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Business and FinanceFinancial 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. Business and Finance Update: Nonprofit Boards - Governance Reform and Excess Compensation Jun 12, 2006 Tax Law Update, September 30, 2005 Sep 30, 2005 Description: Tax Update - IRS Announces Loss of Thousands of Estimated Tax Payments Tax Law Update, June 23, 2005 Jun 23, 2005 Description: New U.S. Treasury Tax Regulations Take Effect with Wide-ranging Implications Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Update, May 11, 2005 May 11, 2005 Description: Recent Bankruptcy Reform Legislation is Not Limited to Consumer Bankruptcies: A Summary of Significant Changes Affecting Business Interests Tax Law Update, December 21, 2004 Dec 21, 2004 Description: Tax Changes Ahead for 2004 Commercial LitigationLitigation Update: Arizona Court of Appeals Addresses Who Can Be Liable for Alleged Securities FraudOct 07, 2009 Litigation Update: November 6, 2008 Nov 06, 2008 Description: Arizona Supreme Court Rules on Contract Provisions Capping Damages Against Construction Professionals Litigation Update: New Protections For The Inadvertent Disclosure Of Privileged Documents Oct 22, 2008 Description: Up until now, serious concerns have existed regarding the inadvertent production of privileged documents. If a privileged document slipped into a massive document production, a risk existed that a cou Litigation Update: Court Decision Provides Relief From Limitation of Liability Clauses Feb 25, 2008 Fennemore Craig Litigation Update: New Amendments To The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Dec 18, 2006 Description: What You Can Do To Be Prepared To Efficiently Handle Electronically Stored Information. Litigation Update, May 31, 2005 May 31, 2005 Description: Beware of the Potential Penalties Associated with Electronic Discovery Litigation Update, April 21, 2005 Apr 21, 2005 Description: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 Dramatically Changes Federal-State Class Actions Commercial Litigation Alert, April 15, 2003 Apr 15, 2003 Description: Business Community Scores U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Reigning in Punitive Damages Awards Issues and Answers, Summer 2002 Jul 21, 2002 Description: Arizona Supreme Court Considering Proposed Amendment to Rule Governing Protective Orders Employment and Labor RelationsJob Applicant Credit Checks May Expose Employers To Discrimination ClaimsJan 24, 2011 Employers Must Comply with The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Regulations Jan 12, 2011 2010 EEOC Statistics: Second Consecutive Year of Record High Discrimination Claims Jan 11, 2011 What Employers Must Know About Medical Marijuana and the Workplace Nov 29, 2010 Can an Employer Terminate an Employee for Posting Negative Remarks Online? Nov 11, 2010 NLRB Holds that a Peaceful Banner Display is not an Unlawful Secondary Boycott Sep 15, 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 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. Labor and Employment Update - October 30, 2008 Oct 30, 2008 Description: Mandatory Voting Leave Requirements Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. While federal law protects the right to vote, it does little to ensure that working citizens are actually able to vote. For instance, no federal statute requires that employers permit employees time off from their normal work schedule to vote. November 1, 2008 Deadline For Employers And Other Users Of Consumer Reports To Enact Policies Regarding Address Discrepancies In Consumer Reports The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACTA”), amended the Fair Credit Report Act (“FCRA”), primarily to address consumer identity theft. The final Identity Theft Rules, published on November 9, 2007, impose duties: (1) on users of consumer reports regarding address discrepancies; (2) on financial institutions and creditors regarding the detection, prevention, and mitigation of identity theft (the “Red Flag Rule”); and (3) on debit or credit card issuers regarding changes of address. The deadline for compliance with the address discrepancies and change of address rules is November 1, 2008. The Federal Trade Commission recently extended the deadline to comply with the Red Flag Rule to May 1, 2009. Immigration Update: Diversity Visa Lottery Starts! Oct 02, 2008 Description: Each year the State Department makes a small amount of "green card" visas available pursuant to an electronic lottery process. Companies with foreign national employees may wish to make information ab Labor and Employment Update: Arizona Industrial Commission Sets 2009 Minimum Wage Oct 01, 2008 Description: On September 24, 2008, the Arizona Industrial Commission set Arizona’s minimum wage for 2009 at $7.25 per hour, effective January 1, 2009. Labor and Employment Update: President Signs ADA Act Into Law Sep 26, 2008 Description: On September 18, 2008, we advised you that the Senate passed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) on September 11th by unanimous consent. The House of Representatives approved the Senate’s version Immigration Update: Extension of Status for Certain El Salvadorans Sep 25, 2008 Labor and Employment Update: Senate Passes the ADA Amendments Act Sep 18, 2008 Description: On September 11, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”). The bill came only after compromise was reached by employer and business groups and disability rights gr Immigration Update: The Ninth Circuit Upholds LAWA Sep 18, 2008 Description: In a decision published on September 17, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Legal Arizona Workers Act of 2007 (LAWA). Soon after LAWA was signed by Governor Napolitano in May of 2007, Immigration Update: Surf or Turf? It’s a Good Time to Get That Passport Sep 10, 2008 Description: If you were watching the Giants beat the Redskins in the NFL season opener, you may have seen the “America the Beautiful” ad campaign announced by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection agency. The ca Labor and Employment Update: The Legal Arizona Workers Act, Updated Aug 05, 2008 Description: On May 1, 2008, Governor Napolitano signed SB1374 into law, effective on the date signed. SB1374 clarified and added some new sections to the Legal Arizona Workers Act (“LAWA”) signed by the Governo Immigration Update: More on the I-9 and E-Verify Jul 02, 2008 Description: CHANGES IN THE I-9 FORM Immigration Update: USCIS Announces Good News For Green Card Applicants; President Bush Adds E-Verify to Federal Contractor Requirements Jun 18, 2008 Description: FINALLY: Two-Year Employment Authorization Documents! Labor and Employment Update: Congress Passes the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Jun 17, 2008 Description: The Supreme Court Expands Employees' Ability to Bring Retaliation Claims - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. Labor and Employment Update: Is Your Business Ready For The Minimum Wage Increase In July? May 28, 2008 Labor and Employment Update: Ninth Circuit Rules On Reduction In Force Case Apr 09, 2008 Description: The recent opinion in Diaz v. Eagle Produce Limited Partnership serves as a reminder that layoffs are not as easy as many employers might think – especially in the Ninth Circuit. Immigration Update: DHS Gives Students a Break! Apr 08, 2008 Description: On April 4, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security released an interim final rule that will allow the extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for certain F-1 students. The rule was published Labor and Employment Update: Are Your Employees Verified? Mar 24, 2008 Immigration Update: Department of Homeland Security Announces An Increase In Civil Fines Mar 07, 2008 Immigration Update: USCIS “Cure” For Security Name Check Delays Feb 11, 2008 Labor and Employment Update: FMLA Amended Service Leave Feb 01, 2008 Immigration Update: Prepare Now for the April 1 H1-B Stampede Jan 29, 2008 Labor and Employment Update: Hot Topics in Federal and State Employment Verification Jan 22, 2008 Labor and Employment Update: Amendment to the FMLA Jan 04, 2008 Labor and Employment Update: Amendment to the FMLA Dec 21, 2007 Labor and Employment Update: Update on Arizona's Employer Sanctions Law Dec 20, 2007 Labor and Employment Update: Arizona Employer Sanctions Law Update Dec 13, 2007 Description: On December 7, 2007, U.S. District Court Judge Neil Wake issued a ruling dismissing the lawsuit against the new Legal Arizona Workers Act brought on by 12 non-profit organizations. Labor and Employment Update: Telecommuters May Be Entitled To Workers’ Compensation Coverage Nov 28, 2007 Immigration Update: Out With the Old, In With the New: USCIS Announces Release of New Form I-9 Nov 20, 2007 ERISA and Employee Benefits Update: October 29, 2007 Oct 29, 2007 Description: Department of Labor Issues Final Default Investment Regulations - Action is Required by December 24, 2007 Immigration Update: The Government Blinked! Jul 18, 2007 New Employer Sanctions Law In Arizona and Big Changes For Foreign Workers Seeking Visas Jul 10, 2007 Do Home Health Care Workers Get Minimum Wage? The U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In Jun 19, 2007 Legal Issues Affecting Business E-mails Jun 13, 2007 Immigration Update: Jump in Priority Dates Shown in June 2007 Visa Bulletin May 24, 2007 Labor and Employment Update: Qualified Plan Periodic Benefit Statements Apr 12, 2007 Description: Qualified Plan Periodic Benefit Statements After the Pension Protection Act Immigration Update: The H-1B “cap” of 65,000 Petitions Was Reached on Day One Apr 03, 2007 Immigration Update: Deadline for New H-1B Petitions is March 29, 2007! Mar 22, 2007 Immigration Update: The April 1st H-1B Stampede Feb 26, 2007 Labor and Employment Update: Emergency Minimum Wage Regulations Now in Effect Feb 15, 2007 Labor and Employment Update: Nevada Minimum Wage Nov 16, 2006 Labor and Employement Update: Minimum Wage Act Nov 13, 2006 Immigration Update: Worksite Enforcement Increases - August 28, 2006 Aug 28, 2006 Internet and Computer Policy Can Eliminate An Employee's Privacy RIghts in Computers Aug 18, 2006 Immigration and Employment Update - June 26th, 2006 Jun 26, 2006 Immigration and Employment Update: Changes in I-9 Regulations and Information Sharing Jun 12, 2006 Immigration Law Update, May 30, 2006 May 30, 2006 Immigration Law Update, April 24, 2006 Apr 24, 2006 Description: New Enforcement and Verification Rules Immigration Law Update, April 6, 2006 Apr 06, 2006 Description: USCIS Reorganizes Employment-based Adjudications Immigration Law Update, March 8, 2006 Mar 08, 2006 Description: Changes in Immigration Reform and Re-entry Requirements Immigration Law Update, March 8, 2006 Mar 08, 2006 Description: Latest Immigration News Concerning Registered Nurses Labor and Employment Update, February 6, 2006 Feb 06, 2006 Description: New Rules for Employers to Follow with Internet Job Applicants Labor and Employment Update, January 17, 2006 Jan 17, 2006 Description: Why Your Company Should Have an Employee Handbook Labor and Employment Update, January 13, 2006 Jan 13, 2006 Description: U.S. House Passes New Immigration Act Considerations for an Emergency Preparedness Plan Immigration Law Update, September 12, 2005 Sep 12, 2005 Description: Latest Immigration and Employment Law News Immigration Law Update, August 18, 2005 Aug 18, 2005 Description: H1-B Petitions Reach Quota ERISA and Employee Benefits Update, June 17, 2005 Jun 17, 2005 Description: IRS Relaxes the Cafeteria Plan Use-It-or-Lose-It Rule Immigration Law Update, June 15, 2005 Jun 15, 2005 Description: Latest Immigration News Labor and Employment Update, April 20, 2005 Apr 20, 2005 Description: Department of Labor Makes Required Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Poster Available Immigration Law Update, April 5, 2005 Apr 05, 2005 Description: Immigration Enforcement on the Rise, H-1B Quota Problems Persist Labor and Employment Update, March 28, 2005 Mar 28, 2005 Description: New Ninth Circuit Ruling Impacts Medical Exams and Inquiries for Prospective Employees Immigration Law Update, February 15, 2005 Feb 15, 2005 Description: Latest Immigration News Immigration Law Update, February 10, 2005 Feb 10, 2005 Description: Employment-based Immigration: Labor Certification and the New PERM Regulation Immigration Law Update, November 30, 2004 Nov 30, 2004 Description: Congress Passes H-1B and L-1 Changes Labor and Employment Update, October 29, 2004 Oct 29, 2004 Description: Employers Obligated to Grant Employees Paid Time Off to Vote Immigration Law Update, September 7, 2004 Sep 07, 2004 Description: InfoPass Comes to Phoenix: Immigration Information by Appointment Immigration Law Update, July 21, 2004 Jul 21, 2004 Description: Extension of Certification Deadline for Certain Foreign Health Care Workers from Canada and Mexico Labor and Employment Update, July 19, 2004 Jul 19, 2004 Description: Arizona Supreme Court Ruling Calls Into Question the Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Arizona Employment Contracts Immigration Law Alert, July 12, 2004 Jul 12, 2004 Description: State Department Visa Revalidation Program Cancelled Labor and Employment Update, June 23, 2004 Jun 23, 2004 Description: Non-union employers affected by labor decision; Epilepsy Foundation overruled Immigration Law Alert, June 1, 2004 Jun 01, 2004 Description: Update: Changes in Work Authorization Documentation Immigration Law Alert, April 15, 2004 Apr 15, 2004 Description: USCIS Publishes New Fee Schedule Immigration Law Alert, February 11, 2004 Feb 22, 2004 Description: H-1B Petition Numbers have reached Cap Immigration Law Alert, February 20, 2004 Feb 20, 2004 Description: H-1B "Cap" is reached Immigration Law Alert, January 29, 2004 Jan 29, 2004 Description: Available H-1B Numbers are Going Fast Labor and Employment Alert, January 27, 2004 Jan 27, 2004 Description: Top Ten Ways to Minimize the Risk of Employee Lawsuits in 2004 Immigration Law Alert, January 14, 2004 Jan 14, 2004 Description: New Rules for Entering the U.S. and Big Changes Ahead for Temporary Workers Immigration Law Alert, January 7, 2004 Jan 07, 2004 Description: SSA Proposes Additional Requirements for F-1 Student Applicants Immigration Law Alert, December 9, 2003 Dec 09, 2003 Description: NSEERS Update: Re-registration no longer required Immigration Law Alert, November 20, 2003 Nov 20, 2003 Description: Bill Affecting Undocumented Farm Workers Pending in Congress Immigration Law Alert, November 18, 2003 Nov 18, 2003 Description: Time for NSEERS Re-registration Immigration Law Alert, September 22, 2003 Sep 22, 2003 Description: H-1B Filing Fee Surcharge Sunsets October 1 Labor and Employment Alert, September 18, 2003 Sep 18, 2003 Description: New Employment Laws Take Effect September 18, 2003 Immigration Law Alert, August 21, 2003 Aug 21, 2003 Description: H-1B "Cap" Worries Return on October 1st New Visa Requirements for Healthcare Workers in 2004 Labor and Employment Alert, February 1, 2003 Feb 01, 2003 Description: HIPAA Privacy Regulations Apply to Many Health Plans on April 14, 2003 Labor and Employment Alert, June 1, 2002 Jun 01, 2002 Description: New Supreme Court Decision & Litigation 2002 Issues and Answers, Spring 2002 May 01, 2002 Description: Lessons from Arther Andersen's Recent Troubles Issues and Answers, Winter 2002 Mar 02, 2002 Description: The United States Supreme Court Issues Two New Employment-Related Decisions Labor and Employment Alert, July 1, 2001 Jul 01, 2001 Description: Arizona Labor and Employment Legislation 2001 EnvironmentADEQ Issues General AZPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Industrial ActivityDec 27, 2010 Equine LawProperty Zoning and Other Issues for Horse and Businesses Owners to Think AboutDec 09, 2010 Tips For The Equine Industry: Living With Arizona Senate Bill 1070 Sep 16, 2010 Equine Business Owners Can Limit Liability Under State Laws Apr 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 ERISA and Employee BenefitsYear End Reminder for Cafeteria Plans: Some Cafeteria Plan Documents May Need to Be Amended by 12/31/10Dec 16, 2010 External Claims Review Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2011 for Self-Funded Group Health Plans Dec 06, 2010 Your Arizona Business May be Eligible for a Health Care Tax Credit of up to $37,269 Sep 23, 2010 Year End Planning for Retirement Plans Nov 17, 2009 Estate Planning and ProbateNew Tax Law Presents Estate Planning Changes and OpportunitiesJan 18, 2011 New Requirements Force Businesses to Prepare and Issue New Form 1099s Jun 17, 2010 New Arizona Trust Code Changes Communication Requirements for Trustees Dec 29, 2008 Description: Arizona has adopted a new Arizona Trust Code ("ATC") that takes effect January 1, 2009. This new code contains many significant changes to the laws governing Arizona trusts. Estate Planning Alert, June 1, 2001 Jun 01, 2001 Description: New Tax Legislation That Could Impact Your Estate Planning Government ProcurementFailure to File Form 990 May Result in Revocation of Exempt StatusApr 26, 2010 Immigration LawUSCIS Updates the I-9 HandbookJan 13, 2011 Holiday Travel Alert Nov 01, 2010 Usage of H-1B Work Status Quotas for FY2011 Picking Up Pace Oct 05, 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery to Begin Registration on October 5, 2010 Sep 27, 2010 Update Regarding New Consular Fees and Revisions to the Employment Authorization Document Jul 22, 2010 Usage of H-1B Quotas for Fiscal Year 2011 - Trends and Predictions Jul 21, 2010 Employers and Employees to Anticipate Enforcement of SB1070 Apr 23, 2010 Intellectual PropertyPatentable 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 Intellectual Property Update: More News on the Patent Front... Jun 17, 2008 Description: U.S. Supreme Court Decides Another Patent Case and Reverses the Federal Circuit Intellectual Property Update: Patent Legislative and Regulatory Update May 16, 2008 Description: Patent Reform Removed from Senate Calendar Intellectual Property Update: USPTO Patent Rules Declared "Null and Void" Apr 02, 2008 Intellectual Property Update: U.S. Supreme Court Issues Two Patent Law Decisions May 01, 2007 Intellectual Property Update, August 2, 2005 Aug 02, 2005 Description: Court Decisions Rede?ne Permissible Electronic Communications I-LAW December 12, 2003 Dec 12, 2003 I-LAW November 19, 2003 Nov 19, 2003 I-LAW November 3, 2003 Nov 03, 2003 I-LAW October 13, 2003 Oct 13, 2003 I-LAW September 29, 2003 Sep 29, 2003 Issues and Answers, Fall 2003 Sep 19, 2003 Description: Competing with Yourself Technology Transfer Tsunami The Madrid Protocol I-LAW September 10, 2003 Sep 10, 2003 I-LAW August 22, 2003 Aug 22, 2003 I-LAW July 29, 2003 Jul 29, 2003 I-LAW July 8, 2003 Jul 08, 2003 I-LAW June 17, 2003 Jun 17, 2003 I-LAW June 3, 2003 Jun 03, 2003 I-LAW May 22, 2003 May 22, 2003 I-LAW May 6, 2003 May 06, 2003 I-LAW April 28, 2003 Apr 28, 2003 I-LAW April 7, 2003 Apr 07, 2003 I-LAW March 25, 2003 Mar 25, 2003 I-LAW March 11, 2003 Mar 12, 2003 I-LAW February 25, 2003 Feb 25, 2003 I-LAW February 11, 2003 Feb 11, 2003 I-LAW January 14, 2003 Jan 14, 2003 I-LAW December 30, 2002 Dec 30, 2002 I-LAW December 10, 2002 Dec 10, 2002 I-LAW November 20, 2002 Nov 20, 2002 I-LAW November 5, 2002 Nov 05, 2002 I-LAW October 24, 2002 Oct 24, 2002 I-LAW October 9, 2002 Oct 09, 2002 I-LAW September 23, 2002 Sep 23, 2002 I-LAW September 4, 2002 Sep 04, 2002 I-LAW August 20, 2002 Aug 20, 2002 I-LAW August 5, 2002 Aug 05, 2002 I-LAW July 22, 2002 Jul 22, 2002 I-LAW July 9, 2002 Jul 09, 2002 I-LAW June 19, 2002 Jun 19, 2002 I-LAW June 4, 2002 Jun 04, 2002 I-LAW Special Alert Jun 01, 2002 I-LAW May 21, 2002 May 21, 2002 I-LAW May 8, 2002 May 08, 2002 I-LAW April 22, 2002 Apr 22, 2002 I-LAW April 8, 2002 Apr 08, 2002 I-LAW March 26, 2002 Mar 26, 2002 I-LAW March 11, 2002 Mar 11, 2002 I-LAW February 27, 2002 Feb 27, 2002 I-LAW February 12, 2002 Feb 12, 2002 I-LAW January 28, 2002 Jan 28, 2002 I-LAW January 11, 2002 Jan 11, 2002 I-LAW December 18, 2001 Dec 18, 2001 I-LAW December 3, 2001 Dec 03, 2001 I-LAW November 14, 2001 Nov 14, 2001 I-LAW October 31, 2001 Oct 31, 2001 I-LAW October 17, 2001 Oct 17, 2001 I-LAW October 3, 2001 Oct 03, 2001 I-LAW September 21, 2001 Sep 21, 2001 I-LAW September 4, 2001 Sep 04, 2001 I-LAW August 13, 2001 Aug 13, 2001 I-LAW July 30, 2001 Jul 30, 2001 I-LAW Special Alert Jul 20, 2001 I-LAW July 16, 2001 Jul 16, 2001 I-LAW June 18, 2001 Jun 18, 2001 I-LAW June 4, 2001 Jun 04, 2001 I-LAW May 21, 2001 May 21, 2001 I-LAW May 7, 2001 May 07, 2001 I-LAW April 23, 2001 Apr 23, 2001 I-LAW April 10, 2001 Apr 10, 2001 I-LAW March 27, 2001 Mar 27, 2001 I-LAW March 12, 2001 Mar 12, 2001 I-LAW February 26, 2001 Feb 26, 2001 I-LAW February 13, 2001 Feb 13, 2001 I-LAW February 1, 2001 Feb 01, 2001 I-LAW January 16, 2001 Jan 16, 2001 I-LAW January 2, 2001 Jan 02, 2001 I-LAW December 18, 2000 Dec 18, 2000 I-LAW December 4, 2000 Dec 04, 2000 I-LAW November 20, 2000 Nov 20, 2000 Y2K: Why to Care Oct 01, 2000 Cyberwhere Sep 01, 2000 Natural Resources and Endangered SpeciesClimate 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 Natural Resources and Environmental Update: Home Builders Win at the Supreme Court Jun 28, 2007 Natural Resources and Environmental Update: Governor Issues Executive Orders Affecting Development Feb 12, 2007 Natural Resources and Environmental Update - The Final Soil Remediation Rule Could Have Significant Jan 16, 2007 Natural Resources and Environmental Update, November 9, 2005 Nov 09, 2005 Description: EPA Final Rule on All Appropriate Inquiry Natural Resources and Environmental Update, September 30, 2005 Sep 30, 2005 Description: Natural Resources and Environmental Update - ADEQ Announces Public Meetings Starting October 4 on Soil Remediation Standards Rule Natural Resources and Environmental Update, May 4, 2005 May 04, 2005 Description: EPA Training May 16 on Toxic Substances Natural Resources and Environmental Update, January 14, 2005 Jan 10, 2005 Description: The Supreme Court Limits the Ability to Seek Contribution From Other Potentially Responsible Parties Under CERLA Natural Resources and Environmental Alert, November 13, 2003 Nov 13, 2003 Description: Arizona De Minimis Discharge General Permit Out for Public Comment Natural Resources and Environmental Alert, August 20, 2003 Aug 20, 2003 Description: Pygmy-Owl Doesn't Qualify as Endangered Species Natural Resources and Environmental Alert, November 2001 Nov 01, 2001 Description: Ninth Circuit Makes Two Significant Rulings On Environmental Issues Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt OrganizationsSimpler IRS Reporting Expands to More Small CharitiesJan 18, 2011 Your Small Arizona Tax-Exempt Organization May be Eligible for a Healthcare Tax Credit of Up to $26,621 Sep 23, 2010 Second Chance to File for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations Aug 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”). Nonprofit Update: The New Form 990: Focus on Governance and Policies Dec 18, 2008 Description: As the 2008 calendar year ends, many tax-exempt organizations (TEOs) are closing their fiscal years and preparing for the completion and filing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990, Return of Organizations Exempt from Tax. The IRS completed its first major redesign of Form 990 since 1979 and many TEOs will be required to file this new version in the coming months. Nonprofit Update: Draft Form 990 Represents Significant Reporting Changes for Non-Profits Jun 28, 2007 Year-End Charitable Giving Update: New Considerations for Charitable Donations Nov 08, 2006 Real Estate and Real Estate LitigationReal Estate NewsNov 10, 2010 Real Estate Update: Creditors' Rights Endorsement Developments Feb 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. Real Estate Update: LandAmerica Files Bankruptcy Nov 26, 2008 Description: On November 26, 2008, LandAmerica Financial Group Inc. ("LandAmerica") filed for protection under Chapter 11... Real Estate Update: New Arizona Appellate Decision Enforces Narrow Form Indemnity Clause Against General Contractor Nov 25, 2008 Description: On November 13, 2008, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued its decision in MT Builders, LLC v. Fisher Roofing, Inc. 2008 Real Estate Legislative Update Sep 09, 2008 Description: On June 27, 2008, the Arizona Legislature completed the fourth longest legislative session in state history. The Forty-Eighth Second Regular Session was one of the most difficult legislative sessions Energy, Telecom and Utilities Update: Arizona Corporation Commission May 20, 2008 Real Estate Update: Limitation of Liability in Professional Service Contracts May 12, 2008 Construction Update: Arizona Court Allows Purchaser of Commercial Building to Enforce Warranties Given By Original Contractor Apr 21, 2008 2007 Real Estate Legislative Update Sep 18, 2007 Real Estate Update: Arizona Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Insurer Duty to Defend Developer in Mar 12, 2007 Real Estate Alert, February 26, 2003 Feb 26, 2003 Description: Summary of 2003 Legislative Bills Real Estate Alert, August 22, 2002 Jul 22, 2002 Description: Construction Defect Legislation Effective August 22, 2002 Issues and Answers, Summer 2002 Jul 21, 2002 Description: A Caution For Limited Partnerships Real Estate Alert, February 1, 2002 Feb 01, 2002 Description: Mold Contamination - Litigation on the Rise Construction Alert, July 18, 2000 Jul 18, 2000 Description: Construction Alert Regarding Prompt Pay Legislation Water LawWater Law Alert, June 27, 2003Jun 27, 2003 Description: 10th Circuit Silvery Minnow Decision Casts Doubt on Bureau of Reclamation Water Supply Contracts Water Law Alert, August 30, 2002 Aug 30, 2002 Description: ADWR Proposed Well Spacing and Replacement Well Rules |
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