Star Pass Resort Developments, LLC v. Pima County, No. 2 CA-CV 2023-0082 (App. Div. II, May 22, 2024) (J. Sklar) https://www.appeals2.az.gov/decisions/CV20230082Opinion.pdf TRIAL COURT HAS WIDE DISCRETION IN CONVERTING MOTION TO DISMISS INTO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND MAY DO SO BEFORE ANSWE ..read more

Smith v. Olsen,  No. 1 CA-CV 22-0565/1 CA-CV 23-0041 (App. Div. I May 30, 2024) (J.Jacobs) https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Div1/2024/1%20CA-CV%2022-0565%20Smith%20v.%20Olsen.pdf ARIZ R. CIV. PROC. 16 & 37 AUTHORIZES TRIAL COURT TO BAR DEFENDANT FROM OBJECTING TO PLAINTIFF’S TRIAL ..read more

Arizona laws cover a wide range of potential crimes and subsequent punishments. Crimes can vary in severity and are considered either felonies or misdemeanors. Within each of these two main categories, further subcategories exist. Here, we will discuss what a Class 5 felony crime in Arizona is. No matter what level of crime you might be charged with in Arizona, having a criminal defense attorney like the one you will find at the AZ Defenders law firm can help you understand the charges and your legal rights to defend yourself. To speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, call our offi ..read more

The movement to license lawyers in ways other than simply passing a bar exam is marching on. According to an article in the ABA Journal: The Nevada Supreme Court is considering a proposal to shift its licensure process to a three-stage assessment echoing the process for medical doctors. According to the proposal submitted April 1, candidates for the bar would first take a multiple-choice test during law school, followed by a performance test after graduation and conduct 40-to-60 hours of supervised practice while in or after law school. Unlike other states that offer various pathways to the ba ..read more

Crosswalk accidents can be devastating, resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the consequences can be life-altering for both the victim and their loved ones. Always know your rights if you were hit in a crosswalk. The post Crosswalk Accident Cases appeared first on The Law Offices of John Phebus Glendale Criminal and Personal Injury Lawyer ..read more

DUI is a serious legal matter that puts lives at risk and has major legal penalties. One critical aspect of DUI cases is the role of treatment programs, which are often mandated as part of the legal process. These programs aim to address underlying issues, promote rehabilitation, and reduce the risk of repeated situations. The post Understanding the Role of Treatment Programs in DUI Cases appeared first on The Law Offices of John Phebus Glendale Criminal and Personal Injury Lawyer ..read more

The laws applicable to the operations of public agencies create opportunities to gather evidence and information that are unique to the public sector.  These opportunities can help expedite and focus investigations by narrowing the scope of interview questioning, assisting with establishing timelines, and minimizing the delays associated with document requests or personnel file review.  This blog post discusses two such opportunities and the challenges they can help investigators overcome. 1.       Public Meeting Agendas And Minutes One challenge investi ..read more

NRA v. Vullo, handed down this morning. 9-0, no less! Not that the good guys are entirely out of the woods — the Second Circuit had ruled that the suit must be dismissed because (1) there was no First Amendment violation and (2) even if there was the defendant was protected by qualified immunity. The Supreme Court only granted cert. as to (1), and will now remand to the 2nd Circuit, which is free to say, “aha, we rule in NY’s favor anyway, on argument (2)!” See slip op. at 7-8, n. 3 ..read more

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne failed in his lawsuit to challenge the 50-50 Dual Language Immersion model approved by the State Board of Education, and now he is responsible for $117,540.50 in the opposing parties’ legal fees. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper issued that decision today, after dismissing the case in March for being wholly without merit. “For all of these reasons – the lack of express statutory authority, implied authority, standing, and legal precedent – Superintendent Horne cannot bring this lawsuit against these Defendant Parties ..read more

In Part 1 of our series, we discussed common work-related lawsuits and what is often involved.  In Part 2 learn about how to protect your organization from employee lawsuits, and find out how an Arizona business lawyer from Harrison Law, PLLC can help businesses overcome their employment-related legal issues by calling (480) 320-2310. How Do [...] The post How To Protect Yourself from Employee Lawsuits – Part 2 appeared first on Harrison Law ..read more