Trials are high stakes. They usually mean the case could not be settled and so both sides have chosen to gamble; to roll the dice in the casino that is the courtroom. When this occurs, there is a lot on the line. Not everyone has the stomach or pocketbook for trial. Losing can mean jeopardizi...
Under Arizona's “Wrongful Death" statute, A.R.S. 12-611, wrongful death is defined as a death caused by “the wrongful act, neglect or default of another.” A claim for wrongful death is essentially a personal injury lawsuit brought on behalf of a deceased person by a family member or the personal...
Arizona's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act Under Arizona's Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, A.R.S. 25-201 et seq., “premarital agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and becomes effective upon the marriage of the parties.
7 Key terms to Negotiate in Commercial Leases
Under Arizona's continuous ownership rule, in order to maintain standing in a derivative action, the plaintiff must continue to possess its ownership interest throughout the litigation.
Is Your Business Using Independent Contractors? Failure to classify your workers correctly can have significant tax and legal consequences for your business. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor – even inadvertently - can result in liability for unpaid wages, taxes, and other ...
The damages available for copyright infringement, including attorneys' fees, depend on whether the owner of the work has a registered copyright.
A personal injury claim results when someone is injured due to the negligence or wrongful act of another. In such case, the injured party may seek compensation from the person or company whose negligence or wrongful act caused the injury. Filing a personal injury claim is necessary for injure...
