On the eve of Halloween, nothing is more fun than to revisit Death and Taxes and Zombies, an article my ASU colleague Adam Chodorow wrote in 2013.   No, it has nothing to do with dispute resolution – but it’s a lot of fun.  Here’s the abstractThe U.S. stands on the precipice of a financial disaster, and Congress has done nothing but bicker. Of course, I refer to the coming day when the undead walk the earth, feasting on the living. A zombie apocalypse will create an urgent need for significant government revenues to protect the living, while at …
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Ghouls and goblins belong on your doorstep at Halloween. A stranger claiming to own your home is a different kind of fright.
Title fraud can begin with a forged deed or another false document recorded against real property. For a homeowner, trustee, or family administering an estate, discovering an unfamiliar document can raise urgent questions about ownership and how to protect the property.
Arizona’s Senate Bill 1479 adds safeguards intended to make fraudulent recordings harder to carry out and easier to detect. Effective September 12, 2026, the law adds identification requirements, strengthens certain notary procedures, and increases criminal penalties.
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Are AI tools helping us move beyond longstanding stereotypes or are they giving them a new platform?This past Sunday, the New York Times ran an article, “Marissa Mayer Ran Yahoo. She’s Back With A.I. She Thinks Women Will Love,” emphasizing the concerns of gender imbalance in AI, from women’s underrepresentation in leadership to the gendered stereotypes these tools may reinforce.These concerns extend beyond how AI tools are designed to how they advise users. In the recent article, “AI Advice Reinforces Traditional Gender Roles,” researchers Nadja Born, Jared R. Curhan, and Hannah Riley Bowles found that AI career advice was not…
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On October 26, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alongside Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and 19 other state attorneys general, filed a massive lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation.
The Complaint alleges Dollar General advertised one price on store shelves, weekly circulars, and its app, but routinely charged customers higher prices at checkout.
While the action targets the retail giant with over 20,000 brick-and-mortar stores, the regulatory principles behind the suit apply directly to direct-to-consumer labels, fashion lines, and product brands alike. This case highlights how state and federal regulators evaluate price transparency across all sales channels.
The Allegations: Routine,…
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1. Search Console showed who walked past. Analytics shows who came in, and whether they asked for you. Google Analytics can tell you a lot about your law firm website, and most of it isn’t meant for you. Part 3 of this series covers the reports that answer an attorney’s questions: which actions to track as key events, which channels and pages bring in inquiries (including GA4’s new AI Assistant channel), where visitors drop off before reaching out, and how to read Analytics and Search Console together. It ends with a 15-minute monthly check.
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How Do You Know If Your Brand Name Is Actually Available?
When brainstorming a new brand name, most founders follow a predictable routine. They type the name into Google, check if the .com domain is open, and see if the Instagram handle is available. If they are feeling extra diligent, they might even head over to the United States Patent and Trademark Office database and type the name into the basic search bar. If no exact match pops up, they assume they have a clear path to launch.
But here is the harsh legal reality: a clear Google search and…
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Grooming by teachers, coaches, and school staff can begin long before physical contact, often through secrecy, special treatment, and increasingly personal relationships with students.
Sexual abuse in public schools in the United States has been described as an epidemic, highlighting the importance of recognizing concerning behavior early.
The signs of grooming by teachers may initially seem harmless, but repeated boundary violations can reveal a more troubling pattern.
Understanding the psychological grooming stages can help parents recognize how an adult may build trust, encourage dependence, and discourage a child from speaking up.
At Bailey Law, we examine potential non-physical boundary…
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Building wealth through business success is only part of the equation—protecting those assets from creditors, lawsuits, and unexpected risks is equally important. Arizona business owners can employ several strategies to shield personal and business assets from potential claims. This article provides a summary of why asset protection matters.  Then, there is a discussion of what […]
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A friend recently observed that people often perceive me as a proponent of using generative artificial intelligence (AI), as if I think that everyone should use it regardless of their needs, interests, or whether they use it responsibly.But that’s not how I see myself.I am a proponent of helping people create value, improve their work, and accomplish things that they couldn’t do without AI.I’ve written quite a bit about AI for two reasons.  Using it has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life, and I want to help others discover benefits they may miss because of concerns…
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One person says an older adult needs protection. Another says that “protection” is taking away his freedom. Both may believe they are acting out of love. When a family cannot agree, a judge may be asked to decide who has the authority to make decisions about that person’s care and finances.  When relatives can’t agree, the result is often a contested guardianship, and in Arizona, the court has the final say.

That is the difficult question at the center of the Arizona court dispute involving Sam Meranto, his wife, and his adult children. Public reporting describes sharply different accounts of…
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Some IRS debts can be discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but only if they meet very specific conditions.

Carrying debt you cannot repay can put a dark shadow over your life, particularly when some of it is IRS debt. If the IRS is threatening you with collection actions such as wage garnishment or bank levies, you will certainly want to know whether bankruptcy can clear your IRS debt.

When Can IRS Tax Debt Be Discharged in Chapter 7?

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A Chapter 13 dismissal refund may return money still held by the trustee after authorized deductions, but not payments already distributed to creditors. Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy can pause many collection efforts, but not every case reaches discharge.

A chapter 13 dismissal refund generally only includes funds that the trustee still has in hand when the case is dismissed. Payments already made to creditors are not refunded. Also, the trustee may deduct approved administrative expenses, attorney fees, or other court-authorized amounts before issuing a refund.

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If you are convicted of a traffic violation in Arizona, then the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) through the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) assigns “points” onto your license. If you accumulate 8 or more points in a 12-month period, this can result in the MVD suspending your Arizona driver’s license for up to 12 months, depending on how many total points you have.

Having 8 points on your record does not automatically mean that the MVD will suspend your license. 

For example, the first time you accumulate that many points, MVD requires you to attend Traffic Survival School (TSS) instead…
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Not going to court may worry you and your loved ones about the future. However, with the right information and steps, you can qualify for your immigration process. You can hire an immigration law firm in Phoenix for help in this matter. In this blog, we will discuss missing an immigration court date. What Happens … Continue reading “What Happens If You Miss Your Arizona Immigration Court Hearing?”
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