Worried about the judge assigned to a challenge of Arizona’s law banning transgender girls from participating in school sports, State Superintendent Tom Horne asked the 9th Circuit to order the judge to move the case to Phoenix. This afternoon, that emergency petition was DENIED.The law is being challenged by the parents of girls at a private school in Tucson and a public school in Phoenix. District Court Jennifer Zipps – in Tucson – twice denied Horne’s efforts to release the case to a Phoenix judge (i.e. change of venue). So, Horne – represented by outside counsel Dennis Wilenchik and…
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TOPDOG Legal Marketing is excited to announce that it is now an approved partner of the State Bar of Arizona (SBA). This distinguished partnership allows the legal marketing firm to connect with more law firms and attorneys while supporting the mission of the SBA and the Arizona legal community.

The TOPDOG team is humbled to be the first legal marketing agency to be granted a partnership with the SBA. The opportunity allows the firm to offer its personalized legal marketing strategies and plans to SBA members at a discounted rate. As an SBA partner, TOPDOG plans to set a high…
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I’m pinched for time this morning – as you probably are – so here are three quick updates on cases Arizona’s Law has been following. (Source documents will be posted later.)1) Today’s emergency hearing on whether Bally Sports can pull the broadcasting plug on the Arizona Diamondbacks games tomorrow has been postponed… by agreement of the parties. This means that fans can continue to watch the baseball games on cable or as they have been while the parties continue negotiations. The bankrupt parent of Bally Sports AZ (Diamond Sports) filed an emergency motion last week asking the judge to allow them…
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If you are facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Arizona, your choice of criminal defense attorney is important. Not all DUI defense lawyers are created equal. You need to take the time to select the right lawyer based on your case and circumstances. With a good attorney, you can protect your rights and potentially have DUI charges reduced or even dismissed. Use these tips to find the right Scottsdale DUI lawyer for you.
Search for a Local Criminal Defense Lawyer
Keep your search for the right DUI lawyer local. Local knowledge is important during a drunk driving defense…
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In Arizona, chemical tests are almost always used as part of a driving under the influence (DUI) criminal investigation. These tests measure the amount of alcohol or drugs in a person’s body at the time of a DUI arrest. Chemical tests may rely on the individual’s breath, blood or urine. If the test results show that someone is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, it can be used as evidence in a DUI case.
Arizona’s Legal Limit
In Arizona, it is against the law to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence…
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Here is latest installment of ADR Scholarship Projects, compiled by Peter Reilly (Texas A&M). It is so wonderful to see all the fabulous work being produced by members of our community.
Ava Abramowitz (GW Law) and Ken Webb (Kenn Webb Consulting, LLC)
This is the third update on our research into what communication behaviors mediators actually use in the course of helping disputes settle.  We are still building on the Rackham and Carlisle research and methodology used to ascertain the behavior of successful negotiators (click here). We have coded both video-taped and live mediations and, in that process,…
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Arizona’s Law has a dream that all of the 2022 Election Contest cases will be completed before 2024. However, slow walking Republican plaintiffs and slow paced courts are combining to make that look less likely (than it should look).Let’s get updated on where each case is and discuss where some grease could be applied.1) Kari Lake, contesting the Governor race:Although we hesitate to put this idea in the universe, but the grease needs to be applied to Lake’s attorneys, Bryan Blehm and Kurt Olsen. Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson quickly ruled in the 2nd trial last month. Lake…
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Running an online business offers incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs and marketers, allowing them to reach a global audience and thrive in the digital marketplace. However, it’s crucial to understand the main legal issues that come with this territory to ensure compliance and protect your business. 
 

 
Key Legal Considerations
It is crucial to prioritize seeking advice from a seasoned online business lawyer or e-commerce attorney. To get you started, here are some important legal factors online business owners should carefully consider:
 

  • E-commerce Regulations:
    Online business owners must comply with e-commerce regulations that govern electronic transactions. These regulations vary

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    In the digital age, where information flows freely, data privacy has become a critical concern for businesses. The rise of online transactions and the increasing amount of shared personal information has created new legal challenges, prompting the involvement of online business lawyers. 
    Data privacy litigation can be a nightmare for businesses, leading to financial losses, reputational damage and even legal penalties. Online business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers and defamation victims need to understand the potential risks and take steps to protect their businesses. 
    We’ll explore what data privacy litigation entails, provide pertinent examples and offer valuable insights on safeguarding your business.
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    Slipping and falling can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. It’s an unfortunate reality that can lead to serious injuries. If you have been injured due to a slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be eligible for compensation. In Scottsdale and throughout Arizona, slip and fall cases are subject to specific requirements for proving liability. In this blog post, we will discuss what you need to do to prove a slip-and-fall case in Scottsdale and detail the Arizona laws that govern such cases.

    What Do You Need to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case?

    Identify the…
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    Businesses use a variety of contracts to protect themselves and their clients, vendors, and employees. These contracts often include clauses that include information specific to that particular contract. What contract clauses should be included in a contract? Do you need the same clauses in every contract? There are many types of contract clauses that you […]
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    Our elderly population should be respected and cared for. As the needs of the elderly become too much for themselves or loved ones to handle, families rely on the care of professionals. Families trust nursing homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities with their most treasured possession: a loved one. Upon admission, residents and their families envision a place to improve quality of life, engage in enjoyable actives, and meet new friends.
    Unfortunately, that wonderful vision is not always the reality. Instead, residencies are too often riddled with falls, wounds, infections, poor nutrition, dehydration, illnesses, depression, anxiety and unexplained injuries.
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    In The Critical Importance of Pre-Session Preparation in Mediation, I explained why parties’ preparation for their mediation sessions can produce many significant benefits.  This post suggests that preparation before mediation sessions is an important opportunity for parties to empower themselves.
    People have used the concept of “empowerment” in mediation in various ways, as I described in How Will Lawyering and Mediation Practices Transform Each Other? (pp. 858-861).  In his book, Mediation, Citizen Empowerment, and Transformational Politics, Professor Edward W. Schwerin defined empowerment as “the process of gaining mastery over one’s self and one’s environment in order to fulfill…
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    Dave Workman is celebrating!

    I remember the oral argument…. and realizing how Kennedy would vote, which meant who would win. He asked the DC advocate, essentially, if the 2A couldn’t be read as having two independent clauses, militia and arms, neither of which restricts the other.

    The line for spectators stretched over two blocks, as I recall, and only those who’d been in line for 72 hours got in.

    I was one of the last out, and I heard the Chief Justice say “don’t worry, counsel, WE’RE still here!” I turned around and realized — the courtroom had been absolutely…
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    What is the price of beauty?  If you think that beauty includes a well-shaped rear end, the answer may be your life.  According to the statistics, the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a form of gluteoplasty also known as gluteal fat grafting, is the most dangerous operation.  While breast augmentation has a death rate of about one in 72,000, BBL has one death in every 3,000 or 4,000 procedures.  Despite a number of suggested changes to make the procedure safer, it has proved very resistant with death rates remaining unacceptably high.

    Image of trochar and cannula used in BBL procedures.
    The…
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