufficient that the parties do not get along – otherwise known as irretrievable differences.  While getting divorced without attorneys may be fine for s...

Beth Cohn will discuss on "How the New Tax Law Impacts Real Estate Deals and Even Your Paycheck!" What: Beth Cohn and Sandy Abalos will discuss the new tax law and their impact on real estate transactions including 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, new partnership audit rules, reduced or elimination of travel and entertainment expenses, new 20% deduction for pass-thro...

The decline of a family member’s health can be one of the most difficult emotional challenges that a family will face. If that ailing family member hasn’t adequately planned for such an event, the burden rests on the family to step in and care for them. Without proper legal authority, this can be difficult. Fortunately, the court provides a process ...

You’re young, embarking on a career and very attracted to a co-worker who flirts with you at your new job. You’re sure the two of you were made for each other and, after all, you’re only human. So, you boost the courage to ask him or her out to lunch, happy hour, or even dinner. You get along great. It’s the best “first date” yo...