Arizona’s New COVID Laws
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Arizona, according to data compiled by state health officials, state lawmakers have enacted two new laws aimed at restricting responses to the malicious and malingering coronavirus.
Entries by Don Loose
Homeowners’ Rights in Planned Communities: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
The new artificial grass law, which will take effect 91 days after the current legislative session ends (on or around June 24, 2022), will be added to this list of homeowners’ rights.
US Supreme Court Draft Regarding Roe v. Wade
Attorney Don Loose discusses the unprecedented leak of the US Supreme Court draft regarding Roe v. Wade.
Homeowner’s Rights
Attorney Don Loose discusses “Homeowner’s Rights” within planned communities with Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs).
Early Voting Under Attack in Arizona
In Arizona, recent laws have made it harder to vote early, including making it illegal to bring a person’s early ballot to the polls unless it’s by a family member or caretaker
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.
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.
The Business Advantages of Limited Liability Companies
A limited liability company may be organized in Arizona to conduct any lawful activity, except banking or insurance.