Authorities rely on whistleblowers to uncover fraudulent or wrongful acts committed by corporations and government agencies. Many whistleblowers are individuals motivated by a strong sense of professional ethics. While most cases of whistleblowing never become headline news, there have been quite a few famous ones over the years. Jeffrey Wigand Jeffrey Wigand was a high-level […]
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As we informed you earlier this year, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule raising the salary level for the white-collar overtime exemption to $35,308 a year, up from $23,660. The proposed rule also suggested raising the salary for highly compensated employees to $147,414 from $100,000. On September 27, 2019, the Department of Labor’s […]
The Pima County Code’s swimming pool provisions were last updated in 1990, almost thirty years ago. Nonetheless, when an individual is injured in a pool, and a property owner is sued invariably the property owner will argue compliance with the Pima County Code to say they did nothing wrong. The argument is often meritless. Code […]
Every company has the potential to become the subject of a whistleblower action. Whistleblowers may step forward to report on alleged instances of fraud or other wrongful activities in the workplace. Regardless of how the whistleblower complaint is resolved, the whistleblowers themselves are under strict protection from retaliatory actions. Consult an attorney immediately if you […]
General contractors are responsible for transforming 2D blueprints into 3D, real-life buildings. However, they don’t always have the right staff in-house. Subcontractors are hired to bridge the gap and ensure the work gets done properly and on time. Of course, hiring a subcontractor comes with its own challenges. Here’s what construction law attorneys want general […]
When a loved one dies, it’s possible that not everyone will be satisfied with the terms of the will. A will is a legal document that cannot be contested simply because it isn’t satisfactory to the heirs. In order to have a probate attorney contest the will, there must be sufficient grounds. In addition, heirs […]
When an owner or general contractor refuses to pay for completed work, the disputes that follow quickly become complex, time consuming, and expensive. But two Arizona laws have created streamlined procedures so that contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers can obtain payment for comparatively little effort and cost. First, contractors and suppliers who bill according to […]
News of a company’s bankruptcy is understandably nerve-wracking for its employees. However, a bankruptcy filing doesn’t automatically mean that every employee is out of a job. It largely depends on the type of bankruptcy that was filed. Employee Layoffs If a company files for Chapter 7 liquidation, it no longer intends to operate its business. […]
After someone passes away, their assets may go through the probate process. Probate refers to the process by which a decedent’s debts are resolved and remaining assets are distributed to the heirs. The heirs often benefit from working with a probate attorney, as this process can sometimes be complicated and lengthy. Probate begins with the […]
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