The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR Institute) has awarded its Annual Outstanding Book Award to Art Hinshaw, Andrea Kupfer Schneider, and Sarah Rudolph Cole for their edited volume Discussions in Dispute Resolution: The Coming of Age (2000–2009) (Oxford University Press, 2025). In accepting the award, Art remarked: “We academics consider this … Continue reading Congratulations to Art, Andrea & Sarah! →
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Some law professors are banning AI in their courses.  Others are cautiously adding it. At Mitchell Hamline, Gregory Duhl is doing something much more ambitious.  He redesigned his Contracts course by embedding AI throughout the course rather than ignoring it or treating it as a side issue.  Considering Mitchell Hamline’s history of pedagogical innovation, it … Continue reading All In on AI in Law School?  A Thoughtful Experiment Worth Watching →
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Article Summary

  • Million-dollar settlements for accidents are possible but they are determined by fault and the severity of the injury. 
  • Injuries for all types of accidents are split into three categories to reflect their severity. Average settlement ranges are based on those categories. 
  • Personal injury attorneys look out for the rights of the injured. Insurance companies generally try to settle for the lowest amount possible, which means a settlement may not cover the full cost of the accident or care for the injuries.

Anyone living in Arizona is familiar with the promises that have become typical of personal injury attorneys.
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Mediate.com and ODR.com developed a new Substack, Optimizing Mediation, to optimize the growth of online mediation, including integrating the empowering and optimizing qualities of AI. Here’s a summary of one of the first articles they posted. Robert Bergman’s recent article, The Implications of Rapid AI Adoption – Navigating Economic Challenges and Opportunities, offers a sobering … Continue reading AI Adoption Will Create Challenges and Opportunities →
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If you have a criminal record in Arizona, one of the most common and important questions is: who can actually see it?

The answer isn’t always straightforward. It depends on what action you’ve taken, whether your case was set aside or sealed, and who is doing the background check.
This guide breaks it down in simple terms so you know what to expect and how to protect your future.
Who Has Access to Criminal Records in Arizona?
In general, criminal records in Arizona are public record unless action is taken to limit access. That means the following groups may be…
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Large law firms are already hiring AI specialists to vet their content – and that gap is only going to grow. This post gives solo and small firm attorneys the practical tools to close it: a Master Brand Guide that makes AI sound like you, and an audit process that catches every hallucination, ethics violation, and generic phrase before it goes live.
The post Are You Using AI Tools to Generate Content for Your Law Firm Website? (Part 2) appeared first on LawLytics.
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  • Car accident cases may go to trial to avoid an expiring statute of limitations, because of liability disputes, or because of severe or catastrophic injuries resulting in extraordinary compensation demands.
  • An attorney can help you navigate the settlement process even if a case doesn’t go to trial.
  • The drawbacks of a trial for a car accident case include the time and money spent on the case, the emotional toll the case takes, and the risk involved with leaving the outcome up to a judge or jury.

After a car accident, there are a number of things that are…
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When you are having trouble managing debt, two common solution options are bankruptcy and debt consolidation. Debt consolidation and bankruptcy are distinct financial strategies to manage debt. Each has its own effects on your credit, assets, and long-term financial health.

Whether debt consolidation or bankruptcy is best for you depends on your financial circumstances and your preferences. 

If you want to find out if debt consolidation or bankruptcy is best for your unique financial situation, please call Stone Rose Law at (480) 739-2448.

What is Debt Consolidation?

Debt consolidation involves combining multiple debts into a single loan or payment…
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers many advantages as a means of debt relief through debt discharge. But first, you have to qualify to use it, and that means passing the means test.

If you want to know if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, please call Stone Rose Law at (480) 739-2448 to get a free consultation with a Washington bankruptcy lawyer.

What is the Means Test for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

The means test is a way to make sure that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is reserved for people who really cannot afford to pay their debts. The means test has been…
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Luis Valdez, 52, Died After Being Hit by Remote-Controlled Loader at Buckeye Construction Site

BUCKEYE, ARIZONA (February 26, 2027) – A 52-year-old construction worker identified as Luis Valdez has tragically died in a Buckeye construction accident on MC 85 by Miller Road.
Maricopa County officials are saying the accident took place on Wednesday afternoon. Luis Valdez May have been operating some type of loader when he was struck by another worker at the construction site.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the industrial accident to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, Luis Valdez died due to the severe nature of his injuries.
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If you are married and considering bankruptcy, how it will affect your spouse depends on whether you are filing individually or your spouse is filing with you. This decision can affect your separate and joint debts and your separate and marital property.

Your decision about whether to file bankruptcy separately or together with your spouse depends on carefully considering multiple factors. We address these below.

If you would like to know if bankruptcy is right for your specific situation, please call Stone Rose Law at (480) 739-2448.

Common Considerations in Separate and Joint Bankruptcies

As a general rule, if…
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At Stone Rose Law, our bankruptcy lawyers represent Spokane residents during bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. 

Spokane is home to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

If you are considering bankruptcy in Spokane or eastern Washington, call us at (480) 739-2448 or use our contact form to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Spokane-based bankruptcy lawyer.

Our Bankruptcy Practice Areas and Resources

At Stone Rose Law, our bankruptcy law attorneys provide legal advice and representation for all your debt relief needs. The most common of these are Chapter 7…
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I want to share videos of two excellent recent programs on applications of AI in education and practice. The AALS Section on Clinical Legal Education sponsored a program on February 13, Integrating AI into Transactional Clinics: Tools & Strategies Workshop.  Although it focused specifically on transactional clinics, much of it is relevant to other clinics … Continue reading Videos of Two Worthwhile Programs on AI →
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Something that separates successful professionals from those who plateau is that the most effective people aren’t always the ones who are technically right. But many times the people who are right walk away empty-handed because they confused being correct with being persuasive, being accurate with being influential, and being smart with being strategic.

Every workplace is littered with brilliant people who can’t understand why their careers have stalled. They present flawless analyses in meetings only to watch their recommendations get ignored. They win arguments but lose allies. The problem isn’t that being right doesn’t matter. The problem is that in…
Continue Reading Being Right vs. Being Effective: the Smartest Person in the Room Often Loses

In Arizona, if you are charged with a criminal offense like driving under the influence (DUI) and do not plead guilty, you have one of two options: plead not guilty or plead no contest. 

Guilty and not guilty pleas are easy to understand, but a no contest plea is more complicated. In this blog post, we consider the details of entering a no contest plea to an Arizona DUI charge.

If you are facing a DUI in Arizona, an experienced DUI attorney like one at Rosenstein Law Group can help you understand whether to consider a no contest plea. Call…
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DUI checkpoints are a common law enforcement tactic in Arizona. Generally coinciding with the busiest travel times, like state and federal holiday weekends. The goal of DUI checkpoints is to remove intoxicated and impaired drivers from the state’s roadways.

If you have been arrested at a DUI checkpoint, you may still have valid legal defenses available to you. The Rosenstein Law Group represents Arizona motorists charged with DUI offenses, and we can evaluate your case and your legal options in a free consultation. Call us at (480) 248-7666 to speak with one of our experienced Arizona DUI defense attorneys, or…
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