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Business and Finance

Financial Reform Bill Increases Restrictions on Raising Private Capital
Jul 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 Litigation

Litigation Update: Arizona Court of Appeals Addresses Who Can Be Liable for Alleged Securities Fraud
Oct 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 Relations

Job Applicant Credit Checks May Expose Employers To Discrimination Claims
Jan 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


Environment

ADEQ Issues General AZPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity
Dec 27, 2010


Equine Law

Property Zoning and Other Issues for Horse and Businesses Owners to Think About
Dec 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 Benefits

Year End Reminder for Cafeteria Plans: Some Cafeteria Plan Documents May Need to Be Amended by 12/31/10
Dec 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 Probate

New Tax Law Presents Estate Planning Changes and Opportunities
Jan 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 Procurement

Failure to File Form 990 May Result in Revocation of Exempt Status
Apr 26, 2010


Immigration Law

USCIS Updates the I-9 Handbook
Jan 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 Property

Patentable Subject Matter 101: The Supreme Court Calls Bilski’s Bluff but Opens the Door to Business Method Patents
Jun 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 Species

Climate Change Update: EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
Oct 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 Organizations

Simpler IRS Reporting Expands to More Small Charities
Jan 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 Litigation

Real Estate News
Nov 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 Law

Water Law Alert, June 27, 2003
Jun 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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February 1, 2012
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January 27, 2012
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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]