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2012 News


2011 News

Christine Craigmile joins Fennemore Craig
February 04, 2011

Fennemore Craig Honored for Pro Bono Work for Refugees
February 04, 2011

John Balitis Comments on Employee Time off for Medical Tests
February 03, 2011

Marc Lamber and James Goodnow spotlighted for use of technology
February 01, 2011
Description:

Fennemore Craig's Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Practice Group uses iPad and iPhone technology to communicate with and assist clients.


Scott Freeman chosen for Arizona redistricting committtee
February 01, 2011
Description:

Fennemore Craig attorney Scott Freeman is House Speaker Kirk Adam's pick for Arizona's redistricting panel.



January

Attorney Jack Daniels comments on case of sales tax for online businesses
January 31, 2011

Scott Freeman Selected for Redistricting Commission
January 31, 2011
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Christine Craigmile joins Fennemore Craig in Denver
January 21, 2011

Lori Higuera answers question regarding legality of terminating employment during maternity leave
January 20, 2011
Description:

Attorney Lori Higuera answers question about terminating employment during maternity leave in Arizona Republic's Ask the Expert column.


Chris Gooch Comments on Compensation for Artists in Missing Artwork Case
January 13, 2011

Marc Lamber discusses Social Host Liability on local radio
January 07, 2011
Description:

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John Mowbray Recognized for Contributions to Las Vegas' Legal History
January 07, 2011
Description:

John Mowbray, managing partner of Fennemore Craig’s Las Vegas office, recently was an honored guest at an event highlighting the city’slegal history and the Mob Museum- which is under construction- and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Kefauver hearings. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman recognized John and his contributions at the event.

The Kefauver Hearings, 14 in all, were held by a United States Senate committee throughout the country in an effort to expose organized crime. The seventh hearing was held in the Las Vegas Post Offic... Read more
Superior Court Judge Pendleton Gaines Passes Away after Battle with Cancer
January 05, 2011


2010 News


December

Three Fennemore Craig Lawyers Elected Shareholders
December 30, 2010

Fennemore Craig Celebrates 125th Anniversary
December 23, 2010
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Fennemore Craig's legal milestones in Arizona

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Fennemore Craig Recognized for Involvement in Las Vegas Let Freedom Ring Project
December 21, 2010
Description:

Fennemore Craig's involvement in the Las Vegas Let Freedom Ring Project was commemorated recently with a star embedded in the Liberty Bell plaza located in downtown Las Vegas, Nev. Fennemore Craig's star is one of 18 that memorialize community support for the project.

The firm was instrumental in raising funds for the proj... Read more
Fennemore Craig Assists Avatar Holdings, Inc. with Real Estate Acquisition
December 15, 2010
Description:

Fennemore Craig was Arizona counsel to Avatar Holdings Inc. of Coral Gables, Florida, in connection with Avatar's October 2010 acquisition of a portfolio of real estate assets in Arizona and Florida for approximately $62 million in cash, stock, and notes, plus an earn-out of up to $8 million. Avatar purchased the assets from JEN Partners, a New York-based real estate private equity fund, which will become a significant shareholder in Avatar. The portfolio includes Joseph Carl Homes, the Phoenix-based private ... Read more
John Balitis Analyzes GPS Tracking of Employees
December 13, 2010

John Balitis Comments on How Arizona's Medical Marijuana Law Could Affect Employees
December 07, 2010
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Fennemore Craig Attorneys Outline Arizona's Medical Marijuana Law Effects on Employers and Employees
December 03, 2010


November

Marc Lamber quoted in Arizona Daily Star regarding the Family Purpose Doctrine
November 22, 2010

Daniel Arana Joins Fennemore Craig's Business and Finance Practice
November 19, 2010

John Balitis Talks About Employment Related Facebook Use on Channel 3
November 16, 2010

John Balitis Comments on Facebook Issues in the Workplace on KFYI
November 11, 2010
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October

Marc Lamber appears in Governor's Office video about Social Host Ordinances
October 29, 2010

Four Associates Join Fennemore Craig
October 28, 2010

Jamie Burgess Comments on Investment Fraud in Arizona Captiol Times
October 14, 2010


September

Fennemore Craig Selected as a Recipient of the Inaugural Most Admired Company Award
September 20, 2010

Attorney Laura Lo Bianco Says Organizations Should File IRS Returns to Maintain Nonprofit Status
September 17, 2010

Fennemore Craig selected as One of the “Best Law Firms 2010” According to a U.S. News & World Report
September 15, 2010

Lawyer Heidi Kimzey Short's Blog Digs Up New Valley Restaurants
September 07, 2010

4 Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Nevada Legal Elite
September 01, 2010


August

John Balitis Comments on Asking Citizenship of Potential Employees
August 26, 2010

Attorney John Balitis gives tips on avoiding workplace violence on KFYI Radio
August 12, 2010
Description:

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John Balitis' Profile


Attorney Ben Bauer Comments on Saguaro Ranch Plan of Disclosure
August 11, 2010

58 Fennemore Craig Attorneys in Arizona Named to Best Lawyers
August 11, 2010

Three Fennemore Craig Attorneys in Las Vegas Named to Best Lawyers
August 11, 2010

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Translate Judge's SB1070 Ruling
August 01, 2010


July

Tim Berg comments on SB1070 Legal Challenges
July 30, 2010

Attorney David Heap makes Law Dragon's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys-ERISA Law List
July 29, 2010

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Mountain States Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
July 29, 2010

Attorney John Balitis talks about workplace bullying on KFYI Radio
July 26, 2010
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John Balitis' Profile | Labor and Employment


John Balitis appointed to committee to study reversible lanes in Phoenix
July 23, 2010
Description: Fennemore Craig attorney John Balitis has been appointed to a committee to study reversible lanes in Phoenix and comments on the situation to the Arizona Republic.
Attorney Nancy-Jo Merritt Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform on Channel 15
July 23, 2010

Attorney Nancy-Jo Merritt Says Businesses Should be Prepared for SB1070
July 23, 2010

Suzanne Diaz Appointed to Arizona State Bar Committee
July 15, 2010

Marc Lamber talks to KFYI Radio about the Family Purpose Doctrine
July 13, 2010
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Marc Lamber's Attorney Profile


Cranston and Benoit Join Fennemore Craig
July 08, 2010

SB1070 discussed at Arizona Latino Media Association meeting at Fennemore Craig
July 01, 2010


June

Attorney Don Miner comments on sale of Mesa Financial Plaza
June 30, 2010

Don Miner comments on sale of landmark building in Mesa
June 30, 2010

David Heap Named a Top ERISA attorney
June 30, 2010

Glendale Municipal Airport's service center mired in financial, legal woes
June 25, 2010

Fennemore Craig attorney John Balitis comments on U.S. Supreme Court ruling
June 24, 2010
Description:

Labor and employment lawyer John Balitis talks to the Phoenix Business Journal about the implications of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the use of electronic devices in the workplace.


Fennemore Craig attorney John Balitis talks to KFYI Radio about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in a case involving employee use of electronic devices in the workplace
June 24, 2010
Description:

Use the links below to listen to the interview:

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John Balitis' Profile


Chambers and Partners USA gives Fennemore Craig high marks
June 21, 2010
Description: 2010 Chambers and Partners USA ranks Fennemore Craig and attorneys highly in its annual guide
Fennemore Craig attorney Lori Higuera comments on company 'perks'
June 15, 2010
Description:

An employee is advised to know the company policy on 'perks' in Ask the Expert column.


Fennemore Craig attorney Tim Berg comments on SB1070
June 14, 2010
Description:

Broad wording of SB170 leaves Arizona's immigration law up for interpretation


Client Sinapis Pharma Sees New Use for Meth in Stroke, Brain Injury
June 09, 2010
Description:

Sinapis Pharma Inc. believes that it has a found a way to provide neuroprotection to stroke patients and those with traumatic brain injury using an unlikely benefactor – an intravenous, low-dose form of the neurotoxic drug methamphetamine.


Nancy-Jo Merritt comments on business concerns about SB1070
June 07, 2010
Description:

Businesses are asking questions about how to respond to SB1070. Fennemore Craig immigration attorney Nancy-Jo Merritt has answers.


Fennemore Craig attorney Nancy-Jo Merritt comments about SB1070 on KFYI Radio
June 07, 2010
Description:

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Norman James Represents Arizona Cattle Growers Association on Spotted Owl Habitat in 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
June 07, 2010
Description:

Fennemore Craig Natural Resources attorney Norman James represented the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association in a federal case focusing on the designation of critical habitat for the Mexican Spotted Owl.


Fennemore Craig named a Go-To Law Firm for Fortune 500 companies
June 02, 2010
Description: Corporate Counsel magazine has named Fennemore Craig a Go-To Law Firm® for Fortune 500 companies in the area of litigation.

“We are most gratified to be named on this prestigious list. Inclusion on the list highlights Fennemore Craig’s commitment to service and responsiveness to clients,” said Timothy Berg, the firm's managing partner.

Corporate Counsel compiles its annual “go-to” law firm list by surveying in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies to determine the primary law firms they use, and researching key databases such as ALM Legal Intelligence, LitigationMonitor... Read more
Lost Boy of Sudan goes home to reconnect with family
June 01, 2010
Description: John Ruot, now an employee at Pitney Bowes, the company that provides support services to Fennemore Craig, was a lost boy of Sudan. He journeys home in June to reconnect with family he has not seen in nearly 20 years.

May

Thirty four Fennemore Craig attorneys make 2010 Southwest Super Lawyers list
May 25, 2010
Description: Southwest Super Lawyers is a "credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys."
USCIS announces new Permanent resident cards
May 14, 2010
Description:

Beginning May 13th, all permanent resident cards will have a new look. According to USCIS, "state-of-the-art technology prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication of the card."


Arizona firm leaders comment on new immigration law
May 10, 2010
Description:

Leaders of Arizona-based law firms, including Fennemore Craig Managing Partner Timothy Berg, comment about SB1070


Fennemore Craig attorney Kendis Muscheid elected to American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel
May 06, 2010
Description:

Muscheid was one of two from Arizona to be elected this year.


Covault and Marconi join Fennemore Craig
May 04, 2010


April

Fennemore Craig client Chef Beckett launches new restaurant
April 21, 2010

Fennemore Craig attorneys Kofron and Rycraft weigh in on stimulus effects on construction projects
April 20, 2010
Description:

John Kofron and Dale Rycraft outline how construction projects may be affected by stimulus funding in Nevada Business Magazine.


Will a lawsuit change the course of healthcare reform in Arizona? John Balitis weighs in
April 05, 2010
Description:

Attorney John Balitis comments on Arizona plans to sue over healthcare reform.


John Balitis talks to Channel 3 about healthcare reform
April 02, 2010
Description:

Employment attorney John Balitis talks about healthcare reform on Channel 3.



March

Health care reform will affect size of businesses
March 26, 2010
Description:

John Balitis predicts health care reform insurance requirements will affect the size of businesses in a Phoenix Business Journal article.


John Balitis talks about Federal Health Reform on KTAR Radio
March 25, 2010
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John Balitis' Profile


Marlene Humbert comments on how Fennemore Craig works to retain employees in a tough economy
March 25, 2010
Description: Marlene Humbert, Fennemore Craig's human resources administrator, explains how the firm works to retain its best employees for when the economy rebounds in the Phoenix Business Journal.

Recruiting Page
John Balitis comments on Federal Healthcare Reform on KFYI Radio
March 24, 2010
Description:

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John Balitis' Profile


John Balitis explains effects of federal healthcare reform
March 24, 2010
Description:

John Balitis explains how federal healthcare reform will affect businesses and employee benefits on KTAR Radio


Sarah Strunk on Mining Law Updates at RMMLF event July 22-24
March 22, 2010
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Fennemore Craig Shareholder Christopher Staring Appointed to Pima County Bench
March 16, 2010

Gov. Jan Brewer Appoints Christopher Staring to Pima County Superior Court
March 15, 2010

John Balitis talks to KFYI about text message privacy
March 09, 2010
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John Balitis' Profile


John Balitis Talks to KTAR About Privacy of Texting
March 09, 2010

Fennemore Craig and North Florida Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Present an ACC Value Challenge Event
March 05, 2010

John Balitis comments on spike in sexual harrassment claims
March 04, 2010
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John Balitis' Profile


Kofron and Vermeire Article Warns of Strings Attached to Stimulus Funds
March 01, 2010


February

Lori Higuera Comments on Workplace Disruption
February 18, 2010

John Balitis Talks to KFYI Radio About Proposed Arizona Senate Bill 1242 Regarding Labor Strikes
February 16, 2010
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Fennemore Craig Named a Finalist for the 4th Annual Turnaround Awards
February 15, 2010

Fennemore Craig Elects Seven New Shareholders
February 09, 2010

Fennemore Craig deploys Clearwell to streamline electronic data management
February 08, 2010

Tim Berg Discusses CityNorth Decision on Channel Eight's Horizon
February 02, 2010

Stimulus Dollars: Contractor Friend or Foe?
February 01, 2010


January

Supreme Court of Arizona rejects Gift Clause Challenge to
January 25, 2010
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Link to Phoenix Business Journal Article

Link to Official Arizona Supreme Court Decision

In an opinion filed on January 25, 2010, the Arizona Supreme Court reversed and vacated the opinion of the Arizona Court of Appeals in Turken et al. v. Gordon et al., which had invalidated a retail sales tax incentive agreement between th... Read more
Barney Holtzman Comments on Implications of Swine Flu on Businesses
January 22, 2010

The Arizona Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and Fennemore Craig are pleased to present Defining and Delivering Greater Value for Clients in 2010
January 19, 2010

Doug Northup to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
January 11, 2010

Leung and Dahu Join Fennemore Craig
January 06, 2010


2009 News


December

John Balitis comments on Arizona's new gun law
December 24, 2009

John Balitis discusses employee retention bonuses with KFYI News
December 16, 2009
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November

John O'Connor remembered fondly by family, friends and colleagues
November 12, 2009

Loss of Former Partner John O'Connor Mourned
November 11, 2009

Gerald Shelley joins Fennemore Craig’s Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Practice
November 06, 2009


October

John Balitis Comments on Executive Pay Cuts on KFYI Radio
October 23, 2009
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Sarah Strunk , Counsel to Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority Profiled
October 22, 2009

John Balitis Comments on Federal Crackdown on Employers Regarding H1N1 Virus
October 21, 2009

William Garehime joins Fennemore Craig in Denver.
October 15, 2009

Cathy Reece Named to Turnaround Management Association Board
October 14, 2009

Fennemore Craig client Mira Villa opens luxury condominium project in Las Vegas
October 09, 2009

Tim Berg argues City North case before AZ Supreme Court
October 05, 2009

Three attorneys join Fennemore Craig’s Phoenix office
October 05, 2009

Gina Masterson Joins Fennemore Craig in Denver
October 01, 2009


September

John Balitis Interviewed on Arizona's new guns in workplace law
September 28, 2009
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John Balitis Comments on Workplace Violence on KFYI Radio
September 23, 2009
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John Balitis Talks About Implications of H1NI flu on Businesses on KFYI Radio
September 09, 2009
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Laurel Davis Named to Nevada Legal Elite List of Top One Percent Attorneys in the State
September 03, 2009

Jamie Burgess named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society top fundraiser for Arizona Team In Training program
September 02, 2009

John Balitis Discusses Employer Reference Policies in Interview with KFYI Radio
September 01, 2009
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August

Kerry Patterson selected as National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development “Native American 40 Under 40” award recipient
August 31, 2009

Fennemore Craig Establishes Restaurant and Food Services Practice
August 25, 2009

Laurel Davis Represents Mira Villa Trustee in Contract Cancellations
August 19, 2009

Fennemore Craig Assists with Suns and Diamondbacks Acquisition of Jefferson Street Garage
August 03, 2009

The Federal Stimulus Fund - Effect on False Claims Act Actions
August 01, 2009


July

62 Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2010
July 31, 2009

Barney Holtzman elected chair of State Bar of Arizona Employment and Labor Law Section
July 24, 2009

Janna Day Comments on FTC Red Flag Rule
July 19, 2009

John Kofron on "The Art of Deflection -- Mixed-use developers urged to plan for defect claims"
July 10, 2009

Michelle Jager Joins Fennemore Craig
July 10, 2009

Sarah Strunk featured in Arizona Woman Who's Who
July 03, 2009

John Balitis comments on U.S. Supreme Court decision in New Haven firefighters discrimination case on KFYI Radio
July 02, 2009
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Fennemore Craig among firms recognized by America Bar Association for Efforts on Behalf of Holocaust Survivors
July 02, 2009

Lawyers in Fennemore Craig's Las Vegas Office Make 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyers® and Mountain States Rising Stars® Lists
July 01, 2009


June

Tim Berg Looks Back on 25 years of Arizona's Legal Landscape
June 30, 2009

Fennemore Craig Ranks High in Chambers USA
June 16, 2009

FC Nonprofit Lawyers on Greater Legal Responsibilities for Tax-Exempt Organizations
June 05, 2009

Tim Berg Elected President of Herberger Theater Board of Directors
June 02, 2009


May

Cathy Reece Comments on Mortgages Limited
May 22, 2009

Fennemore Craig Represents Victim in Pro Bono Matter
May 21, 2009

C. Webb Crockett Receives Jesse A. Udall Distinguished Service Award
May 08, 2009

Jessica Post joins Fennemore Craig
May 05, 2009

Fennemore Craig helps Phoenix Suns Get Approval of Legislation for Charity License Plate Program
May 05, 2009

Thirty seven Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Southwest Super Lawyers
May 01, 2009


April

Client Tim Cory, Chapter 11 Trustee for HDB, LLC and its Mira Villa Project featured in Las Vegas media
April 30, 2009
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Fennemore Craig client D. Wayne Lukas' Horse Flying Private a Contender in 135th Kentucky Derby
April 29, 2009

Kerry Patterson Among Phoenix Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Honorees
April 24, 2009

David Weatherwax is counsel for the lender in the Receivership proceedings over, and is the trustee for the Trustee's Sale of, the Wigwam Resort & Spa and the Biltmore Golf Courses
April 22, 2009

Erwin Kratz Comments on COBRA on KFYI Radio
April 08, 2009
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Erwin Kratz Comments on COBRA on KFYI Radio
April 08, 2009
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Paul Krulisky Named to Taser Foundation Board of Directors
April 08, 2009

Jamie Burgess Represents Widow in Suit Against Investment Advisor
April 07, 2009

Fennemore Craig client NRP Group Named NAHB Multifamily Development Firm of the Year
April 03, 2009

Andy Federhar serves as local counsel to C.R. Bard in W.L. Gore Award of $371 Million
April 02, 2009


March

Erwin Kratz Explains New COBRA Law
March 31, 2009

Lower Platte Declared Not Fully Appropriated
New Scientific Evidence Reverses Preliminary Decision

March 30, 2009

John Kofron Urges Mixed-use Developers To Plan For Defect Claims Before Signing A Contract
March 25, 2009

Norm James Represents Home Builders in Lawsuit Challenging Santa Cruz Decision
March 24, 2009

Paul Wassgren Recognized As a Rising Star by Las Vegas Business Press
March 23, 2009

National Association of Homebuilders v. EPA
March 23, 2009

Daniel W. Glasser Named to 2009 Colorado Rising Star List
March 20, 2009

Jaron Bromm urges Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to Reassess Lower Platte River Basin Determination
March 18, 2009

Erwin Kratz comments on COBRA on KFNN's Business for Breakfast.
March 16, 2009
Description: Audio clip of attorney Erwin Kratz
Fennemore Craig Client SpinSix Plans Business Expansion
March 10, 2009
Description: SpinSix Strategic Marketing Design LLC has received $750,000 in financing even as the company continues to grow. "With 26 employees and a recently expanded Scottsdale operation, company officials said they were pleased with their first major cash infusion, though they wouldn’t release the investors’ names."
Erwin Kratz Comments on New COBRA Law
March 06, 2009


February

Fennemore Craig Established Equine Law Practice
February 25, 2009
Description: Fennemore Craig has established an Equine Law practice, combining attorneys with experience in unique aspects of the equine industry with the legal services needed by today’s equine businesses.
Client Southwest Airlines Featured In Corporate Board Member Magazine
February 10, 2009
Description: Article about Southwest Airlines from the January/February issue of Corporate Board Member Magazine.
Scott Finical Discusses the Phoenix Police Reserve Division on Horizon
February 09, 2009
Description: Government officials, business leaders and policy makers discuss the issues, laws and policies that affect Arizonans in their everyday lives.
Jessica Catlett Discusses Changes to the FMLA on "Business for Breakfast" on KFNN Radio
February 05, 2009
Description: Jessica practices in the area of Labor and Employment and discusses the Family Medical Leave Act on "Business for Breakfast" on KFNN Radio.
Client and Pittsburgh Steeler Mitch Berger's Amazing Story
February 03, 2009
Description: "Keep looking, past MVP Santonio Holmes and owner Dan Rooney and there, hidden behind a lumbering lineman or six, you'll find Mitch Berger. Yes, Mitch Berger, the punter."
Fennemore Craig Attorney Neil Hiller honored by Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix
February 02, 2009


January

Fennemore Craig Attorney Cathy Reece quoted in Mortgages Ltd. Case Chapter 11 Plan For Mortgages Ltd.
January 27, 2009

AAAL Files Brief with US Supreme Court
January 13, 2009

Scott Ames Joins Fennemore Craig
January 12, 2009

Craig Dunlap joins Fennemore Craig
January 09, 2009

Lori Higuera Weighs in on Changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act
January 07, 2009


2008 News


December

Barney Holtzman Offers Advice on Handling Employment Changes During an Economic Downturn
December 19, 2008

Barney Holtzman Provides Recommendations on Workforce Reductions
December 16, 2008

John Mowbray Comments On Increase In Litigation
December 02, 2008
Description: Nevada is on track with the study's more pessimistic predictions for the future, said John Mowbray, managing director of Fennemore Craig in Las Vegas.
Litigator Richard Vermeire Joins Fennemore Craig
December 02, 2008

David LeGrand Comments On Las Vegas Collection Agency Case
December 02, 2008
Description: A debt collection agency with local operations has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit.
Fennemore Craig Expands Litigation Capabilities In Denver With Addition Of Attorney Richard Vermeire
December 01, 2008
Description: Richard Vermeire, an accomplished litigator with more than 35 years experience, has joined the Denver office of Fennemore Craig as a shareholder in the firm.

John Balitis Comments on Proposed Wage cuts for City of Phoenix workers on KFYI Radio

December 01, 2008
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November

Bankruptcy Ruling Paves Way For Project to Proceed
November 26, 2008

Timothy Berg Argues CityNorth Appeal
November 25, 2008
Description: A challenge of Phoenix's tax agreement with the developers of CityNorth in northeast Phoenix reached the Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday, with both sides arguing about where the line falls between public and private benefit.
Client USA Basketball Announces Deal to Come to Glendale
November 18, 2008


October

Ray Harris Elected Secretary of ATC
October 29, 2008

Attorney Christian Olson to Serve on Child Crisis Center Foundation Board
October 28, 2008

David LeGrand Facilitates $22 Million Loan Transaction for Equipment Management Technology
October 27, 2008

James Burgess Represents Investors in Broker Fraud Case
October 26, 2008

Jamie Burgess Represents Investors In Securities Fraud Case Against Indicted Broker And Brokerage Firm
October 15, 2008
Description: An elderly Mesa couple say they lost their life's savings to a fast-talking financial adviser who's accused of scheming to defraud numerous clients, including members of his own church.
Fennemore Craig Expands Litigation Practice with Four Attorneys
October 08, 2008

Tim Berg Named Center of Influence Honoree
October 03, 2008

Norm James' Testimony Before U.S. Senate Committee on ESA
October 03, 2008
Description: Full Committee hearing entitled, “Bush Administration Environmental Record at Department of Interior and Environmental Protection Agency.”

September

Former Fennemore Craig Attorney Directs STEM Education Center
September 30, 2008

Client Millennium Properties Continues Development
September 27, 2008
Description: Despite the Valley's housing troubles, a 2,500-acre master-planned community is moving forward in west Buckeye.
A. Bates Butler III Writes Op-Ed Opposing AZ Prop 201
September 22, 2008
Description: A. Bates Butler III is a director in the Tucson office of Fennemore Craig PC and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for civil litigation.
51 Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers List
September 22, 2008
Description: Fifty Fennemore Craig attorneys in Arizona, including 46 in Phoenix, three in Tucson and one in Nogales, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®2009. This group includes six “Best Lawyers” in Tax Law, five in Natural Resources Law, five in Environmental Law, five in Water Law and four in Personal Injury Litigation.
Rodney Jarvis joins Fennemore Craig
September 19, 2008

Attorneys David LeGrand and Ray Harris Focus on Protecting Your Online Presence
September 17, 2008

Attorney John Balitis Comments on Employee Privacy in the Workplace
September 15, 2008

Steve Good Client, Century Plaza, Opens Condo Project
September 14, 2008

Attorney Laurel Davis Comments on Xyience Bankruptcy
September 12, 2008

Fennemore Craig Attorney A Bates Butler III Elected to Presbyterian Church USA Post
September 05, 2008

Client US Airways Center Goes Green
September 04, 2008


August

Four Phoenix Fennemore Craig Attorneys Elected to State Bar of Arizona Leadership Positions
August 27, 2008

Holtzman Tapped For State Bar Leadership Post
August 27, 2008

Fennemore Craig Expands Denver Office with Addition of Dan Staley
August 27, 2008

Norm James discusses environmental issues at Las Vegas economic forum
August 26, 2008

Fennemore Craig Attorney Leonardo Loo Appointed to Governor’s Asian-American Advisory Council
August 19, 2008

Fennemore Craig Expands Litigation Practice in Denver
August 13, 2008

Attorney Scales Mountain To Help At-risk Kids
August 05, 2008


July

Fennemore Craig Represents Bard In Case Validating Company's Graft Patent
July 31, 2008

Fennemore Craig Assists Allied Waste in Transaction for Utilizing Biogas from Landfill
July 30, 2008
Description: Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW) has entered into an agreement with Ameresco McCarty Energy to sell biogas from Allied Waste's McCarty Road Landfill, for use at Anheuser-Busch's Houston brewery.
Fennemore Craig Attorneys Weigh In On Commercial Landlord-Tenant Issues
July 28, 2008
Description: This article first appeared in AZRE's July/August 2008 issue, and was specifically written for the publication. Redistribution without the permission of the publisher is prohibited.
Attorneys Kofron and Vieweg Suggest Tenants Seek Protection From Loss of Space
July 25, 2008

Former Fennemore Attorney Darcy Renfro to Head Education Center
July 18, 2008

Attorney Cathy Reece Mentioned in the Phoenix Business Journal Regarding Mortgages Ltd. Investors
July 09, 2008
Description: Cathy Reece, an attorney for Fennemore Craig PC who is representing investors, said after the hearing she is gratified to learn that 26 of 71 Mortgages Ltd. borrowers have resumed paying their loans. To view the Unofficial Investors Committee website for information, click here.

June

Attorney David LeGrand Comments On Nevada's Technology Status
June 27, 2008
Description: The education system "clearly remains under stress," LeGrand said, thanks in part to brisk population growth that outpaces resources. But Nevada's high concentration of fiber-optic infrastructure gives the state an edge in technology concentration.
Forty Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Arizona Southwest Super Lawyers
June 18, 2008

Fennemore Craig Ranked Highest in Three Chambers USA Categories
June 16, 2008

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Christopher H. Byrd and Laurel E. Davis named to Mountain States Super Lawyers Attorney
Donald G. Martin Named to 2008 Nevada Rising Stars List

June 13, 2008

A. Bates Butler III Offers Tips for Handling Business Searches
June 04, 2008

Laurel E. Davis Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
June 02, 2008


May

Attorney David LeGrand Weighs in on Las Vegas' Status as a "Technology-wise" City
May 24, 2008

Bates Butler III Comments on How to Handle Business Search Warrants
May 16, 2008
Description: When you’re in business, the last thing you want or expect is for law enforcement to show up with a search warrant. What do you do? What if law enforcement shows up when you or upper management are not there?
Scott McDonald Joins Fennemore Craig's Business Torts and Personal Injury Practice
May 05, 2008

Scott McDonald Joins Fennemore Craig’s Tucson Office
May 01, 2008


April

Matt Martinez Discusses Proposed Immigration Regulations In La Voz.
April 29, 2008
Description: Los posibles cambios a una regulación federal que obliga a las empresas a despedir a trabajadores cuyo número de seguro social no concuerde con su nombre pueden afectar adversamente a comerciantes en Arizona.
Immigration Attorney Matt Martinez Comments on No Match Supplemental Proposed Rule
April 29, 2008

Norm James in Prescott Courier
April 21, 2008


March

Fennemore Craig Named state's most powerful firm
March 18, 2008

Fennemore Craig Client Phoenix Welding Celebrates 55 Years
March 15, 2008

Marni Rubin joins Fennemore Craig Las Vegas office
March 12, 2008

Barney Holtzman comments on FMLA
March 06, 2008


February

Attorney Leonardo Loo elected to board of The Victoria Foundation
February 26, 2008

Attorney Lori Higuera Featured in the Arizona Republic's "Ask the Experts" Column on Unemployment Benefits
February 22, 2008

Jill Covington Joins Fennemore Craig Phoenix Office
February 15, 2008

Attorney Laurel Davis Quoted in Las Vegas Review-Journal Article
February 14, 2008
Description: At the bankruptcy hearing Tuesday, Xyience attorney Davis described the marketing and loan proposals as do or die matters for her client.
Don Martin Discusses 1031 Exchanges in Nevada
February 07, 2008
Description: On the heels of the Southwest Exchange Corporation litigation, the Nevada Legislature has moved quickly to reduce the risks associated with 1031 exchange accommodators.
Attorney Kerry Patterson Featured in Phoenix Business Journal
February 01, 2008

Managing Partner Tim Berg Attends Crow Nation and State of Montana Compact Signing Ceremony
February 01, 2008

Joe Chandler Elected to Actors Theatre Board of Directors
February 01, 2008


January

Forecasting the Future - Arizona's Climate Change Action Plan
January 31, 2008
Description: Fennemore Craig hosts an informative event on how climate change issues could affect your business, featuring Governor Janet Napolitano.
Important Change in International Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures
January 31, 2008

Phil Fargotstein Notes Costs to Curbing Greenhouse Gases
January 29, 2008
Description: Gov. Janet Napolitano's Climate Change Action Plan contains 49 initiatives currently being implemented that affect residential, commercial and industrial energy generation, transportation, land use, agriculture and forestry.
New Passport Fee Schedule Starting February 1, 2008
January 29, 2008

Fennemore Craig Congratulates "Women Who Move the Valley," Which Includes Ann Meyers Drysdale with the Phoenix Suns Organization, a Long-time Firm Client.
January 09, 2008
Description: Ann Meyers Drysdale, General Manager of Phoenix Mercury and Vice President of the Phoenix Suns, was named by Arizona Foothills Magazine one of ten "Women Who Move the Valley".
Attorneys Teresa Dwyer-Federhar, Lori Higuera and Tim Berg featured in "Lex Flex: Part-Time Lawyers Spur Firm Options."
January 02, 2008
Description: To many in practice, the term “part-timelawyer” is an oxymoron. The reality of practicing law is that most clients want their attorney available when they need him or her, which means, at a minimum, five days a week, eight hours a day, and quite often more. To accommodate their clients’ needs and to meet a never-ending stream of deadlines, the majority of lawyers work more than 40 hours per week.

2007 News


December

Mr. Lamber Speaks to Channel 12 News Regarding Social Host Liability
December 31, 2007
Description:

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Governor Names Sal Rivera AERO Interim Executive Director
December 19, 2007
Description: The Arizona Economic Resource Organization (AERO) has named Sal Rivera as interim executive director of the new private-public-nonprofit collaboration geared toward streamlining, unifying and enhancing Arizona’s economic development efforts.
Andy Federhar in Trial Team That Secures One of the Largest Plaintiff's Verdicts in Arizona History
December 14, 2007

Five Elected New Shareholders at Fennemore Craig
December 14, 2007

Fennemore Craig Is Proud to be Voted “Best Places to Work in the Valley” by The Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ, LLC
Fennemore Craig Ranked No. 5 on Large Company List

December 14, 2007

20 Women Who Will Shape Arizona by 2020
December 08, 2007

Attorney Lori Higuera Responds to Ask The Experts Query
December 02, 2007


November

Fennemore Craig makes “National Law Journal 250”
First time firm appears on list of the nation’s 250 largest law firms

November 28, 2007

Tim Berg Appointed Chair of Arizona Uniform State Laws Commission
November 27, 2007

Fennemore Craig Attorney Nancy-Jo Merritt Quoted In Workplace Immigration Report Article "'No-Match' Ruling Creates Uncertainty About Future of Rule, Government Efforts"
November 09, 2007
Description: Reproduced with permission from Workplace Immigration Report, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Oct. 22, 2007) pp. 5-7. Copyright 2007 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) www.bna.com
Fennemore Craig Attorney Nancy-Jo Merritt Quoted In Workplace Immigration Report Article "Employers Must Prepare for ICE Raids, Immigration Enforcement, Attorneys Say"
November 09, 2007
Description: Reproduced with permission from Workplace Immigration Report, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Oct. 22, 2007) pp. 30-31. Copyright 2007 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) www.bna.com

October

Attorney Mark Nesvig Participates in new GPEC Community Building Consortium
October 24, 2007

Two attorneys join Fennemore Craig’s Denver office
October 23, 2007

Jon Pearson joins Fennemore Craig’s Las Vegas office
October 23, 2007

Eight Attorneys Join Fennemore Craig in Phoenix
Brings Total Attorneys in Firm to Nearly 200

October 16, 2007

Fennemore Craig Welcomes Barney Holtzman to the Firm
October 10, 2007

Attorney John Balitis Responds to Ask the Experts Query
October 04, 2007


September

Department of State "Visa Lottery" Instructions
September 25, 2007

John Mowbray profiled by In Business Las Vegas
September 21, 2007

Laurel Davis Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2008
September 18, 2007

51 Fennemore Craig Lawyers in Arizona Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2008
52 Attorneys Firm-Wide Named “Best Lawyers”

September 18, 2007

Leonardo Loo Elected to the Board of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
September 13, 2007

Fennemore Craig Attorney Sal Rivera Honored for Work in the Community
September 07, 2007

Prominent Real Estate Attorney Joins Fennemore Craig in Las Vegas
September 07, 2007

Fennemore Craig attorney Leonardo Loo Elected to Community Colleges Board
September 05, 2007


August

Sal Rivera Co-Chair Political Action Committee with Governor Napolitano
August 31, 2007

Fennemore Craig Client O'Neil Printing Celebrates A Century In Business
August 17, 2007

Public Employee Personal E-mails Not Public Record
August 10, 2007

Fennemore Craig expands Real Estate Practice Group with the
August 08, 2007

Timothy J. Berg, Fennemore Craig Managing Partner, Named To Head National Organization
August 08, 2007


July

Erwin Kratz One of Two Attorneys to Head TSO Trustees Board
July 20, 2007

Patrick Klein joins Fennemore Craig Commercial Litigation Practice
July 19, 2007

Fennemore Craig Expands Business and Finance Practice and Estate Planning Practice
July 18, 2007

Joseph Parker, Leonardo Loo and David Haga Join Fennemore Craig
July 18, 2007

Joseph Parker, Leonardo Loo and David Haga Join Fennemore Craig
July 18, 2007

Judge to Extend Cavendish Injunction
July 12, 2007


June

Laurel Davis Named To 2007 Nevada Super Lawyers List
June 28, 2007

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Southwest Super Lawyers
June 28, 2007

John Balitis - June 28, 2007 Ask the Experts
June 28, 2007

Fennemore Craig Attorney Norman James Leads Team in Win at U.S. Supreme Court
June 25, 2007

Fennemore Craig Attorney Susan Wissink Joins Phoenix Children's Museum Board
June 22, 2007

Fennemore Craig Ranked Highest Overall in 2007 Chambers and Partners USA Rankings of Arizona Law Firms
June 18, 2007

Thirty-eight Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to Arizona Southwest Super Lawyers List
June 18, 2007

Ellis M. Carter Has Joined Fennemore Craig as a Director in Their Business and Finance Practice
June 14, 2007


May

Kerry Patterson Joins Fennemore Craig's Real Estate Practice
May 31, 2007

Ellis Carter joins Fennemore Craig’s Business and Finance Practice Group
May 24, 2007

Attorney Sal Rivera Named Profiles of Success Winner
May 18, 2007

John Balitis - May 17, 2007 Ask the Experts
May 17, 2007

Jason Pritchett Joins Fennemore Craig
May 16, 2007

Josh Waltman Joins Fennemore Craig as an Associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group
May 10, 2007

Heidi Kimzey Joins Fennemore Craig’s Real Estate Practice
May 08, 2007

Fennemore Craig is a Title Sponsor of the Vegas Venture Forum
May 01, 2007


April

Josh Waltman Joins Fennemore Craig Phoenix Office
April 25, 2007

Attorneys Tim Berg, Janice Procter-Murphy, Theresa Dwyer, and Al Arpad Win Case Before Arizona Supreme Court
April 25, 2007

Hector and Kimberly Arana Featured in The Business Journal's "Focus Law: Business in Mexico"
April 20, 2007

Intellectual Property Client ISM Films' New Movie "Take" Debuts April 27
April 19, 2007

Fennemore Craig Attorney Norm James at Supreme Court on ESA Issue
April 17, 2007

The Smoke-Free Arizona Act Takes Effect May 1
April 06, 2007
Description: Final rules were issued April 5, including some changes from the proposed rules. Click on this AZ Department of Health Services link for information and a checklist that business owners may find helpful.

March

Jalana Commerford Joins Fennemore Craig’s Phoenix Office
March 06, 2007

Fennemore Craig Expands Natural Resources Practice
March 01, 2007


February

Fennemore Craig Expands Real Estate and Business Practices in Las Vegas
February 28, 2007

Laurel Davis Joins Fennemore Craig Las Vegas Office
February 15, 2007

Immigration Bill Brings Call for Political Action
February 08, 2007


January

Fennemore Craig Welcomes Two Associates To Firm
January 24, 2007

Fennemore Craig Hires Anthony Golden As Associate in Las Vegas Office
January 15, 2007

Suzanne Ogden Joins Fennemore Craig
January 11, 2007

Phoenix Symphony Honors Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and former Fennemore Craig Partner John Jay O'Connor
January 08, 2007

Anthony Golden Joins Fennemore Craig Las Vegas Office
January 05, 2007

Fennemore Craig Opens New Denver Office
January 01, 2007


2006 News


December

Fennemore Craig Elects 7 Directors, Shareholders
December 28, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Susan Wissink And Cynthia Shupe To Present At Arizona Women Lawyers Association Seminar
December 21, 2006

Fennemore Craig Is Proud to be Voted Best Places to Work in the Valley by The Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ
December 13, 2006

2 Join Fennemore Craig In New Denver Office
December 08, 2006

Sherry Downer Joins Tucson Office in Labor and Employment
December 07, 2006

Bruce Dahl and Susan Chetlin Join Fennemore Craig's Intellectual Property Practice
December 07, 2006


November

Commercial Litigation Attorney Joins Fennemore Craig
November 30, 2006

Attorneys Bruce Dahl and Sue Chetlin Joined the Fennemore Craig Law Firm as Directors in the Firm's New Denver Office.
November 29, 2006

Fennemore Craig Opens in Denver
November 17, 2006

Sherry Downer Joins Fennemore Craig Tucson Office
November 15, 2006

Fennemore Craig Expands Intellectual Property Practice With Opening of New Denver Office
November 14, 2006

48 Fennemore Craig Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2007
November 08, 2006

Setting Up Shop in Nevada
November 04, 2006

Client SenesTech Formed by Two U of A Researchers
November 02, 2006


October

John Mowbray Chairs Liberty Bell Committee
October 28, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorney Elected to Board of International Law Firm Network
October 26, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Featured in Arizona Women Lawyers Association News
October 18, 2006

Cathy Reece name new Vice President of Membership for the Turnaround Management Association
October 08, 2006

Bates Butler Featured in Top Lawyers in Tucson
October 04, 2006

John Mowbray Steers Liberty Bell Project in Las Vegas
October 02, 2006


September

Fennemore Craig Client 3M Has Innovative Aluminum Conductor That Wins Praise
September 25, 2006

Forum to Address Props' Impact on Business
September 23, 2006

Numerous Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named 'Best Lawyers in America'
September 14, 2006

Fennemore Craig Hosts Diversity Pipeline Program
September 06, 2006

46 Fennemore Craig Lawyers Named to Best Lawyers in America 2007
September 05, 2006

Sal Rivera Recognized for Community Leadership Role
September 03, 2006


August

Larry Caster Elected Chairman of the Environment, Energy and Resources Section of the American Bar Association for 2006-07
August 31, 2006

Neal Kurn Selected to Receive the Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser Award From the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
August 24, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorney Elected Chair of American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
August 21, 2006

Todd Wiley Joins the Phoenix Office of Fennemore Craig
August 17, 2006

William Asdell and Marian Abram Join Fennemore Craig
August 14, 2006

Group Adds Signatures for Initiative, Measure Would Force Local Enforcement of Federal Laws
August 11, 2006

Fennemore Craig Adds New Director for Natural Resources, Endangered Species, Construction and Utility Law
August 08, 2006

Tim Berg, Janice Procter-Murphy, and Theresa Dwyer Successfully Argue Griffis Case before AZ Court of Appeals
August 08, 2006

Tucson Business Edge's 40 Under 40
August 02, 2006

Opening Office in Las Vegas September 1, 2006
August 02, 2006


July

Fennemore Craig Announces Expansion into Las Vegas
July 31, 2006

How Executive Mothers Juggle Kids Plus Career
July 28, 2006

Anne Kleindienst Appointed General Counsel for Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
July 27, 2006

State Bar Appoints 4 Fennemore Craig Attorneys to Leadership Positions
July 20, 2006

Former Fennemore Craig Partner Heads to FERC as a Commissioner
July 20, 2006

Scott Finical Leads Phx Police Reserves
July 18, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorney to Serve as Phoenix Chamber General Counsel
July 18, 2006

Employment Rights Act Protects Employees on Military Leave
July 14, 2006

Latino Future Magazine - Getting To Know Sal Rivera
July 14, 2006

Fennemore Craig Adds Two New Senior Attorneys To Its’ Tucson Office
July 11, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Elected for Bar Leadership
July 11, 2006

Executive Moms Always Work Balancing Act
July 09, 2006

Fennemore Craig Named As One of Arizona's Top Corporate Law Firms
July 01, 2006


June

The Laws of Licensing in the Biomedical Community by Susan Rosenfield
June 30, 2006

Fennemore Craig Adds 9 Attorneys as Associates
June 29, 2006

Tim Berg Named to Herberger Theatre Center Board of Directors
June 27, 2006

Fennemore Craig Managing Partner Elected to Uniform Law Foundation’s Board of Trustees
June 27, 2006

Water Deal for Client Augusta Resource Corp
June 24, 2006

Attorney Tackles Stadium Issues
June 23, 2006

Attorneys, Firms in Arizona Earn National Rankings
June 22, 2006

Fennemore Craig Ranked as One of the Top Law Firms in Phoenix by Corporate Board Member Magazine
June 12, 2006

The Laws of Licensing in the Biomedical Community
June 12, 2006

FC Represents Suns in $67 million Makeover of Arena
June 12, 2006

Fennemore Growing Real Estate Practice
June 12, 2006

Fennemore Craig Tops 2006 Chambers and Partners USA Rankings of Law Firms in Arizona
June 12, 2006

FC Client AZSTA Adds 37 Events to New Stadium Schedule
June 06, 2006

Sarah Strunk Elected To Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Board
June 02, 2006


May

New Bankruptcy Law Favors Landlords, Though Tenants Don't Walk Away Empty Handed
May 30, 2006

Immigration Update: H-1B Visas and Other Critical Developments
May 30, 2006

Fennemore Craig Attorney Elected to Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation’s Board of Trustees
May 24, 2006

FC Client Featured in New York Times
May 19, 2006

Helios Foundation Makes Grant Commitment
May 12, 2006

5 ASU Law Students Awarded Scholarships
May 11, 2006


April

BizAZ Spotlights FC Attorney Tim Berg
April 26, 2006
Description: April 26, 2006
Fennemore Craig ESA Litigation: Pygmy Owl Delisted
April 14, 2006
Description: April 14, 2006
Fund-raising Event Honors Contributors To State's Past
April 12, 2006

Five of Eight Forbes Largest Companies in AZ Are Fennemore Craig Clients
April 03, 2006


March

Attorney Kendis Muscheid Elected to Board
March 30, 2006

Fennemore Craig Client Macayo's Celebrates 60 Years
March 23, 2006

Fennemore Craig is Being Honored by the Phoenix Museum of History at Their Annual Ball on April 22.
March 17, 2006

Attorneys Susan Rosenfield and Rod Fuller Comment on IP Protection
March 10, 2006

Managing Partner Tim Berg's Article on the Model Tribal Secured Transactions Act
March 01, 2006


February

Fennemore Craig Client Giant Industries Reports Profits
February 27, 2006

Attorney Mike Pearce Comments on Clean Water Act Issue
February 21, 2006

Client Trammell Crow Acquires 185 Acres in Casa Grande
February 20, 2006

Attorney John Balitis Comments on Healthcare Costs
February 12, 2006

Fennemore Craig Elects John F. Daniels III, Thomas D. Ulreich-Power and Julio M. Zapata as Directors of the Firm
February 09, 2006


January

100 Top Golf Communities Include 14 in Arizona, All Fennemore Craig Clients
January 30, 2006

Attorney Kevin Bonner Selected as Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit Judicial Conference
January 26, 2006

Attorney Cathy Reece Elected Officer of International Turnaround Management Association
January 26, 2006

Fennemore Craig Client ASU Foundation Stages Groundbreaking with Project Partners for SkySong
January 23, 2006

Mentoring Programs, Trials Help New Attorneys Succeed
January 20, 2006

Ongoing Education Required for Even the Best Attorneys
January 20, 2006

Fennemore Craig Adds 7 Associates
January 19, 2006

Attorney John Balitis Comments on Revamping Job Descriptions
January 15, 2006

Attorney Sal Rivera Will Be Awarded the Judge Learned Hand Emerging Leadership Award
January 03, 2006

How Much Religious Freedom Must You Allow?
January 01, 2006


2005 News


December

Law Firm Elects Managing Partner
December 22, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Elected Officer of American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
December 13, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Elected Officer of International Turnaround Management Association
December 12, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client PetSmart Intros New Ad Campaign
December 06, 2005

Non-compete Agreements With Step-down Provisions
December 01, 2005


November

Fennemore Craig Has Hired Todd S. Kartchner, William D. Sawkiw, and Stephen D. Benedetto As Associates in the Litigation Section
November 17, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Tom Wilmoth Comments on Impact of Salt Creek Tiger Beetle on Development (free registration required to view article)
November 07, 2005

In the Wake of the Storm: Lawyers Lend a Hand
November 01, 2005


October

Bankruptcy Code Amendments Are Good News to Preference Defendants
October 31, 2005

Letting Off Steam
October 28, 2005

Arizona Technology Council Feature - Fast Track
October 15, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Susan Rosenfield Comments on C-Path
October 13, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Andy Federhar Joins Local Business and Community Leaders to Take on the Challenge of Domestic Violence
October 06, 2005


September

Lawyer Pays Tribute to Grandfather's Legacy
September 27, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Ray Harris Comments on the Challenges of Identity Theft
September 23, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Brent Peugnet Elected to the Western States Chiropractic College Board of Trustees
September 22, 2005

Women Float Names for O'Connor's Seat
September 21, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Sal Rivera Heads Town Hall Meeting Focused on Preventing Dropouts
September 16, 2005

Fennemore Craig Partners Jim Bush and Jim Powers Comment in Chief Justice Rehnquist Tribute Editorial
September 06, 2005

Attorneys Joe Chandler and Don Miner Comment on Arizona Condemnation Law
September 01, 2005


August

Eight Fennemore Craig Attorneys Elected to State Bar Leadership Positions
August 18, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client Eurofresh Grows Greenhouse Tomatoes Near Wilcox
August 09, 2005

Attorney Don Blankenau Comments on New Rules on Nebraska Water Use (free registration required)
August 07, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client AZSTA Reports Cardinals Stadium About 80 Percent Complete
August 01, 2005


July

Fennemore Craig Attorney Patrick Black Heads Subcommittee for Governor Napolitano's Asian American Advisory Council
July 18, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney John Balitis Comments on Self-employment
July 17, 2005

Fennemore Craig Hosts Nordstrom Fashion Show
July 16, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Don Blankenau Comments on Nebraska Water Issues
July 15, 2005

Attorney Rodney J. Fuller Joins Fennemore Craig
July 07, 2005

O'Connor's Final Decision Puts Family First
July 05, 2005


June

Fennemore Craig Expands Intellectual Property Group
June 27, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client Projects Change the Landscape in Glendale
June 27, 2005

Corporate Board Member Magazine Ranks Fennemore Craig #2 Arizona Law Firm
June 23, 2005

Tim Berg Named Managing Partner at Fennemore Craig
June 20, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Lee Stein Comments on ID Theft
June 17, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Don Blankenau Comments on Kearney Meeting Concerning Water Law
June 14, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Kim Arana Listed as One of Inside Tucson Business' Women to Watch
June 13, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Lawrence Palles Comments on No-Contact Rule for Prosecutors
June 01, 2005


May

Suppliers Fret About AmWest-US Air Merger's Effects
May 23, 2005

Fennemore Craig Assists Phoenix Suns with Acquisition
May 17, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority's Cardinals Stadium Past Halfway Point in Construction
May 13, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Eric J. Boyd Received 2nd Highest Score on 2005 Arizona State Bar Exam
May 06, 2005

Three Attorneys Join Fennemore Craig Law Firm
May 05, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client Giant Industries Posts First Quarter Results
May 04, 2005


April

Cardinals Stadium, Developed by Client AZ Sports & Tourism Authority, to Feature Technology Showcase
April 25, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney John Balitis Comments on No-compete Clauses
April 21, 2005

Fennemore Craig Clients Among Hot AZ Homebuilding Market
April 18, 2005

Five ASU Law Students Earn Fennemore Craig Scholarships
April 18, 2005

Client America West Arena Ranked High for Fan Friendliness
April 13, 2005

Client Maricopa Partnership for the Arts and Culture Hires Directors
April 04, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Ray Harris Comments on Small Business Opportunity Program
April 03, 2005


March

Fennemore Craig Attorney Webb Crockett and Southwest Airlines Chairman Herb Kelleher Work to repeal the Wright Amendment
March 28, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorney Ben Bauer Elected to Muscular Dystrophy Association's National Leadership
March 26, 2005

Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority IGA Approved for $20M in Projects
March 25, 2005

Client Giant Industries Announces Plans for Stock Sale
March 23, 2005

Sarah Strunk Leads Social Venture Partners Past $2 Million Mark
March 22, 2005


February

Fennemore Craig Attorney Patrick Black is Elected to the Arizona Asian American Bar Association's Board of Directors (page 6)
February 24, 2005

Fennemore Craig Offers Cardiac Wellness Program
February 14, 2005

Attorney Sal Rivera Co-founds Arizona Latino Research Enterprise
February 03, 2005


January

Two Attorneys Join Fennemore Craig Law Firm
January 31, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client Schuck & Sons Construction Company, Inc. is showcased in Terry Bradshaw's “Winners Circle”
January 28, 2005

Visions of Excellence
January 27, 2005

A Lost Leader
January 27, 2005

Fennemore Craig Client Starr Pass Resort Opens in Tucson
January 24, 2005

Two Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named in The Business Journal's Best of the Bar
January 24, 2005

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Lawrence E. Palles, Thomas R. Wilmoth and Kevin J. Bonner Named Directors
January 18, 2005


2004 News


December

Winning Bid for State Land Secures Expansion Room for United Auto Group
December 13, 2004

Fennemore Craig Ranked # 4 in The Business Journal's Best Places to Work
December 13, 2004


November

Fennemore Craig Increases Number of "Best Lawyers" to 44
November 08, 2004


October

Attorney Bates Butler to Join Diocese Case
October 31, 2004

Business and Finance Attorney John F. Daniels III Joins Fennemore Craig
October 19, 2004

Fennemore Craig Expands Estate Planning and Probate Practice
October 19, 2004

Four Attorneys Join Fennemore Craig
October 19, 2004

Fennemore Craig Client First Magnus Financial Corporation Named to Fastest Growing Companies List
October 18, 2004

Fennemore Craig Client Joe Higgins Receives Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Award
October 08, 2004

Paralegal Division Member Finds Rewards in Greater Involvement Each Year
October 01, 2004


September

Fennemore Craig Attorney Lori Higuera Named to BizAZ's Up and Comers List
September 16, 2004

Client Lex Solutio Featured in Arizona Business Gazette
September 09, 2004


August

Fennemore Craig Opts to Stay in Midtown Offices
August 20, 2004

Attorney John Balitis Comments on Enforcing Noncompete Agreements
August 16, 2004


July

Fennemore Craig Dominates Overall Arizona Law Firm Ranking
July 02, 2004

Fighting Autism, Forging Alliances
July 01, 2004


June

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Susan Wissink and Dax Watson Receive Awards from the State Bar
June 17, 2004

Off the Bench (page 6)
June 01, 2004


May

Fennemore Craig Client TSA Changes Name to AZSTA
May 11, 2004

Fennemore Craig Attorney Cathy Reece Comments on Turnaround
May 01, 2004


April

Fennemore Craig Serves as Counsel in Sale of the Phoenix Suns
April 23, 2004

Fennemore Craig Dominates Overall Arizona Law Firm Ranking
April 14, 2004

Fennemore Craig Client Southwest Student Services Helps College Tuition Planners Via Web
April 02, 2004


March

Fennemore Craig Client Desert Mountain Opens its Sixth Award-winning Golf Course
March 26, 2004

Officer of the Court
March 24, 2004

Fennemore Craig Adds Six Attorneys to its Phoenix Office
March 05, 2004

Ruth Graham Kern and Sharon J. Oscar Join Fennemore Craig
March 01, 2004


February

Fennemore Craig Attorney Susan Wissink Named to Business Journal's Forty Under 40
February 20, 2004

Conference Will Address DNA Issues
February 12, 2004


January

Reaching the Summit
January 26, 2004

Fennemore Craig Client DMB's Verrado Draws Big Crowds Opening Weekend
January 26, 2004

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Michael J. Pearce, John D. Bethea and Lori A. Higuera Promoted to Directors
January 22, 2004


2003 News


December

Fennemore Craig Client Mainspring Capital Group Plans Business Park on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Land
December 01, 2003


November

Fennemore Craig Represents the America West Arena Operator in Expansion of Home for the Phoenix Suns
November 28, 2003

Fennemore Craig Client UniSource Energy Approves Transaction with Investor Group
November 24, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney John Balitis Comments on Employment Law Article in Arizona Republic
November 23, 2003

Fennemore Craig Client PETsMART Posts Earnings Increase
November 17, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney Selected as Regional Hispanic National Bar Association President and for Latino Turnaround and Insolvency Network Board
November 14, 2003

Back to the Future
November 13, 2003


October

Fennemore Craig Adds Eight Attorneys to its Phoenix Office
October 27, 2003

Fennemore Craig Client Phelps Dodge Names President and COO
October 23, 2003

Fennemore Craig Client JDA Software Revenue, Profit Improves
October 20, 2003

Attorney Timothy J. Burke was Reappointed Vice Chair of the ABA's Antitrust Section State Enforcement Committee
October 13, 2003

Fennemore Craig Client Avnet Marks Sales Gains in Asia Market
October 13, 2003

Arizona Chapter Receives Most Improved Chapter of the Year Award
October 09, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney Appointed to National Center Lawyers Committee
October 06, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney Appointed to National Uniform State Laws Executive Committee
October 06, 2003

Debtor-in-Possession Financing: A Changing Landscape
October 01, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney Kevin Bonner Elected President of the Phoenix Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (See Page 12)
October 01, 2003

October is Domestic Awareness Violence Month (See Page 2)
October 01, 2003


September

Client Westward Ho Undergoes Major Renovation and Expansion
September 26, 2003

The Madrid Protocol
September 19, 2003
Description: Stephen R. Winkelman
Fennemore Craig Client DMB Associates Developer of New Idea House in Verrado
September 19, 2003

Young Lawyers: Are You Ready to Reach Out to Valley Students? (See Page 2)
September 01, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Kim Arana, Sarah Strunk and Susan Stone Rosenfield Comment on International Trade in Today's Arizona Woman
September 01, 2003


August

Attorneys Norman James and Thomas Wilmoth Win Favorable Outcome for Home Builders in Pygmy Owl Ruling
August 25, 2003

Small Business Survival Relies on Grit, Perseverance
August 18, 2003
Description: August 18, 2003
Providing Up-Front Lands in any State Land Reform Ballot Proposal (8th article)
August 01, 2003
Description: August 2003

July

A. Bates Butler III Joins Fennemore Craig as a Director
July 31, 2003

Lincoln Attorney Don Blankenau Promoted to Director at Fennemore Craig
July 31, 2003

Fennemore Craig Expands its Lincoln Office
July 31, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney Don Miner Named to Community Legal Services Board (2nd Article)
July 14, 2003
Description: July 14, 2003
Ten Major Issues Being Addressed by the State Land Reform Committee (8th article down)
July 09, 2003
Description: July 2003
Fennemore Craig Attorneys John Balitis, Jr. and Celeste Helms Comment on Respecting Religions in the Workplace
July 07, 2003

Stress Relieving Strategies Deserve Your Attention (See Page 2)
July 01, 2003


June

Corporate Board Member Magazine Ranks Fennemore Craig #2 Arizona Law Firm (5th article)
June 30, 2003

Fennemore Craig Attorney Michael Preston Green Receives Arizona Chamber Honors
June 26, 2003
Description: June 26, 2003
Trade Dress: Always in Style?
June 23, 2003
Description: May/June 2003
Fennemore Craig Attorneys Norman James and Michael Pearce Participate in 2003 Arizona Environmental Law Symposium
June 17, 2003
Description: June 17, 2003
Fennemore Craig Co-Sponsors AWEE's Summer Salute to Working Women
June 16, 2003
Description: June 16, 2003
Fennemore Craig Attorney Don Blankenau Makes Book of the Best
June 16, 2003
Description: June 16, 2003
Attorneys Don Blankenau and Larry Caster Represent Nebraska in 8th Circuit Decision on Missouri River
June 06, 2003
Description: June 6, 2003
Arizona State Land Department Reform Efforts (6th article down)
June 01, 2003
Description: June 1, 2003

May

Ali J. Farhang and Lisa A. Brautigam Join Fennemore Craig
May 19, 2003
Description: May 19, 2003
Five ASU Law Students Earn Fennemore Craig Scholarships
May 13, 2003
Description: May 13, 2003
Michael J. Phalen Joins Fennemore Craig
May 12, 2003
Description: May 12, 2003

March

Fennemore Craig Client TSA Provides Virtual Tour of New Stadium Online
March 19, 2003
Description: March 19, 2003
Fennemore Craig Attorneys Part of State Bar Convention Program
March 14, 2003
Description: March 14, 2003
Fennemore Expands its Immigration Practice (7th article down)
March 07, 2003
Description: March 7, 2003
Attorney Steve Winkleman Comments on Spamming
March 07, 2003
Description: March 7, 2003
2003 Barristers Ball Raises $15,000 for Organ Donation Group
March 01, 2003
Description: March 1, 2003

February

Fennemore Craig Client Meadow Valley Shows Earnings Gains for 2002
February 28, 2003
Description: February 28, 2003
Fennemore Craig Client TSA Announces Stadium Groundbreaking for March 18
February 27, 2003
Description: February 27, 2003
Steven R. Patridge Joins Fennemore Craig
February 24, 2003
Description: February 24, 2003
Fennemore Craig Clients, D. R. Horton, Continental Homes and Dietz-Crane, Recognized for Successful Track Record
February 18, 2003
Description: February 18, 2003

January

Fennemore Craig Client TSA Prepares to Sell Bonds to Finance Stadium
January 14, 2003
Description: January 14, 2003
New Complex Litigation Program Promises to Reduce Time and Cost of Going to Court
January 07, 2003
Description: January 7, 2003
Give the Gift of Life at Barristers Ball
January 03, 2003
Description: January 2003
YLD Hands Out Thousands of Organ-Donor Cards
January 02, 2003
Description: January 2003
New, Revised Arizona Litigation Guide Published
January 01, 2003
Description: January 2003

2002 News


December

Legal Hotline Aids Victims (See Page 3)
December 01, 2002
Description: December, 2001

October

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America
October 29, 2002
Description: October 29, 2002

September

ABA YLD Delegates Deal with Controversial Proposals
September 11, 2002
Description: September 2002

August

Fire Victims - Two and Four - Legged - Need Help
August 02, 2002
Description: August 2002

July

Put that Patriotism to Work by Volunteering
July 02, 2002
Description: July 2002

April

Know What to Do When Authorities Come Calling
April 12, 2002
Description: April 12, 2002

March

Lawyers in the Grand Canyon State
March 01, 2002
Description: Spring 2002

February

Caterer, Lawyer Win Golden Heart
February 15, 2002
Description: February 15, 2002
AZSOFT.NET to Hold Investing Conference
February 13, 2002
Description: February 11, 2002
Patent Protection Needed Abroad
February 12, 2002
Description: February 1, 2002

January

Summary Judgement Granted in Zoloft Suicide Case for Lack of Causation
January 24, 2002
Description: January 24, 2002
High Tech Reigns, but Valley Falls Behind Nation
January 04, 2002
Description: January 4, 2002
A Few Hours Can Make a Difference
January 01, 2002
Description: January 2002

2001 News


November

Outside Counsel Firms Cited
November 12, 2001
Description: November 12, 2001
Commission Asks Supreme Court to Pull Dobronski
November 05, 2001
Description: November 5, 2001
YLD Responds in Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks (See Page 3)
November 01, 2001
Description: November, 2001
Michael Green and Roger Moody Outstanding Members for 2001 (See Page 5)
November 01, 2001
Description: November, 2001

October

Arizona Men Draw Line Against Domestic Violence
October 30, 2001
Description: October 30, 2001
Pygmy Owls Lose One In Court
October 22, 2001
Description: October 22, 2001

September

Don Blankenau Joins Fennemore Craig
September 15, 2001
Description: September 15, 2001
Fennemore Craig Attorney Elected to Council of ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
September 11, 2001
Description: September 11, 2001
Legal Marketing Association forms Southwest Arm
September 01, 2001
Description: August 27, 2001

August

Pygmy-Owl Critical Habitat Set Aside, Listing Upheld
August 30, 2001
Description: September, 2001
Tech Seminar Set
August 27, 2001
Description: August 27, 2001
Petroglyph Photos Donated
August 20, 2001
Description: August 20, 2001
AZSOFT.NET Names Board
August 20, 2001
Description: August 20, 2001
Top 5 Law Firms Named
August 05, 2001
Description: August 20, 2001
Leaders in 50 Metro Areas
August 01, 2001
Description: August 2001

March

Fennemore Craig Sponsors White Tiger at the Reid Park Zoo
March 15, 2001
Description: March 15, 2001

February

Fennemore Craig Sponsors Tempe Stadium Lunch of the Arizona Commercial Real Estate for Woman
February 27, 2001
Description: February 27, 2001
Ray Harris Comments on Napster Lawsuit with the Record Industry
February 12, 2001
Description: February 12, 2001

January

Fennemore Craig Assists Tourism and Sports Authority with Stadium Site Selection
January 25, 2001
Description: January 25, 2001
Fennemore Craig Elects Three Shareholders and Directors
January 08, 2001
Description: January 8, 2001
Ginger Perry Comments on Erin Brockovich Receiving the Sandra Day O'Connor Award
January 01, 2001
Description: December 12, 2001

2000 News


December

Sixteen Fennemore Craig Attorneys Named the Best Lawyers in America, 2001-2002
December 31, 2000
Description: December 31, 2000

November

Charles T. Stevens and Susan Stevens-Matthews Join Fennemore Craig
November 15, 2000
Description: November 15, 2000

October

Richard E. Oney and Steven R. Winkelman Join Fennemore Craig
October 10, 2000
Description: October 10, 2000

July

Susan McKenzie, Kristin M. O'Neil, and Darren E. Holmes Join Fennemore Craig
July 25, 2000
Description: July 25, 2000
Timothy J. Burke Appointed to the State Bar of Arizona's Task Force on the Future of the Profession
July 13, 2000
Description: July 13, 2000

May

Fennemore Craig Honored with 2000 MCBA Quality of Life Award
May 03, 2000
Description: May 3, 2000

April

Arizona Attorney General's Office Former Chief Counsel Lee Stein Joins Fennemore Craig
April 10, 2000
Description: April 10, 2000

March

Timothy J. Burke Appointed to State Bar Committees
March 01, 2000
Description: March 2000

February

Sarah A. Strunk Joins Fennemore Craig
February 15, 2000
Description: February 15, 2000
Baptist Foundation Creditors Gain Immediate Access to Official Committee Updates on Fennemore Craig Web Site
February 07, 2000
Description: February 7, 2000

January

Fennemore Craig Elects Seven Shareholders and Directors
January 20, 2000
Description: January 20, 2000
Fennemore Craig Honored with 1999 Valley Forward Leadership Award
January 20, 2000
Description: January 20, 2000

In The News

February 1, 2012
Fennemore Craig featured in Arizona Republic historic business photos commemorating Arizona's centennial [NEWS]

January 27, 2012
Sherry Downer warns employers of restrictive social media policies [NEWS]

January 17, 2012
John Balitis explains legislation aimed at stopping online piracy [NEWS]

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Publications and Events
February 9, 2012
Fennemore Craig attorneys present Employment Law Breakfast Briefing for attorneys, employers and human resource professionals [SEMINAR]

February 9, 2012
Nonprofit Fundraising Law 101 [SEMINAR]