Donald Trump Heads for the Big Apple Indictments charge people with crimes. No more, no less! But no one should ever want to be indicted! No one! The wrath of the law approaches Mr. Trump often, but now it has touched him like it never has before. He will be photographed – full on and […]
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NC eliminates handgun purchase permit requirement
Good news! It took overriding a veto to get it done.
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The Right Steps for Removing Defamatory Content from Google
In today’s digital age, online reputation is everything. With the increasing use of the internet, search engines like Google have become the go-to source for information about individuals and businesses. However, with the power of the internet comes the risk of false and defamatory information spreading online.
Defamation can have devastating effects on businesses, individuals, and their reputations. It can cause long-lasting damage to personal and professional relationships, and even lead to lost opportunities.
If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or marketer, and the victim of online defamation, it’s imperative to take action immediately to remove defamatory content from…
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What You Need to Know about Bringing a Defamation Lawsuit
As a business owner or entrepreneur, your reputation is everything. Defamatory statements can cause personal distress, income loss, and even irreparable damage to your brand. In such cases, you have the right to bring a defamation lawsuit against the person who made the false statement.
Bringing a defamation lawsuit requires careful consideration and a clear understanding of the legal process. Here, we’ll provide information on the most important factors to consider before initiating a defamation lawsuit.
What Is Defamation?
Defamation is the act of making false and damaging statements about a person or business to a third party. It can…
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Our Favorite Guide to Arizona Legal Research
Arizona legal research can be overwhelming for any law student, even if you have lived in Arizona your entire life. With so many resources available, it’s easy to feel uncertain about where to begin. Furthermore, legal research in Arizona presents unique complexities that you may be unaware of, regardless of how familiar you are with the state.
Fortunately, the Arizona Law Research Guide is here to help. This guide provides a wealth of information on sources of primary law in Arizona, including Arizona Courts, Arizona Legislature, and Arizona Constitutional History. Since it covers both free and…
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Idiot Banker Won’t Open a Bank Account for an LLC Owned by a Trust
Question: You setup an LLC for me that is owned by a revocable living trust you created. I gave the bank a copy of the Articles of Organization, the Operating Agreement, the Trust Agreement and the Certification of Trust, but the bank won’t open an account for the LLC unless you send the bank a letter that says that I am the trustee of the trust that is the member of the LLC?
Answer: You are dealing with an idiot banker because he/she wants somebody who is not an owner of the LLC or affiliated with the LLC, i.e., me,…
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Waco: why didn't ATF make a peaceful arrest?
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Waco tragedy. Years back, I filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit for information relating to that event, and after 2-3 years of fighting, got a huge amount. From time to time, I’ll blog some of the finds. The one discussed here was one of many shockers.
At the outset many people asked, why didn’t ATF arrest David Koresh peacefully? The official line was that Koresh was a paranoid recluse who rarely, if ever, left the Davidian residence at Mt. Carmel. The only way to arrest him was a dramatic raid featuring…
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Best Practices: Commercial Lockouts in Arizona
By: Patrick Tighe
If a tenant defaults under a commercial lease, Arizona law permits the landlord to re-take possession of the premises by locking out the defaulting tenant. However, if the landlord’s lockout is wrongful, the landlord may be liable for the damages the tenant sustains because of the wrongful lockout. To minimize such liability, here are some general best practices to follow when locking out a defaulting tenant:
- Do Not Breach the Peace. It is vital when performing a lockout to not breach the peace. What constitutes a “breach of the peace” depends on the particular circumstances at hand.
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Insider article: Lisa Reilly Payton comments on Twitter W-2 errors
Frazer Ryan senior tax partner Lisa Reilly Payton is quoted in a March 28, 2023, “Insider” article on Twitter’s much-publicized W-2 errors.
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Is My ATV/OHV Street Legal in Arizona?
If you own an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or off-highway vehicle (OHV) in Arizona, you may wonder if it is legal to take your vehicle on public roads and freeways. The answer depends on the modifications you have made to the vehicle, as well as if you have the correct equipment and insurance.
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It’s not an apology if it comes with an excuse
You read that correctly. When you apologize for some action or inaction there may well be a reason. If you explain that reason as part of the apology you’re making an excuse, not making an honest apology.
An easy example is when you’re late to pick someone up. The reasons could be the drive was longer than you thought, you lost track of time and left late, you were stuck in traffic, or some similar reason. Of course there was a reason or you would have been on time (or even early). Does it matter why? Not when it comes…
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UPDATE: Hearing Tomorrow In State's Suit Against Cochise County Re: Giving Elections Duties To Recorder Stevens; Bisbee, Nogales, Tucson, Phoenix?
Arizona sued Cochise County three weeks ago for its “unqualified handover” of elections duties from the Board of Supervisors to Recorder David Stevens. Tomorrow, a judge from Nogales will hold an initial hearing in Bisbee, and discuss whether to transfer the case to Phoenix or Tucson.Attorney General Kris Mayes filed the Motion For Change Of Venue a few days ago, suggesting that they were correct in initially bringing the case in Cochise County, but now have a right to ask for it to be transferred to Maricopa County. Cochise County Superior Court then brought in Judge Thomas Fink, the…
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BREAKING, IRONY: Finchem Asks Judge To Deny Fontes Sanctions Because Of Timeliness; Meanwhile, State Separately Asks For $7,500 Sanctions (READ Filings)

In a pot-and-kettle situation, former Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem is (incorrectly) urging the court to deny any sanctions against him and/or his attorney because the Adrian Fontes’ Motion was filed two days late. Meanwhile, attorneys for the Secretary of State’s Office filed their request for $7,500 in sanctions in Finchem’s failed Election Contest.Unfortunately for Finchem, the basis for yesterday’s Objection (below) is that Superior Court Judge Melissa Iyer Julian asked for sanctions motion(s) to be filed “within 10 days”. Opposing counsel correctly – under court rules – read that to mean 10 court days, instead of…
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History of the AR-15
As far as claims that it was a “weapon of war,” it turns out that ATF approved the semi-auto rifle for civilian sales years before the military adopted the M-16. Great detective and FOIA work by Len Savage and Stephen Stamboulieh.
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Shooting for Success: Tips and Tricks for Conducting Winning Sports Law Research

The law library has many resources for sports and entertainment law research, like our detailed research guide, but today we want to introduce you to HeinOnline’s amazing database called “BLASE,” which is short for Business and Legal Aspects of Sports and Entertainment.
BLASE is the ultimate database for anyone interested in the legal implications of sports and entertainment industries. It’s like having your own personal coach to guide you through the legal hurdles of the entertainment industry, minus the sweat and the gym membership. It has books, scholarly articles, congressional documents, important cases, legislative histories, etc. It is intended…
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Valuation of Hard-to-Value Assets
The valuation process for many assets, including a home, bank accounts, and cars, is relatively simple. However, hard-to-value or unique assets are more complex, such as determining the appraised value of a sole proprietorship company, collectibles, or alternative investments. There are conventional valuation procedures for general assets, such as cost and market value methods. Unique […]
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