Yesterday the interwebs sent me a link to the an interesting essay by David Hoffman, a contracts scholar at Penn who wrote an article in the aughts provocatively titled The Best Puffery Article Ever. When discussing puffing in my Negotiation class, I use the title to provide a fun example of puffing.  Nevertheless, the paper … Continue reading Celebrating Intellectual Humility →
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A New York Times article, Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?, grabbed my attention because it identifies many of my frustrations in using AI to help me write. It also supports an argument in my article, Solving Professors’ Dilemmas about Prohibiting or Promoting Student AI Use, that faculty – not to mention lawyers’ supervisors … Continue reading What the New York Times Gets Right (and Wrong) About AI Writing →
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Beginning in 2014, many of you probably read my blog regarding having a checkup for you and, if you have one, your business. This does not involve the doctor, but it does involve all of the other professionals in your personal and business life. Based on the positive feedback, I have made this an annual tradition. I originally made this post the week between Christmas and New Year’s but that’s too late, which is why I now share this a few weeks prior to the end of the year to give you time to take action and look into possible…
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I wish I could take every case presented to me in which the doctor or nurse or other healthcare provider committed malpractice. I would be an even busier attorney because there is so much malpractice. At least 50% of the cases I see involve malpractice which caused some harm to the patient. While technically that is enough to support a lawsuit, standing alone it is not enough to make for an economically viable medical malpractice lawsuit. An economically viable medical malpractice case is the only one that can be brought. Because of the expense of a malpractice suit, an economically…
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It can be tempting to think of driver’s license suspensions and revocations in Arizona as two ways of saying the same thing. However, these are distinct concepts with different consequences and different procedures to restore your driving privileges.

In this post, we examine the differences between a suspended and revoked license in Arizona.

What is a License Suspension in Arizona?

A license suspension is a temporary removal of your driving privilege in Arizona. The Motor Vehicles Division (MVD) of the Arizona Department of Transportation is the agency that handles license suspensions.

Reasons for Driver’s License Suspensions

Your license can be…
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Facing a DUI charge in Arizona creates serious uncertainty about the future. For many, the first question becomes whether a jury trial offers any real opportunity for a favorable result. The chances of winning a DUI jury trial depend heavily on the facts, the strength of the evidence, and the attorney’s preparation. At The Law Offices of John Phebus Criminal and Personal Injury Lawyer, we defend Arizona drivers accused of driving under the influence and explain the factors that shape trial outcomes under current state law.
What is a Jury Trial?
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Employment laws affecting Arizona businesses have continued to evolve throughout 2025, and employers now face several important changes that will carry into 2026. When workplace policies and handbooks fail to reflect current regulations, businesses risk misunderstandings, inconsistent practices, and costly disputes. What should be a simple matter of compliance can quickly become both time-consuming and […]
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Under Arizona law, arson of an occupied structure means knowingly and unlawfully damaging a structure by causing a fire or explosion, where the structure is occupied or likely to be occupied by people at the time of the incident.

Arson of an occupied structure is a Class 2 felony offense and the most serious form of arson, which can lead to a prison sentence of up to 12.5 years upon conviction, and that’s if you do not have any prior felony convictions.

At AZ Defenders, our Arizona criminal defense attorneys represent people charged with many kinds of crimes, including arson…
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In Arizona, it is unlawful to cause a child to suffer physical injury, to allow a child to be injured, or to put a child in a situation that endangers that child’s health or well-being. These behaviors are known as child abuse.

Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-3623 is the Arizona law that sets forth criminal child abuse. The law applies to anyone responsible for a child’s care, regardless of that person’s relationship to the child. It covers physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or abandonment.

A conviction for child abuse can range from a Class 1 misdemeanor up to…
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Under Arizona law, the crime of theft can take different forms. Depending on the specific kind of theft, the crime can be a misdemeanor or a felony.

In this post, we at AZ Defenders analyze Arizona’s theft crime statute, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-1802. We identify the various types of theft, the penalties associated with each, and some possible defenses to a charge of theft.

If you are facing criminal charges for theft in Arizona, call AZ Defenders at (480) 456-6400 or contact us online to speak with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.

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Under Arizona law, organized retail theft can occur in one of two ways:

  • When a person, acting alone or with someone else, takes merchandise from a retail establishment without paying for its purchase price and has the intention to sell, trade, or otherwise receive money or something of value for that merchandise; or
  • When a person uses an artifice, instrument, container, device, or other article to facilitate the removal of merchandise from a retail establishment without paying its purchase price.

Organized retail theft is a Class 4 felony in Arizona under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-1819. A first-time…
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If you’ve had your license suspended by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), there are specific steps you must take to reinstate it and regain your driving privileges. If you attempt to drive without clearing up your suspension, you could face additional penalties and consequences, including an extended suspension period.
Contact our Arizona suspended license attorney to discuss your legal options. Schedule a free consultation today.
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You cannot reinstate your driver’s license until your suspension period has ended. The length of this period will depend on your offense and may range from…
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After getting into an accident that was someone else’s fault, the Arizona statute of limitations for personal injury is typically just two years.

If you miss this deadline, you usually lose the right to compensation forever, regardless of how strong your case may be.

Therefore, it is crucial to seek legal advice before the personal injury claim deadlines expire.

The clock usually starts ticking from the moment your accident happens, making it essential to act quickly.

Whether you’ve been hurt in one of the 121,107 Arizona car wrecks in 2024, multiple slip and falls, or any other incident caused by someone…
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When someone gets hurt in a car crash, life can be spoiled. Bills pile up. Pain grows. Worries follow. That’s when a trusted accident injury law firm in Phoenix steps in to guide you. These lawyers don’t just read laws; they fight for victims to get fair payment after harm. Understanding Your Rights After a … Continue reading “How a Phoenix Accident Injury Law Firm Can Maximize Your Compensation”
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After a car crash, you may feel lost forever. Your car might bend, your body might ache, and your mind might race with various queries. For example, when to report a car accident in Arizona? In Phoenix, you need to take action quickly. Calling the police is a significant decision if you’re seriously injured. Officers write … Continue reading “How long do you have to report a Phoenix car wreck legally?”
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A recent New York Times article described how OpenAI updated ChatGPT to be more emotionally responsive – and ended up creating a tool that some users interpreted as a soulmate, life coach, or cosmic truth-teller.  In extreme cases, it reportedly encouraged delusional thinking and even gave instructions related to suicide. Those cases are tragic and … Continue reading Resisting Sycophancy →
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