Effective August 9, Arizona has a new law requiring public schools to adopt policies that allow parents to opt their student out of the use of technology at school. In addition, education technology companies operating in Arizona, including internet sites, software as a service (SAAS) or mobile applications, may not […]
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may require changes to how local governments manage grant and other publicly funded programs if religious entities are excluded from participation. On June 26, 2017, the Court decided the case of Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer, Director, Missouri Department of Natural Resources. […]
July 11, 2017 – The Copyright Office now requires website operators (called “service providers”) to file the appointment of agent form online rather than by paper. All existing paper registrations will become invalid on December 31, 2017. If you registered an agent with the Copyright Office prior to December 1, […]
On July 1, 2017, the new law that requires Arizona employers provide employees with paid sick time goes into effect. Remember to post the employment posters provided by the Industrial Commission of Arizona. Earned Paid Sick Time 2017 (English) Earned Paid Sick Time 2017 (Spanish) For more information or questions about how […]
June 22, 2017 – On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court rejected the McGill test established 15 years ago to determine if the Arizona Protective Services Act (“APSA”) applies to medical malpractice cases. In issuing its opinion in Delgado v Manor Care of Tucson AZ, LLC, et al., the court simplified the […]
On May 18, Gust Rosenfeld partner Chris McNichol presented at the Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association’s monthly luncheon in Scottsdale. Chris discussed a real-world home sale case to highlight the distinction between nondisclosure and misrepresentation. He addressed the impact of relevant Arizona laws regarding the disclosure of certain property conditions, as […]
Yesterday morning, the Phoenix office of Gust Rosenfeld became Chez Gust. Members of the firm’s Executive Committee and other attorneys traded their briefcases for aprons for this yearly tradition to thank staff members for their contributions to the firm by serving them breakfast.
Phoenix, AZ (April 20, 2017) – Gust Rosenfeld is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2017 Southwest Super Lawyers publication. Super Lawyers is a national rating agency that evaluates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. The honor recognizes attorneys who […]
Peter Collins Helps Veterans and Law School Students On April 4, 2017, Peter acted as a Court of Appeals Judge for the Samuel Fegly Moot Court Competition hosted by the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Second-year law students participated in the annual competition by submitting briefs […]
Tom Chauncey and Christopher McNichol Profiled in Special Legends of Law Edition (Phoenix, AZ) – Gust Rosenfeld attorneys Tom Chauncey and Christopher McNichol were featured in Issue 2, 2017 of Commercial Executive Magazine. Tom and Chris, along with the attorneys featured in the section, were selected for what they have […]