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Featured Updates
Second Chance to File for Small Tax-Exempt OrganizationsAug 02, 2010
Business & Finance
Financial Reform Bill Increases Restrictions on Raising Private CapitalJul 22, 2010
Dodd-Frank Financial Regulatory Reform Bill
Jul 21, 2010
Amendment to Successor Liability Provisions in Model City Tax Code May Positively Affect Creditors
Jun 24, 2010
Businesses should note June 1, 2010 Compliance Deadline for Financial Institutions Regarding the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and Implementing Federal Regulations
Jun 03, 2010
Arizona Corporation Commission No Longer Mails Reminders to Arizona Corporations to File Their Annual Reports
May 25, 2010
Business and Finance Update: Prepare now for the economic recovery
Jul 27, 2009
Business and Finance Update:FTC Identity theft
Jun 04, 2009
Considerations When Buying or Selling a Business
Mar 03, 2009
Description: Despite the general state of the economy, now may be a good time to buy or sell a business. The following is a summary of issues to consider prior to embarking on an acquisition or sale of a business.
Commercial Litigation
Campaign Finance DevelopmentsFeb 02, 2010
Description: The U.S. Supreme Court and an Arizona District Court both recently issued rulings in two campaign finance cases that will have enormous implications for the upcoming state and federal election cycle.
Litigation Update: Arizona Court of Appeals Addresses Who Can Be Liable for Alleged Securities Fraud
Oct 07, 2009
Equine Law
Equine Business Owners Can Limit Liability Under State LawsApr 26, 2010
Equine Law Update: Protecting Intellectual Property in the Equine World
Feb 08, 2010
Description: Intellectual property is most simply defined as property that one cannot build a physical fence around. This type of property is often defined as a product of the mind which has commercial or other value. Examples of this type of property include literary or artistic works such as books, songs and software, as well as names, brands, symbols, trademarks and inventions.
Equine Law Update
Oct 15, 2009
Estate Planning
New Requirements Force Businesses to Prepare and Issue New Form 1099sJun 17, 2010
Intellectual Property
Patentable Subject Matter 101: The Supreme Court Calls Bilski’s Bluff but Opens the Door to Business Method PatentsJun 28, 2010
Another Reason Not to Fly “Solo”: Advice of Counsel Defense Helps Defeat Trillion Dollar False Marking Claim
Jun 17, 2010
Marking Trolls Crawl out of the "Forest" -- Re-"Tool" Your Marking Practices
Mar 18, 2010
New European Patent Office (EPO) Rule Changes
Mar 15, 2010
Intellectual Property Update: Controversial Patent Rules Amendment Package Rescinded
Oct 12, 2009
Intellectual Property Update: June 11, 2009
Jun 11, 2009
Description: Supreme Court to Hear Business Method Patent Case
Labor & Employment
Update Regarding New Consular Fees and Revisions to the Employment Authorization DocumentJul 22, 2010
Usage of H-1B Quotas for Fiscal Year 2011 - Trends and Predictions
Jul 21, 2010
What businesses need to know about employing teen workers: Federal law requires limits on work activity and hours
Jun 04, 2010
Employers and Employees to Anticipate Enforcement of SB1070
Apr 23, 2010
New Developments Prompt Need to Update Employee Handbooks
Mar 04, 2010
Immigration Update: Reminder: April 1st H-1B Filing Deadline Fast Approaching
Feb 18, 2010
Labor and Employment Update: EEOC Discrimination Claims Stay at Record High in 2009
Jan 15, 2010
Labor and Employment Update: COBRA Premium Assistance Extended
Jan 04, 2010
Labor and Employment: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
Nov 24, 2009
Year End Planning for Retirement Plans
Nov 17, 2009
Labor and Employment Update: New Law Expands FMLA Leave for Families of military Members
Nov 17, 2009
Immigration Update: Department of Homeland Security Increases Enforcement Directed at Employers
Oct 06, 2009
Labor and Employment Update: New Gun Law Impacts Property Owners and Businesses
Sep 28, 2009
Labor and Employment Update: Federal Government Issues Flu Guidance to Employers
Aug 31, 2009
Description: Labor and Employment Update: Federal Government Issues Flu Guidance to Employers
Immigration update: Federal Forms Update
Jul 01, 2009
Cobra Premium Assistance After the Stimulus Bill Update
Mar 23, 2009
Description: President Barack Obama signed the economic stimulus bill into law on Tuesday February 17, 2009. The bill contains premium assistance for COBRA qualified beneficiaries who are involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009. Employers that sponsor group health plans need to change their COBRA administration practices to comply with the new law.
Reminder: April 1st H-1B Filing Deadline Fast Approaching
Mar 04, 2009
Description: We remind you that April 1st will be the first day on which initial H-1B petitions can be filed for foreign national employees.
Labor and Employment Update: Cobra Premium Assistance After the Stimulus Bill
Feb 17, 2009
Description: President Barack Obama signed the economic stimulus bill into law on Tuesday February 17, 2009. The bill contains premium assistance for COBRA qualified beneficiaries who are involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009. Employers that sponsor group health plans need to change their COBRA administration practices to comply with the new law.
Immigration Update: The “No-Match” Regulation: Is It Back? Sort Of--
Feb 06, 2009
Description: DHS recently published a final rule, “Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter,” confirming its guidance in the 2007 Proposed Rules regarding Social Security Administration (SSA) notices to employers listing non-matching social security numbers.
Labor and Employment Update: The Lilly Ledbetter
Feb 03, 2009
Description: On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
Natural Resources & Environmental
Climate Change Update: EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Reporting RuleOct 02, 2009
Environmental Update: June 9th Deadline Fast Approaching
May 19, 2009
Environmental Update: ADEQ Releases Draft General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Industrial Activities
Apr 28, 2009
Description: ADEQ Releases Draft General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Industrial Activities
Environmental Update: EPA Proposes Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endanger Public Health
Apr 23, 2009
Description: EPA Proposes Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endanger Public Health
Non-Profit
Second Chance to File for Small Tax-Exempt OrganizationsAug 02, 2010
Tax-Exempt Hospitals May Comment On Application of New Requirements
Jun 17, 2010
Nonprofit Update: Nonprofit Website Links Could Lead to Revocation of Exempt Status
Dec 08, 2009
Nonprofit Update: Timing Asset Valuations for Private Non-Operating Foundations
Nov 23, 2009
Nonprofit Update: IRS Proposes New Regulations for Type III Supporting Organizations
Oct 12, 2009
ERISA and Nonprofit Update: IRC 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity Plans Must Adopt a Written Plan Document by December 31, 2009
Aug 28, 2009
New Law Permits Increased Flexibility in Expending and Managing Charitable Funds
Mar 20, 2009
Description: Charitable institutions now have expanded ability to access restricted funds. In July of 2006, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (“NCCUSL”) adopted the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (“UPMIFA”). To date, twenty-five states, including Arizona, have enacted some version of the UPMIFA. Arizona’s version of UPMIFA, titled the “Management of Charitable Funds Act,” was effective in September of 2008 and can be found at A.R.S. Sections 10-11801 through 10-11805 (“the Act”).
Real Estate
Real Estate Update: Creditors' Rights Endorsement DevelopmentsFeb 16, 2010
Real Estate Update: Are You Paying Too Much For Property Taxes?
Dec 16, 2009
Construction Law and Real Estate Update: EPA Imposes New Requirements on Stormwater Discharges From Construction Sites
Dec 03, 2009
Real Estate Update: Court Invalidates Dispute Resolution Provision in Development Agreement
Oct 27, 2009
2009 Real Estate Legislative Update
Sep 23, 2009
Limited Appeal Period for County Property Tax Valuations
Feb 25, 2009
Description: Arizona’s County Assessors are sending Notices of Valuation for the 2010 property tax year. Property owners will have only 60 days after the Notice is mailed to administratively appeal the values shown in the Notice. It is anticipated the deadline will expire sometime in April.