Valuing a Family Business in a Divorce
There are several legal ramifications to a divorce (or, the legal term in Arizona, a dissolution of a marriage). Not only does it legally dissolve…
7th Circuit says church organist cannot sue for employment discrimination
Yesterday, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided an important case under the ministerial exception to employment discrimination laws. The case was Sterlinski v. Catholic…
The LLC Act Overview
Most real estate professionals understand that a purchase-money mortgage is senior to all other liens. But that is only mostly true. One important exception for all real estate professionals to be aware is the “PACA Trust.”
Failure To Launch: How To Avoid Breaching Fiduciary Duties To Your Employer
Many people work as an employee before they launch their own business. Before you act to build your company, you should understand your legal obligations to your current employer.
Choosing The Correct Business Entity
Societies have conceived new business structures since time immemorial. Fundamentally, joining together with business partners spreads the demands of capital and limits risk. Italians made…
Don’t Ever Give Up
Twenty-four months ago, Blue Bell was on the eve of extinction. Yet once again, the closely held company anticipates hundreds of millions in revenues, and our freezers are filled with heaven.
Trademark Infringement and Joining the Discussion on “#Rio2016”
The United States Olympic Committee has been accused of “bullying” companies that aren’t official sponsors, sending legal cease and desist letters, demanding that companies remove certain social media content protected by U.S. intellectual property law. Particularly, content with the alleged trademarks “#Rio2016” and “#TeamUSA.”
A Reminder To Know Your Local Franchising Remedies
I read two tales of franchise terminations. In both cases, the franchisee had been caught with their hand in the convenience store cash register, using…
Arizona Crowdfunding
I have a soft spot for freebies – giveaways, handouts, complimentary gifts, whatever you prefer to call them. Since 2013, I’ve participated in a…
Getting Started With Your 501(c)(3) Application
Our clients serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, all over the world. It is true, you find life by giving your life away.…
Arizona Benefit Corporations: Fiduciary Duties
Arizona law requires directors and officers of B-Corporations to look out for non-owner stakeholders, in addition to the company’s shareholders. This is an extraordinary fiduciary…
Arizona’s Newest Business Entity, The Benefit Corporation
In many markets, consumers and employees, alike, hunger for purpose-driven companies committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. Prior to this year, however, Arizona…