What is Nonconforming Land Use?
Zoning ordinances and regulations significantly affect property and how property owners can legally use their property, including the approval of nonconforming land use. Local officials…
Steps to Take When Your Business Partner Breaches a Contract
Small businesses often are partnerships, multi-member LLCs, or joint ventures with one or more people. Drawing on the experience of more than one person and…
Trade Secrets Act
“It is wise not to seek a secret, and honest not to reveal one.” William Penn PROTECTING COMMERCIAL INFORMATION THE ARIZONA UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT…
Non-Profits, Religious Organizations, and Political Activity: What is Permissible?
Many non-profit organizations, churches, and religious organizations enjoy tax-exempt status under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Along with the benefits of that tax-exempt…
Arbitration Agreements and Your Business
As you run your business, conflict is inevitable, whether it is between you and an employee, a business partner, a supplier, or a customer or…
Community Property and Real Estate in Divorce
Every Arizona divorce proceeding includes a division of property owned by either or both spouses, including real estate. As Arizona is a community property state,…
Anticipatory Breach of Contract and Your Business
No matter what type of business you operate, you likely have multiple contracts with various third parties, all of which are subject to an anticipatory…
Is a Business Non-Compete Agreement Legal in Arizona?
Business owners in many industries utilize non-compete agreements concerning professional employees and jobs that may involve access to sensitive business data. Non-compete agreements prevent former…
Does an Easement Stay with the Property, Even if There is a New Property Owner?
Many parcels of real estate involve an easement or the legal right of someone other than the owner to use or access a portion of…
When You Should File a Lis Pendens Notice
A Lis Pendens Notice can be a powerful tool under Arizona law, but it is a narrow tool available only in limited circumstances. Therefore, before…
The Importance of a Construction Expert Consultant in Your Commercial Real Estate Endeavor
You may want to establish your own commercial property as you build your business. However, when you devote such significant capital to your building project,…
SCOTTSDALE ENACTS NEW ORDINANCE REGULATING SHORT TERM RENTALS
SCOTTSDALE ENACTS NEW ORDINANCE REGULATING SHORT TERM RENTALS Reports estimate that as many as 4,300 residential properties in the City of Scottsdale are utilized as…