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As we have witnessed on the world’s stage, those who have power sometimes oppress the rights of those who do not possess power of equal measure. Forms of oppression can also occur in the corporate arena, specifically between majority and minority shareholders in closely held corporations. A “closely held corporation” has relatively few shareholders, and their shares are not listed on an exchange nor actively traded by securities brokers. Minority shareholder oppression can happen when majority shareholders’ conduct improperly impairs the rights of the minority (non-control group) shareholders.

Shareholder Oppression

Shareholder oppression occurs when the majority shareholders in a corporation
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Michael Burg Calls for State & Federal Regulations for Body Donation Facilities On March 3, 2022, a box containing severed human heads was stolen from a vehicle parked in the Central Park neighborhood. The package was identified with the words “Science Care,” the name of the company whose services include donating human remains for medical […]
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Mediation, Arbitration, or Litigation?  Choosing the Best Venue to Resolve Your Business Dispute Businesses operate under the direction of a regulatory system that includes federal, state, and municipal laws. When business owners encounter legal issues that threaten their organization, they need not face the challenge of litigation on their own. If you are a sole […]
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Criminal Matter or Product Liability Case?

In January of 2022, a criminal case in California was filed against a driver who was involved in a fatal collision while operating his self-driving autonomous vehicle (AV). A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous vehicle, is defined as a driverless car that can sense its environment and moving safely with little or no human input. In 2019, two people lost their lives when the driver ran a red light while using his Tesla’s autopilot AV system. He has since been charged with vehicular manslaughter, and the criminal charges filed against him are
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Burg Simpson Trial Lawyers Fight Perpetrators of Human and Sex Trafficking Arizona House Bill 2116 Provides Civil Action Against Perpetrators Supporters of Arizona House Bill 2116 agreed that the state must hold perpetrators of sex and human trafficking accountable for their crimes and assist the victims in their attempt to rebuild their lives. In March […]
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Personal Injury Matters: The Importance of Choosing the Right Law Firm Choosing the right law firm matters. Whether you win or lose, the outcome of your lawsuit can depend as much on the firm and the lawyer you hire as the facts that pertain to your case. Having the right firm and the right lawyer […]
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Postpartum Hemorrhage  Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) is characterized by excessive bleeding following the birth of a child. Specifically, PPH occurs when a mother loses more than 500cc of blood after a vaginal delivery or loses 1000cc of blood following a C-section. PPH typically occurs within one day of giving birth but can happen up to 12 weeks […]
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Burg Simpson’ Medical Malpractice Team Represents Severely Injured Clients When a patient pursues medical treatment from a health care professional for an injury or illness, they hope that their condition will improve following the treatment they receive. However, when a medical professional acts in a careless or negligent manner and the patient’s condition worsens, it […]
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Federal Government Demands Transparency Regarding Nursing Home Staffing In January 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stated it will now report weekend staffing and staff turnover for nursing homes. The following information about staffing levels and turnover will be now posted on the publicly available website:  Weekend Staffing Level of Registered Nurse […]
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POTENTIAL DANGERS OF USING PITOCIN DURING CHILDBIRTH What is Pitocin? Pitocin is a drug commonly prescribed by obstetricians for women about to give birth. It is administered by medical professionals across the county to induce labor and make uterine contractions occur at a more regular rate. While the use of Pitocin is common to speed […]
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New Requirements to Secure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loans for Condos To secure new mortgage loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, condominiums are now required to adhere to revised structural safety requirements. Following the Surfside, Florida condominium tower collapse in June  of 2021, the new guidelines were introduced in late 2021 to […]
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Colorado House Bill Would Give Regulators More Power to Inspect Funeral Homes Colorado House Bill 22-1073 was inspired by criminal allegations against former Lake County coroner and the owners of the Sunset Mesa funeral home. In February of 2019, the trial lawyers at Burg Simpson filed a case against the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in […]
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By Burg Simpson Trial Lawyer Christopher Post: Burg Simpson Seeking Justice for Three Victims of Sexual Abuse by the Catholic Church in Arizona The Arizona office of Burg Simpson is representing three victims of sexual abuse against the Roman Catholic Church. Burg Simpson attorneys Paul Friedman, Ty Taber, and Chris Post of Burg Simpson’s Arizona […]
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The Arizona Supreme Court recently issued an opinion in the ACLU’s long-running public records case against the State. To be awarded attorneys’ fees in public record cases, a party needs to convince the judge that they “substantially prevailed.” Last week, the unanimous court sharpened the definition of “substantially prevailed” by holding that a trial court […]
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GOOD LAWYERS. CHANGING LIVES. ® ® Our Personal Injury Lawyers Represent Those Injured by Distracted Drivers While many automobile, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle crashes can result from inclement weather and/or difficult road conditions, recent research indicates that human error accounts for about 90% of the motor vehicle accidents that occur in the United States. Intoxicated drivers and […]
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Burg Simpson Secures a $58,500,000.00 Verdict in “The Body Broker Case” Ten of 21 plaintiffs who sued a now-shuttered Phoenix body donation company will be awarded $58,500,000.00 The trial firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC secured $58.5 million in compensatory & punitive damages—one of the largest civil case results in Arizona history—for families who […]
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