It can be hard to keep up with all of the product recalls announced, which can be especially concerning when they involve things you can’t avoid like food products. So a new report from the nonprofit U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund that found food recalls in 2023 were the highest since 2020 is especially alarming, and a good reminder to remain vigilant when it comes to your purchases – and, of course, to be aware of a good defective or dangerous product attorney if you ever need one. Food Recalls in 2023 A report released on Thursday, April 25 by the U.S. PIRG Education Fun ..read more

With a deep commitment to community outreach, Phillips Law Group as a firm is determined to have regular volunteer events that give back to groups like the homeless population and foster children in the Phoenix, Arizona area. In April, our active community service schedule has only continued, with opportunities to help organizations like Maggie’s Place and The Foster Alliance and the communities they serve.  Maggie’s Place On April 12, a few volunteers from Phillips Law once again lent helping hands to Maggie’s Place. Maggie’s Place as an organization is dedicated to welcoming “pregnant ..read more

If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024, the massive retailer may owe you money. Thanks to a Walmart class action settlement, millions of customers could be eligible to claim funds – but if you’re one of those customers, you’ve got limited time to claim the cash. Walmart Class Action Settlement: What Happened? A class action lawsuit filed in October 2022 claims that shoppers at Walmart in the United States and Puerto Rico who bought “certain sold-by-weight meat and seafood as well as select citrus sold in bulk bags pai ..read more

RuthAnn James, a valued team member at Phillips Law Group for many years, was recently elected and promoted to Partner Attorney at our firm! To celebrate this amazing accomplishment, Phillips Law Group hosted a happy hour event to mark the special achievement.  All About RuthAnn James Long before RuthAnn James was named Partner Attorney at our firm, she received her undergraduate degree in Literature and Communications from Pace University, Pleasantville, NY. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate at Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY, and began working in the Phoenix ..read more

We may be just a few months into 2024, but Phillips Law Group volunteers have already been extremely involved in continuing outreach in the community this year. In March and early April, volunteers with our firm had several chances to give back to those in need. MANA House St. Patrick’s Day/Easter Celebration On March 28, Phillips Law Group volunteers returned to MANA House, where we’ve been regularly working with veterans the organization serves. 25 or so veterans participated in a bingo event with 20 prizes – including PLG merchandise, signed Cardinal footballs, and more – all while enjoyin ..read more

Although the team at Phillips Law Group definitely works hard, we do enjoy celebrating a holiday, too – and our firm is quite good at marking these special occasions! For instance, with Easter coming up this weekend, our office got a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself, and team members, family, friends, clients, and more all got the chance to enjoy his cheerful presence.  Snapshots with the Easter Bunny On March 27th, the Easter Bunny showed up at the Phillips Law Group office – which also houses Dayes Law Firm – to pose for photos, give away candy, and inspire holiday fun for e ..read more

Every week, volunteers from Phillips Law Group participate in various activities that involve doing good in the community. We know the value of giving back to the community that sustains us, and our firm is proud to participate in outreach events that better the Phoenix area we know and love and call home.   How Phillips Law Group Gave Back in March Our firm has lots of opportunities to give back to the community coming up in April, but first, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the outreach activities where we made a difference in March.  For instance, Phillips ..read more

As a leader in the Arizona business world, Phillips Law Group is always looking for ways to support the community that supports us. One very exciting new development for the firm is our sponsorship of the Tierra del Sol Basketball/Chicano Basketball League, which has a big event this weekend the public is invited to attend! Chicano Basketball League Best Kept Secret Tournament This weekend, the Chicano Basketball League’s Best Kept Secret tournament will be held at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. The event promises to showcase some of the best Latino basketball talent in ..read more

On March 15, Phillips Law Group opened a new Peoria office and hosted a celebration to mark the special occasion! The event featured complimentary tacos, a $1,000 cash giveaway raffle, and a chance to take photos with members of the Cardinals cheerleaders as well as a furry friend of the firm, Poppy the donkey. Phillips Law Group Peoria Office Opens to Fanfare Phillips Law Group is continuously striving to serve our community better, and the opening of a new Peoria office is just one aspect of that. The new office – located at 8248 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite A109 in Peoria – is one of many t ..read more

On Thursday, March 14, Best Buy announced a recall of air fryers and air fryer ovens from its Insignia brand due to a fire hazard. This air fryer recall could impact customers who purchased an Insignia air fryer from Best Buy, the company’s website, eBay, or third-party sellers from November 2021 through November 2023.  Air Fryer Recall Results in Refunds Best Buy’s recall affects about 187,400 units sold in the United States and about 99,900 sold in Canada. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the units even have the potential to catch fire.  “The air fryers can ove ..read more