Bills Proposed by the Arizona Legislature in the Last Session
Attorney Don Loose discusses a few of the 1,774 bills proposed by the Arizona legislature in the last session, particularly regarding new rules for voting.
Entries by Don Loose
Legal News About COVID-19
A See’s employee initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against her employer. She claims that See’s did not provide a safe workplace, as required by OSHA.
Legislative Privilege in Arizona
If an Arizona citizen claims a sincerely held religious belief, they may be exempt from vaccine mandates. Questions abound about what makes a religious belief “sincerely held”.
Arizona’s General Effective Day
On September 29, 2021, Arizona’s “General Effective Day” (90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session) 445 new laws went into effect.
Requirements for COVID Vaccines / Masks? A Scorecard Would Be Helpful
Certain school districts in Arizona including Tucson USD and Phoenix USD are requiring that students and staff wear masks.
Employers can require COVID-19 Vaccines
The EEOC says, in general, it is NOT improper for employers to require that employees be vaccinated as a condition of continued employment.
More about employers requiring COVID-19 Vaccines
The federal EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) chimes in with guidelines about whether employers can require all workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rear-End Collision By Drunk Driver
We collected another $100,000 under our client’s underinsured motorist policy, for a total settlement of $200,000.
Recent Family Law Decisions
We put forth a winning strategy with a combination of fact and expert witnesses to achieve a result that was in the child’s best interests
Truck Collision
Our client, a 62-year old agricultural manager, was seriously injured in a crash with a semi-tractor trailer.
Informal Probate – Administration of Estates Outside of Court
In many cases, probate is a quick and efficient way to transfer the assets of a person who has died (the “decedent”) to his heirs. About 10,000 probate cases are filed each year in the state of Arizona.
Special Purpose Trusts – 2 Most Common Forms
A trust is a legal entity that is created and holds title to assets during the life of the person who places assets inside the trust
Oral Contracts and Their Enforceability in Arizona
While different rules apply to proving each, one type of contract is not necessarily more enforceable than the other.
When are Written Contracts Required in Arizona?
The Arizona State Legislature, to prevent fraud, enacted a law requiring that certain promises or agreements be in writing. An action brought on an oral agreement in violation of the Statute of Frauds will be dismissed by the court.
Interest Rates as Established by Private Contract or by Law
In Arizona, interest on any loan, indebtedness, or other obligation will be at the rate of 10% per annum, unless a different rate is contracted for in writing.
Workers’ Compensation in Arizona and Liability for Injuries on the Job
The workers’ compensation laws provide for the payment of compensation to workers who are injured on the job in Arizona.
Arizona Unemployment Insurance – Employer Duties & Employee Benefits
Every employer in Arizona, with limited exceptions, must pay state and federal unemployment taxes.
Payment of Wages – Governed by State Law in Arizona
An employee who is owed wages may file a lawsuit against the employer for three times the amount of unpaid wages.
Where to Draw the Line on an Employer’s Liability for Employee Actions
An employer is generally not responsible for travel by an employee while going to and from the work place.
Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and other Employment Covenants
A restrictive covenant generally will be strictly construed against the employer.
What is a Fictitious Name Certificate?
Many individuals and companies do business under fictitious names. A fictitious name simply is a name different from the true name of the business owner.
How to Register Trademarks and Trade Names in Arizona
A trademark is a word, name, symbol or device, or any combination of these items, that is used by a person or company to identify its goods, and to distinguish them from goods made or sold by others.
Homeowners Associations – Their Rights, Reach and Structures in AZ
An association may not impose a regular assessment that is more than twenty percent greater than the immediately preceding fiscal year’s assessment without the approval of the majority of its members.
Your Business Attorney – Considerations in Forming Partnerships in Arizona
A partnership is an association of two or more persons to carry on, as co-owners and a business for profit.