Tom Hickey Named VLP “Attorney of the Month” Gust Rosenfeld Partner Tom Hickey was named “Attorney of the Month” by the Maricopa County Bar Volunteer Lawyer’s Program (VLP). He was recognized for his pro bono work for many years through VLP and for the work he has done with the […]
Phoenix, AZ (August 9, 2017) – Gust Rosenfeld attorney Charles (Chas) Wirken has been named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Senior Fellow status in the society is reserved for advanced commitment to and support of the LCA, Diversity Law Institute, and Trial Law Institute. Chas […]
In addition, Charles W. Wirken was recognized as a 2018 Lawyer of the Year Phoenix, AZ (August 15, 2017) – Gust Rosenfeld is pleased to announce that 21 of the firm’s attorneys, across 21 practice areas, were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. […]
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.