November 2023

Donna Shestowsky, chair of the Association of American Law Schools ADR Section, received the following announcement from the AALS.
Congratulations! Based on your outstanding submission, the AALS Committee on Sections has selected the Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution as the winner of the 7th annual Section of the Year.
The section will be formally recognized at the AALS Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 4, 2024, 1:15 – 2:30 PM and during the Section Leadership Information Session and Continental Breakfast on Saturday, January 6, 2024, 7:00 – 8:00 AM.
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In a few days it will be Thanksgiving 2023 in what seems like a world gone crazy. In thinking about writing about being thankful or gratitude, I looked back to my posts from the week of Thanksgiving in prior years. I can’t say it better, so here is my annual blog for the week of Thanksgiving.

This is a good time of year to think of gratitude generally and what you’re thankful for specifically. At the same time, it’s a great time of year to spread good feelings, which you can do by letting others know when you appreciate something…
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If you recently lost a loved one, you might not be thinking about your own estate plan. However, you are confronted with your own mortality at this time more than any other. If you are thinking about estate planning for widows or widowers, consider contacting an estate planning lawyer with Harrison Law, PLLC. Our seasoned […]
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A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a source of external trauma, such as a bump or blow to the head or skull. Concussions can cause debilitating symptoms that last for weeks, months or even longer. It is essential to learn how to recognize the signs of a concussion to know if one may have occurred, as well as when to see a doctor.
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Here, we describe the top reasons why you – as a solo attorney or small law firm – should never relinquish control of your website to an agency. And if you have, we tell you how to regain control in the most judicious way possible.
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The medical profession in the United States is highly respected and highly compensated.  Members of the profession pride themselves on adhering to a Code of Ethics, in which the needs of the patient are paramount and those of the doctor are secondary.  If doctors adhered to those ethical principles, we would be living in a very different world.  Many of the principles are ignored on a daily basis to the great detriment of the patient.
Latest Medical Code of Ethics News | American Medical Association
The second principle in the AMA’s Code of Medical Ethics, states that the physician will “strive” to report to appropriate authorities any other physician who…
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First, set up an appointment with an estate planning attorney at Bailey Law Firm. You may call or main number at (480) 681-5408 or book online at BaileyLawFirmAZ.com. Once you call to begin the process you will be amazed at how good you will feel knowing you are taking steps to protect your family.
With your appointment set, we will send you our Estate Planning Worksheet. This covers basic information about you, your family, and your estate. We ask that you return the Estate Planning Worksheet to us prior to your initial meeting to assist us in preparing for…
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Randall Kiser just published another great book relevant to our community, Professional Judgment for Lawyers.
Randy is the principal analyst at DecisionSet®, which consults with lawyers and law firms to improve their effectiveness.  This earlier post describes his background and his book, Soft Skills for the Effective Lawyer.  That book presents research showing that legal clients especially value these skills in lawyers.
Here’s the publisher’s description of his latest book:
Written by the leading authority on legal decision making, Professional Judgment for Lawyers integrates empirical legal research, cognitive and social psychology, organizational behavior, legal ethics, and neuroscience to illuminate…
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Kent, Kevin and Brett at 2023 NationalsDear clients, colleagues and friends:
As many of you know, in 2002, my family and I founded and then designed and built AZ on the Rocks – Indoor Climbing in Scottsdale, Arizona. We successfully ran that sports and family entertainment business for almost 20 years. In 2022, we decided to focus on other projects and sold AZ on the Rocks.
I’m now excited to share with you our new adventure, one that is close to my heart and holds tremendous promise for our Scottsdale community. Alongside my brother, Kevin J. Berk, and friends and partners Brett and David Warner, I…
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According to a report in the Arizona Daily Star this weekend, a 9-year-old childdied on Friday after a large metal gate at an elementary school in Tucson fell onthe child as she was helping to close it. Other news outlets reported the child wasa girl.
The incident took place at Centennial Elemen…
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Retail credit cards, once a shopper’s delight, have turned into a financial predicament. Bankrate’s latest retail card survey reveals that in 2023, the average annual percentage rate (APR) on these cards has reached an all-time high of 28.93%, up from 26.72% in 2022. This figure significantly surpasses the overall credit card APR average of 21.19%. […]
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High net-worth Scottsdale couple asked for assistance with funding their revocable trust with complex closely held business interests, retirement accounts and life insurance. DeAngelis Legal assisted with the update of each entity’s corporate records and transfer them to their revocable trust. The updates included amendments to the operating agreement to comply with recent ownership changes and changes in Arizona LLC law, updating records with the Arizona Corporation Commission and assignments evidencing the ownership changes. During the funding meeting, DeAngelis Legal identified a potentially large estate tax obligation caused by life insurance owned by the couple. DeAngelis Legal worked with the…
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High net worth Arizona couple had not reviewed their revocable trust in over ten years. The husband became ill and upon review, their advisors found the trusts to be ambiguous and tax inefficient. DeAngelis Legal worked with the couple and their adult children to evaluate and prepare a comprehensive and complex revocable trust. The new trust achieved the couple’s objectives on an estate tax efficient basis and addressed ownership and control issues associated with a successful family business.
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Read on for the risks and limitations of using ChatGPT for your digital marketing, an overview of the various applications of ChatGPT, what to include in your ChatGPT prompt for optimal output, and a step-by-step example of how you can use ChatGPT to produce a high-quality legal blog.
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