News & Events

The solicitation of charitable contributions will become less burdensome for charitable organizations and contracted fund raisers in Arizona as of September 13, 2013. New legislation repeals the Arizona initial and annual registration requirements for charitable organizations soliciting funds for charitable purposes. The Bill also repeals the registration requirements and the […]

8th Annual John R. McDonald Award Gust Rosenfeld is proud of our partner Susan Plimpton Segal, who received the 8th annual John R. McDonald Award at the Arizona School Boards Association Law Conference on September 5, 2013 for her lifetime work on behalf of public school districts. For more information, […]

Fifteen firm lawyers named Best Lawyers® Fifteen Gust Rosenfeld lawyers were named Best Lawyers® in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Gust Rosenfeld attorneys who received this distinction include Tom Chauncey II, Mark Collins, Peter Collins, Jr., Robert D. Haws, John L. Hay, Gerald L. Jacobs, James […]

It is well known that governmental issuers of bonds are required to provide ongoing disclosures in the form of annual financial information and certain listed events. The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) recently launched a tool that allows governmental issuers to schedule automated email reminders for their annual financial disclosure […]

In Shelby County v. Holder, 570 U.S. _____ (2013), the United States Supreme Court declared § 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act (the “Act”) unconstitutional, effectively eliminating the requirement for political subdivisions in Arizona to seek prior approval before implementing changes to their voting practices. Section 4(b) set forth the […]

Richard H. Whitney and Gerald L. Jacobs each were recognized. Richard H. Whitney and Gerald L. Jacobs each were recently recognized for being members of the State Bar of Arizona for fifty years. During their long-time careers, both attorneys exemplify the excellence, integrity and high standards of the legal profession. […]

Governor Brewer has signed House Bill 2202, which extends the maximum number of years that school district leases or lease-purchase agreements can last without voter approval from 5 years to 10 years. She signed the bill on April 11, 2013. It will be effective 90 days after the close of […]

Inaugural event funds American Cancer Society Gust Rosenfeld joined Freightliner® of Arizona on October 27, 2012, to help sponsor the first SportTruckRV High-Performance Driving Experience and Charity Event to support the American Cancer Society in memory of Geoff Cuzick. The event was held at Inde Motorsports Ranch, a private race […]

Maricopa County Recorder Reports on Voter Registration Issues Gust Rosenfeld’s partner, Fred H. Rosenfeld, introduced Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell to the firm’s attorneys and staff at a special luncheon January 9, 2013. Joe Purcell, Helen’s late husband, was a member of the firm for many years. Ms. Purcell spoke […]

Chris McNichol & Mary Alexander Win People’s Choice Award for Couples Gust Rosenfeld attorney Chris McNichol and his wife, Mary Alexander, were asked to compete in the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona Dancing with the Stars 2013. The event took place at The Phoenician on February 22, 2013. McNichol and […]