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In light of Arizona’s spiking coronavirus infection numbers, Governor Doug A. Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-43, Pausing of Arizona’s Reopening, Slowing the Spread of COVID-19. The Executive Order provides the following: No Public Events of more than 50 people unless approved by a city, town, or county, and only if adequate safety precautions are implemented […]
In a Chapter 12 bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Court protected the ability of a farmer to receive crop subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) even if the farmer’s loan is in default. Outside of bankruptcy, the USDA had the right to set-off the payment. In bankruptcy, the farmer may receive some much-needed liquidity. In […]
The recent Paycheck Protection Program provides loans that can help your business survive the pandemic. If you are interested in how to maximize forgiveness of the funds or determining if you certified appropriately the “current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations” and the potential repercussions of that certification – […]
On Monday April 6, 2020, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-21, granting a welcome reprieve to small businesses facing eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Ducey’s order requires courts suspend commercial evictions for small businesses, unless the court determines that failing to evict would be contrary to the interests of justice. This includes suspension of […]
Good plaintiff contingency cases require: (1) established liability; (2) adequate damages; and (3) a source from which to fully recover those damages. In auto accident cases, often liability is clear, and the injuries suffered (or death) create significant damages. But if the negligent driver has minimal auto insurance coverage, in most cases the recovery is […]
With concerns about the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) mounting, many local governments have taken action to prevent the spread of the virus, including disaster measures directing the temporary closure of certain businesses that pose a high risk of community spread. On Monday March 23, 2020, Governor Doug Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-12, ordering that […]
Many business partnerships are formed through other types of relationships, such as friendships and marriages. And while it may seem like the ideal arrangement as you get started in business together, it may quickly become clear that a solid friendship does not necessarily indicate matching ideals in business. What started out as a friendly partnership […]
Terminating an employee is not an easy task, but it is a necessary part of running a business. Unfortunately, it’s also an action that can create vulnerabilities for a company, spawning lawsuits or other forms of retaliation from former employees. Even if the termination was fully justified, becoming the focus of a wrongful termination lawsuit […]
You already know that you should never sign a contract before reading it thoroughly. However, what happens if you aren’t quite sure whether you understand what you’ve read? Whether you are a property owner, future homeowner, general contractor, or subcontractor, you can benefit from the seasoned guidance of a construction law attorney. Identifying Potential Issues […]
Although the majority of jobs are “at-will,” an employer/employee relationship can often benefit from an employment contract. This is a complex document that should be drafted by an employment law attorney. When you meet with your attorney to discuss the contract, consider the following factors. Your responses to the following issues will help shape your […]
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