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Arizona’s New COVID Laws

June 5, 2022/in Business Law, Lawsuits & Litigation/by Don Loose

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.

Homeowners’ Rights in Planned Communities: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

May 19, 2022/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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.

Oral Contracts and Their Enforceability in Arizona

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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?

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

Every employer in Arizona, with limited exceptions, must pay state and federal unemployment taxes.

Payment of Wages – Governed by State Law in Arizona

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

A restrictive covenant generally will be strictly construed against the employer.

What is a Fictitious Name Certificate?

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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

January 10, 2021/in Business Law/by Don Loose

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.