Arizona’s Limited Liability Company Act affects existing LLCs. In 2018, Arizona’s Limited Liability Company Act (the “Act”), governing limited liability companies in Arizona, was enacted and, effective September 1, [...]
Company Principals Can be Personally Liable for Collected but Unremitted TPT Taxes
July 11, 2020
Construction Law
In AZDOR v. Tunberg, the Arizona Court of Appeals held a company’s member-manager and CEO personally liable for collected but unremitted Transaction Privilege Taxes (TPT). Following a tax audit, the Arizona Department of [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
June 12, 2020
COVID-19
Congress eases Paycheck Protection Program requirements. On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA). This Act modifies aspects of the Paycheck Protection [...]
Supreme Court Holds That Employers Cannot Discriminate Against LGBTQ Workers Under Title VII
June 1, 2020
Employment Law
The majority opinion pointed to the plain language of Title VII, which makes it “unlawful … for an employer to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge an individual, or otherwise to discriminate against an individual [...]
Considerations for Employers with Regard to COVID-19 and the Safety of Employees and the Public
May 10, 2020
COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has greatly impacted the workplace in terms of employee safety as well as the safety of customers, clients, and other visitors. Indeed, we are in uncharted waters. What should employers do proactively in [...]
Should a Judge, Jury, or Arbitrator Decide Your Complex Commercial Case?
April 20, 2020
Litigation and Appeals
This important decision will set the tone for the balance of the case, and equal consideration should be given to each available alternative. Read more [...]
The Looming Bankruptcy Pandemic and the Impact of the New Small Business Reorganization Act’s Changes to the Bankruptcy Code
April 20, 2020
Bankruptcy
The Small Business Reorganization Act creates a streamlined and expedited way for small businesses to reorganize without the time and requirements of Chapter 11. In light of the COVID-19 virus, a newly enacted section of the [...]
Tribes are included in the historic $2 trillion stimulus package. A component of the United States’ health and economic uncertainty due to the COVID -19 pandemic is the impact in Indian Country. Actions taken by Indian [...]
COVID-19: Workforce Solutions Available Through the Unemployment Insurance System and the CARES Act
April 18, 2020
COVID-19
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains provisions aimed at shoring up unemployment benefits for employees who have been affected by COVID-19. This article provides a general summary of the [...]