07/07/2025
Casey Blais Talks Commercial Real Estate Trends for AZ Big Media
Blais shared his thoughts on market trends, legal risks, the growing demand for industrial space and real estate law trends to watch.
09/06/2024
Finding Your Way Through the Liquor Licensing Maze in Arizona, by Ryan Anderson & Jake Curtis
Need help navigating the complexities of liquor licensing? Attorneys Ryan Anderson, Jake Curtis and their team bring years of experience and cover all the bases, providing a “one-stop” solution.
05/13/2024
The Corporate Transparency Act & Its Impact on Small Business, by Adrian Ochoa
The CTA, which went into effect on January 1, 2024, requires otherwise unregulated companies to report information about “beneficial owners”. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to two years.
03/22/2024
Can employers require employees to return to the office? by Julie Lauria
Back to Work-Can employers require employees to return to the office?
02/08/2023
What to Do if You are Involved in an Auto Accident, by B&C’s Todd Julian
The first thing to do is remain calm, and quickly determine if anyone is seriously hurt or in need of immediate medical attention. Call 911 if there is any question and let the professionals provide the necessary medical care. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, be careful of other vehicles, and move your car or get out of the way if it is safest to do so.
11/12/2021
Burch & Cracchiolo instrumental in national Humane Society of the United States win in Puppy Mill case
B&C partner Susie Ingold instrumental in big win for Humane Society of the United States case against a Puppy Mill operator
02/12/2021
What Can You Do When Your Boarder Won’t Pay the Bill? by Alicia Bull
For anyone who boards horses on their property, there is a risk that one or more of their boarders will stop paying their bills. If it happened to you, you’d probably hope it was just an oversight. You’d think, “That boarder probably just forgot to send the payment.” So, you give him or her a chance to get caught up. You send reminders. You call. You provide opportunities to pay the missed bills; but you still don’t get paid—now what? One option is enforcing your agister’s lien.
09/30/2020
The B&C Story of Weathering a Global Pandemic: One Law Firm’s Resilience Through Service and Integrity
The B&C Story of Weathering a Global Pandemic: One Law Firm's Resiliance Through Service and Integrity
07/23/2020
What Employers Should Do to Prepare for the Impact of COVID-19 by Susie Ingold
What Employers Should Do to Prepare for the Impact of COVID-19 by Susie Ingold
04/24/2020
B&C’s Daryl Manhart represents High Mountain Health in victory in AZ Federal Court
B&C's Daryl Manhart represents High Mountain Health in victory in AZ Federal Court
03/02/2020
10 Tips for Maximizing Your First Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney by Tonya MacBeth
The idea of meeting with an attorney to discuss your marriage can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or a barrier to getting started. The good news is that your divorce attorney understands your situation, and is ready to help you navigate the storm. Being up front with your attorney will make your meeting efficient and productive. Don’t be overwhelmed. If you can’t gather documents before your meeting, spend some time thinking about these tips so you are ready. Don’t delay your first meeting because you are missing a document.
01/09/2020
It’s a New Year, a New Decade, Protect What’s Yours and Watch Out for What Isn’t by Sue Chetlin
"Protecting What's Yours...and What Isn't" by Sue Chetlin
12/02/2019
Why you may need an Equine Attorney by B&C attorney Sharon J. Oscar
More than Horses; Bits of Insight
09/26/2019
Adaptive Reuse in Commercial Real Estate by B&C partner Casey S. Blais
You’ve heard it said: “The only thing constant is change.” My parents would say that, and I have learned change can be a hard pill to swallow. Many years later, I have also learned this saying applies to real estate, and perhaps more now than ever.
04/08/2019
02/06/2019
Building Bridges and Protecting Contractors and their Lien Rights by Michael S. Dulberg
Protecting Contractors
01/28/2019
Getting Your IP House in Order: 10 Tips for Protecting Intellectual Property by Sue Chetlin
All businesses have intellectual property (IP), whether they know it or not. Be it a brand, an invention or website content, IP is an intangible asset that, when properly protected, can enhance the overall value of a business. Here are 10 basic tips to help you get your IP house in order after the New Year.
08/28/2018
07/31/2018
07/10/2018
06/25/2018
Landowner’s Liability for a Tenant’s Nuisance by Ralph Harris
Little known information for landowners
03/05/2018
Should this be the Year of Your Divorce? by Tonya K. MacBeth
tax changes can affect spousal support status
02/27/2018
10/27/2017
Three Ways to Prevent a Weinstein Scandal by Sarah O’Keefe
In one fell swoop, the company went from a thriving film studio to trying to figure out how to survive. It is a story that will keep entrepreneurs, business owners, and human resources employees up at night wondering if this could happen to their business. And with good reason. Employers can be held responsible if harassment occurs in the workplace, even if they are not made aware of it. Protecting your business from such a scandal can be done if you put in the effort to foster a solid culture.
06/01/2017
Preventing FMLA Interference Claims by Sarah O’Keefe
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 is a federal law that requires employers to provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Most notably, the FMLA covers parental leave and personal or family illness.
03/14/2017
What is an Attorney-Client Relationship? by Sarah O’Keefe
Understanding the attorney-client relationship is vital to protecting yourself, especially in the corporate context. Certain communications during an attorney-client relationship are privileged and protected from disclosure. Understanding how this relationship forms, the benefits, and implications of attorney-client relationship is essential when engaging an attorney.
02/01/2017
Joint Employment – Your Companies Might Not Be Separate in the Eyes of the Law by Sarah O’Keefe
Most businesses want to grow beyond their original founders. Sometimes this means that you expand your presence through acquisition or you start another company along side your current one. As you grow, you'll need to consider organizational structure and take a closer look at the risks of joint employment.
12/19/2016
Rethinking the Way We Look at the Revocable Living Trust by Douglas L. Wood
The Emergence of Beneficicary-Controlled Trusts
08/20/2015
Sweepstakes Offers: Legal Promotion or Illegal Gambling? by Jim Stipe
There are legal restrictions, requirements and repercussions when businesses mix advertising with gambling
08/19/2015
Are You Gambling With Your Business’ or Charity’s Future?
Gambling is generally illegal in Arizona. However, some businesses and charities conduct sweepstakes, raffles and poker tournaments unlawfully because they’re unaware that those events are a form of gambling. When conducted in accordance with Arizona law, sweepstakes, raffles and poker tournaments c
07/30/2015
The Perils of Misclassifying Workers by Jake Curtis
As seen in The Arizona Republic, Sunday, July 26, 2015
01/01/2015
A Primer For Accountants On The Basics Of Arizona Community Property Law
The underlying principles of community property and sole and separate property can be readily be stated as “black and white” rules. However, there are many nuances and exceptions which have been judicially developed which have had the effect of complicating any analysis which seeks to ascertain the dividing line between community property and sole and separate property.
01/01/2015
Upper Crust Client Financial Restructuring: The Need To Educate Clients And Lawyers About The Essential Role Of The CPA
There is a large and lucrative market for financial restructuring services required by many of Arizona’s upper crust high profile CPA clients who have been struck with some form of financial malady as a result of the changes in the state and national financial climate since 2007. In order to capture their fair share of this market, CPAs practicing in Arizona need to engage in an education effort directed both at their clients and to the state’s legal community.
12/01/2014
Wendi Sorensen on Alcohol and Holiday Parties-Phoenix Business Journal “Ask the Legal Professionals”
Does a signed waiver protect you as an employer?
10/06/2014
Wendi Sorensen on Mitigating Your Exposure-Phoenix Business Journal-“Ask the Legal Professionals”
Thinking ahead to protect your business can reduce stress and save dollars
09/22/2014
Susie Ingold on “Covenants Not to Compete”-Phoenix Business Journal “Ask the Legal Professionals”
Hiring practice can avoid future problems
08/08/2014
07/25/2014
B&C’s Wendi Sorensen on Worker’s Comp Insurance-Phoenix Business Journal-Ask the Legal Professionals
Exceptions to the rule valuable knowledge for business owners
07/09/2014
07/01/2014
Susie Ingold on 3rd Party Vendor Liability-Phoenix Business Journal “Ask the Legal Professionals”
Vendor Contract Should Clearly Address Liability
05/30/2014
B&C’s Wendi Sorensen on General Liability-Ask the Legal Professionals
How long do you need to retain documents?
05/02/2014
Arizona’s Homestead Exemption: Is it Creating a Safe Haven ...
from the MCBA's Maricopa Lawyer May 2014
05/01/2014
B&C’s Susie Ingold on General Liability-Ask the Legal Professionals
Phoenix Business Journal April 25.2014
04/02/2014
03/13/2014
Litigation in Indian Country by Todd Julian of Burch & Cracchiolo
“Indian country” is a legal term of art that generally refers to tribal reservations and federal trust lands which are situated within the territorial boundaries of one or more states. Cases occurring in Indian country or which involve Native American tribes present a host of unique issues in both civil and criminal law. Considering that it is not a matter of “if” but rather “when” you will have to face these issues, it is important to understand the basics of litigation in “Indian country.”
02/28/2014
01/31/2014
12/10/2013
Preventing Employer Liability
Navigating the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Strategic Enforcement Compliance Policies
09/25/2012
The Brain Eating Amoeba and the Outer Limits of Tort Liability
The Brain Eating Amoeba and the Outer Limits of Tort Liability
09/25/2012
Avoid the Pitfalls of Doing Business with Tribal Government and Entities
Opportunities for private entities to do business with Indian nations and on reservation lands