The investigation began typically enough. The allegations included inappropriate comments, unwanted texts, and a pattern of behavior targeting newer employees. Simple enough, until one witness described how the respondent followed her to her car, grabbed her arm with enough force to leave a bruise, and forcibly kissed her. My stomach dropped. Not because of the conduct, but because I knew this was no longer just a workplace policy matter. It was potentially a criminal assault, and that changed everything.Workplace investigations do not handle the criminal side – it is not our lane. However, what we do in the moments after
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Good Vibes Are Contagious — And That’s Actually Good for Business
The energy of a workplace is not an accident. It is a direct reflection of the people in it, and more specifically, the attitudes those people choose to bring through the door every single morning. Science has long confirmed what most of us already know intuitively — emotions spread. When one person on a team leads with enthusiasm, optimism, and genuine warmth, those feelings ripple outward in ways that are measurable. For professionals and businesspeople in high-pressure fields, understanding this dynamic is a competitive advantage.
Think about the colleagues who have had the greatest impact on your career. Chances are,
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Construction and employment attorney Lori Metcalf joins Lang Thal King & Hanson
We are pleased to welcome construction and employment attorney Lori Metcalf to the firm.
A former general counsel for an international construction company,
LORI METCALF
focuses her practice on
construction law, employment law,
and
government liability
.
In her employment law practice, Lori helps contractors avoid and resolve employment disputes and government compliance issues, such as:
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employee claims of workplace harassment, discrimination, or wrongful termination;
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jobsite safety issues;
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wage-and-hour compliance;
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employment and independent contractor agreements;
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severance and noncompete agreements; and
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employee handbooks.
After earning her law degree at Arizona State University, Lori served for two years at the Arizona
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Lang Thal King & Hanson makes the top 4 in construction litigation and top 6 in commercial litigation in Ranking Arizona 2026
Lang Thal King & Hanson ranked #4 in the category of construction litigation and #6 in the category of commercial litigation in Ranking Arizona in 2026. Thank you for your support!
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Complicated vs. Complex: Why Professionals Keep Solving the Wrong Problem
Arthur Brooks draws a distinction that should make every professional stop and think. There are two fundamentally different categories of problems in the world, and confusing one for the other is one of the most common mistakes professionals make. A complicated problem is hard, but it is ultimately knowable. It can be mapped, modeled, and solved with enough technical skill and computing power. On the other hand, complex problem resists solution by its very nature. It is unpredictable, emergent, and alive in a way that defies any checklist or formula.
For me, as an attorney, complicated problems are the bread
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Delivering The Lybarger Admonition The Correct Way
When public employers conduct workplace investigations—especially those involving law enforcement or public safety personnel—the process becomes complex when potential criminal conduct overlaps with administrative misconduct. In these instances, investigators must protect both the agency’s right to accountability and the employee’s constitutional rights. The tool used to maintain this balance is the Lybarger admonition.What Is A Lybarger, Anyway?The Lybarger admonition originates from the California Supreme Court’s decision in Lybarger v. City of Los Angeles (1985) 40 Cal.3d 822. The case established that while a public employee may be compelled to answer questions in an administrative investigation, any statements made under such
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Investigating the Write Way: How a Strategic Writing Process Can Drive an Effective Workplace Investigation
You have just wrapped up your last witness interview. The evidence is gathered. The documents are organized. Now it is time to write the report.You open a blank document. You stare at it far too long. You tentatively type, then backspace, backspace, backspace. You sigh and close your laptop. Maybe tomorrow.If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. For many workplace investigators, report writing feels like a separate project bolted onto the end of an investigation. But it does not have to be that way. In fact, a good writing process and a good investigative process are not separate things—they
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Trust Is the Foundation of Great Teams
It is March, which means both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments are in full swing. What makes March Madness so compelling, beyond the upsets and buzzer-beaters, is that it is a masterclass in team dynamics played out on a national stage. Every year, highly recruited rosters full of individual talent get sent home early by teams that simply play better together. That is not a coincidence — it is a lesson that translates directly into your business and your professional life. The lesson starts with trust.
No team, in business or in athletics, reaches its potential without trust
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Establishing A Productive Attorney-Client Relationship
I often inform potential clients that representation by an attorney/law firm is always two-way street. The client needs the attorney’s professional insights and skills in handling his or her legal issues, and at the same time, the attorney sincerely wants to help the client as effectively and successfully as possible. It’s all the more unfortunate, […]
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Best Accident Lawyers in Arizona: What Sets Top Firms Apart
The best accident lawyer is not defined by advertising or promises.
The top firms stand out through proven results, deep legal experience, strong client communication, and the ability to handle complex injury cases with confidence.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, 121,107 crashes occurred on Arizona roads in 2024, resulting in 1,228 fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries.
When accidents occur at this scale, the legal system becomes a crucial path toward recovery for injured victims and their families.
But with many Arizona accident law firms advertising their services, how do you know who truly stands out?
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Court: Unless the general contractor objects within 14 days, an Arizona subcontractor’s invoice may be deemed valid
The Arizona Court of Appeals’ application of Arizona’s Prompt Payment Act produces a favorable decision for subcontractors.
Brian Pouderoyen
Appellate court decisions that apply Arizona’s
Prompt Payment Act
are rare. As a result, the Arizona Court of Appeals’ recent memorandum decision in
Canon v. Retail
, which delivered a good outcome for subcontractors, is worthy of attention.
In a nutshell, the decision gives Arizona subcontractors a valid argument that, if a general contractor does not object to their invoice within 14 days of receipt, that invoice may be legally deemed as approved.
The Power of Mentoring
Mentoring is one of the most powerful things you can do in your career, and most people aren’t doing it. Not really. They’ll grab coffee with a younger colleague once a quarter, offer a vague word of encouragement, and call it mentoring. That’s not mentoring — that’s being polite. Real mentoring is intentional, consistent, and honest. It requires you to invest time and energy in someone else’s growth without any guaranteed return on your investment and creates a chain of better professionals and better results that extends far beyond the original relationship.
Think about the professionals who shaped your career.
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Don’t Be a Luddite: Embrace AI in Your Business
Let’s get something straight: the people who refuse to adopt new technologies damage their businesses and fall behind. In this moment that technology is artificial intelligence and those not integrating it are already losing. AI may or may not be coming for your job but someone who knows how to use it just might be. Whether you’re a law firm, running a small business, managing a growing enterprise, or a consultant, the time to get comfortable with these tools is now.
The beauty of AI in a business context is not that it replaces your judgment — it’s that it
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The Most Common Perpetrators of Elder Abuse: What Families Should Know
Elder abuse is usually committed by people the victim knows and trusts.
Abuse often occurs behind closed doors and may involve financial exploitation, neglect, emotional harm, or physical mistreatment.
Elder abuse is far more common than many families realize, and the most common perpetrators of elder abuse are caregivers and trusted individuals in positions of authority.
Even family members, such as adult children or spouses, can take advantage of an elder’s trust or access to finances, making vigilance essential for protection.
Elder abuse statistics highlighted by SeniorLiving.org indicate that one in ten adults over 60 who live at home face
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Inspiration Is Everything
Understand that the idea beats the execution. Every time. We live in a culture obsessed with hustle, with grind, with the relentless optimization of how you do things. But none of that matters if what you’re doing isn’t worth doing in the first place.
The spark — that original, electric moment of genuine inspiration — is the most valuable asset anyone can possess. You can hire people to execute. You can bring in managers, engineers, lawyers (yes, even lawyers), and financial wizards to turn a vision into a machine. What you cannot outsource, manufacture, or fake is the idea itself.
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Being Right vs. Being Effective: the Smartest Person in the Room Often Loses
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
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