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Report: More startups facing patent lawsuits
May 20, 2013
More and more startups are facing patent lawsuits, according to a recent report cited in the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
Supreme Court backs Monsanto in intellectual property case
May 15, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled in a major intellectual property case that has far-reaching implications for American agriculture. Continue reading
Judge sides with Apple in iBooks lawsuit
May 14, 2013
Recently, Apple came out ahead in a dispute resolution against Black Tower Press, a small New York-based publisher. Continue reading
Arizona LLCs
February 11, 2013
When considering incorporation, businesses in Arizona are not limited to filing as a traditional corporation – or C-Corp. There are a number of other possible designations for a growing business in the state, including that of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Continue reading
January 30, 2013
Ashleigh Johnson filed a suit against the Jonas Brothers several weeks ago, claiming that she was traumatized and crushed at a concert three years ago in Los Angeles’ Grove Mall. Continue reading
Asset & Liability Protection
April 16, 2013
Walmart claims that it had previously pulled its products from the factory and that items found there were from suppliers using the facility without its permission. Continue reading
April 9, 2013
Padilla says she was shopping in the home and garden section of the Juniper, Florida store at about 7:30 p.m. when the spider unexpectedly descended upon her. Continue reading
Business Law
April 25, 2013
Despite briefly rising to a six-month high of $14.51 per share in March, Dell stock prices took a hit in April and now stand at $13.21. Continue reading
April 17, 2013
Perri Irmer, the former CEO of ISFA, claims that she was ultimately fired for not falling in line with the plan for the new ballpark. Continue reading
C-Corporations & S-Corporations
February 11, 2013
When considering incorporation, businesses in Arizona are not limited to filing as a traditional corporation – or C-Corp. There are a number of other possible designations for a growing business in the state, including that of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Continue reading
February 8, 2013
Business attorneys in Phoenix can help guide organizations through the financial and operational obligations of incorporation, but first executives must consider if this is the right step for their enterprise. Continue reading
Contracts & Transactions
April 22, 2013
Google Glass is poised to become the next hot consumer product that looks like it was ripped straight out of a science fiction novel. It has also become a topic of conversation among business attorneys in Phoenix and elsewhere. Continue reading
March 29, 2013
On Wednesday, a judge in New York made the decision to allow the merger between the two airlines while also ruling against what he called a “golden parachute” for outgoing AMR CEO Tom Horton. Continue reading
Dissolution & Partnership Disputes
December 17, 2012
Without the services provided by this foundation, many low-income women would be unable to receive affordable cancer screenings or birth control. Continue reading
September 18, 2012
The victims in this case claim that the CEO for the financial company committed mail fraud, embezzled customer funds and misled regulators. Continue reading
Dissolving a Business
February 5, 2013
Michael Dell and Silver Lake Management LLC stated that they will be paying $13.65 a share, which is 25 percent more than the closing price on January 11. Continue reading
November 20, 2012
The trustee said that M&I Bank, now owned by BMO Harris Bank, played a major role in “aiding and abetting” the Ponzi scheme while turning a blind eye to Petters’ large financial deposits. Continue reading
Entertainment Law
May 9, 2013
Last week, R&B singer Devin Copeland and songwriter Mareio Overton accused pop singer Justin Bieber and R&B singer Usher of stealing the 2010 song “Somebody to Love.” Continue reading
May 8, 2013
Two of the writers of the 2009 film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” recently filed a lawsuit claiming that their intellectual property related to the sequel was taken without credit. Continue reading
Intellectual Property Law
May 6, 2013
A U.S. District Court judge recently handed a major blow to domain squatters seeking to profit off those who mistype Facebook’s web address. Continue reading
April 26, 2013
It is important for those seeking to go into business to recognize the differences between important intellectual property terms. Continue reading
International Business Law
April 11, 2013
In response to a February 2012 lawsuit filed by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Qiaodan Sports Co. has countersued the former basketball player for $8 million. Continue reading
January 25, 2013
Nguyen Buren filed his claim in Chicago, stating that his Subway sandwich was less than 11 inches long. Continue reading
Litigation
May 8, 2013
The legal debate centered around the U.S. Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, which bans gambling on professional and collegiate sports. Continue reading
May 3, 2013
Can you wind up in court for making a bad video game? That’s the question two development companies faced when they became defendants in a lawsuit on April 30. Continue reading
Starting a Business in Arizona
April 24, 2013
In Arizona, the unemployment rate still sits at 7.9 percent – slightly higher than the national rate of 7.6 percent. However, there is evidence that an increasing number of new businesses want to move to the state. Continue reading
April 23, 2013
American cities that suffered financially during the economic downturn are increasingly turning toward a new and unexpected source of growth. Rather than relying solely on large industries, some cities are looking to attract small startup businesses to help spur a recovery. Continue reading
Uncategorized
May 8, 2013
Ed Bylsma, a 51-year-old sheriff’s deputy, originally filed suit for emotional damaged back in 2009 when he found a saliva on his burger and, despite the fact that he never ate it, says he suffered emotional damages from the experience. Continue reading
February 20, 2013
In the aftermath of the sale, experts projected that new ownership of an industry mainstay like Heinz could lead to an influx of merger deals for food and beverage companies. Continue reading



























