No one wants to have debt, but sometimes it’s the only way to get by, even when it’s the last thing someone wants. This is why it’s such a relief when you’re able to pay off a debt; it’s a load off your shoulders. Unfortunately, while it is an accomplishment to pay off a debt, […]
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Alberta declines to join in gun confiscation
Clayton Cramer has the story.
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Stacia Jones to Deliver Moritz’s 2022 Lawrence Lecture – hybrid event
On Monday October 31, beginning at 12:10 EST, Stacia Jones will deliver The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Lawrence Lecture on Dispute Resolution titled A Better Way to Negotiate That Drives Towards Equity and Justice. Stacia is lululemon’s Global Vice President & Head of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action – she graduated from Moritz in 2000 earning our Certificate in Dispute Resolution! We are delighted to welcome her back to Columbus.
Register here for this hybrid event. The description from Moritz’s website is as follows:
We are living in extraordinary times: there is a surge in labor
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Who Needs Asset Protection? Maybe You
Asset protection is by no means the exclusive domain of the rich and famous; its value can apply to a diverse range of situations and wealth levels.
Asset Protection Candidates.
Asset protection strategies can be beneficial to people in a wide variety of circumstances, including the following:
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business owners i
n high-risk, high-liability industries (e.g., manufacturing, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, transportation, construction, retail, commercial real estate, insurance, business services, lending, securities, investment, mining, real estate development);
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owners of businesses that deal directly with the general public;
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business owners and employers who may incur personal liability for business obligations, such as wage-and-hour
Pros And Cons Of Franchising Your Business
Franchises provide advantages and disadvantages to franchisors and franchisees. An experienced lawyer from Harrison Law, PLLC can explain the pros and cons of franchising your business and make recommendations based on your unique situation. Consider contacting a dedicated business attorney by calling (480) 320-2310 to determine if franchising would be a financially and legally beneficial […]
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Would you like to read a WIP draft?
I will present a draft of my article, Real Mediation Models to Help Parties and Mediators Achieve Their Goals, at the Works-in-Progress conference next month and I am posting it now so that you can read it before then if you like.
People can attend the conference in person or by video – and I would be delighted to get feedback from people who don’t attend.
I would be particularly interested to hear if you think that there are points that are unclear or way off base, if the article is missing important ideas or sources, there are problematic
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Thanks to Health Insurance Health Care Is Getting Worse.
In the United States, we already pay more than any other developed nation for health care, but have poorer outcomes in major categories of care, such as infant mortality, life expectancy, obesity levels and rate of suicide, just to name a few. Of course, there is one significant difference between us and the rest of the developed world; we are the only ones without universal health care. This has two important consequences, which will continue to plague us and which will likely lead to a continuing decline in our quality of care. First, many of our citizens do not have
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Understanding Arizona’s Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving has become a growing problem due to technology. From smartphones to infotainment systems built right into a vehicle’s dash, many things can distract today’s drivers – and contribute to car accidents. Arizona lawmakers have addressed distracted driving with a new statewide law against cell phone use behind the wheel. Prohibiting cell phone use while driving tackles the most common cause of distracted driving accidents.
Arizona’s Hands-Off Law
In 2020, 3,142 deaths were reported in accidents involving distracted drivers. Cell phones are one of the top reasons for these collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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International Criminal Law Research Guide Shines Searchlight on Regional and Global Prosecutions
The Ross-Blakley Law Library’s Criminal Law and International and Foreign Law research guides have a new criminal element: The International Criminal Law page. Both guides have been enhanced by this new addition that helps introduce and explain a very different form of criminal law.
The International Criminal Law page includes information on both international crimes, a list of specific offenses such as crimes against humanity and aggression that are prosecuted at the international level, and transnational crimes, which involve more generalized criminal activity that spans two or more countries’ boundaries.
The guide includes more than a dozen books published within
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In Praise of the Second Edition of The Indigo Book: A Manual of Legal Citation
Most appellate practitioners understand the necessary evil of citations, and some of us even enjoy parts of The Bluebook. On the other hand, I have concerns about Bluebook cost, frequent Bluebook revisions seemingly for the sake of revising, and allegations…
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Pima County Judge Puts Arizona's Territorial-Era Abortion Ban Back Into Play, Invites Planned Parenthood To Amend 1973 Complaint (READ Decision)
A Pima County Superior Court Judge today put Arizona’s Territorial-Era abortion ban back into effect, further muddying the reproductive rights of Arizonans following the Supreme Court’s scuttling of Roe v. Wade.Today’s decision grants relief from the 1973, post-Roe decision enjoining the ban (which dates back to 1864). Judge Kellie Johnson determined that she had to grant relief from that 1973 judgment – the parties all agreed that the Dobbs decision was a significant change of law warranting relief.However, the parties did not agree on what she should do after granting relief. Current Attorney General Mark Brnovich had argued
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NEW: $21M Jury Verdict For Former Gubernatorial Advisor Kunasek UPHELD By Appeals Court (READ Opinion)
Utility magnate George Johnson thought he had bought political influence when he included gubernatorial advisor/Maricopa Supervisor/friend Andy Kunasek in a multi-million dollar trust. Instead, it will cost him $21M.When Kunasek declined to intervene in an Arizona environmental investigation for him, Johnson stripped the trust to punish Kunasek.
Kunasek won a jury verdict for $10.5M in compensation damages, plus an additional $10.5M in punitive damages. Yesterday, the Arizona Court of Appeals AFFIRMED the judgment.Kunasek, a Republican Supervisor until 2016, was also an advisor to Governor Jan Brewer. Shortly after Johnson set up the trust, he asked Kunasek to help quash a
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BREAKING: Kelli Ward Case To Block Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena of Phone Records Is DISMISSED (READ Order Dismissing)
The House’s January 6th Select Committee won a victory tonight when an Arizona judge tonight DISMISSED a case filed by AZGOP Chair Kelli Ward and husband/fake elector Michael Ward to block a subpoena of their cellphone records from T-Mobile.
The Committee sought information as to whom the Wards had communicated with during the period when Arizona Republicans were planning to convene their slate of electors to support the contention that Donald Trump may have won Arizona’s electoral votes. The case to block the subpoena was filed in February.U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa determined that the Wards did not prove that
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What Are the Safest and Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Phoenix?
Like most big cities in the United States, crime is an issue in Phoenix, Arizona. Whether it’s violent crimes like murder and sexual assault or property crimes such as vandalism and theft, there’s no denying that Phoenix sees its share of criminal activity.
If you’re looking to visit or relocate to Phoenix, you’ll no doubt be interested in learning which areas to explore and which to avoid.
The Safest Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
Based on recent statistics, here are a few of the safest neighborhoods in the greater Phoenix area:
Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is sometimes called the
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5 Tactics Drivers Can Use to Protect Motorcyclists on the Freeway
Every year, thousands of motorcyclists suffer life-changing injuries in preventable traffic accidents. According to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation, 2,206 motorcyclists were injured and 160 were killed in collisions in 2021 alone. Motor vehicle drivers in Arizona can take certain steps to reduce the risk of hitting motorcyclists while on the freeway and in general. Below are five top safety tips for drivers to better protect these vulnerable road users.
Check Twice
The adage, “Check twice for motorcycles” is a useful one to keep in mind as a motor vehicle driver in Arizona. Motorcycles are small and
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Donald John Trump’s Really Bad Day
Donald John Trump’s Really Bad Day On September 21, 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a roughly 220-page lawsuit against Donald John Trump, his three older children, his company, and others. More on that in a moment. The Search Warrant Matter Later in the day a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court […]
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