In Hamblen v. Hatch, 242 Ariz. 483 (2017), the Arizona Supreme Court gave further force to arbitration clauses by affirming the applicability of the “Separability Doctrine” even where a contract containing the arbitration provision has been rescinded. This case underscores the importance of consulting counsel regarding the scope and applicability of an arbitration clause to …
Marcos A. Tapia was recently elected to serve as the 2019 Vice-President for Los Abogados, Arizona’s Hispanic Bar Association. A formal announcement of the new executive board will be made at this year’s Los Abogados 42nd Anniversary Gala being held at the Wild Horse Pass Casino and Resort. All proceeds of the annual gala go to …
Leonard McDonald was recently elected to serve as Secretary for the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. Leonard previously served two terms as Chairman of the Board of Directors and one term as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
GAYA SHANMUGANATHA, an associate at Tiffany & Bosco, has been elected to serve as a Maricopa County district representative for the Young Lawyer Division of the State Bar of Arizona. The Young Lawyer Division endeavors to assist new lawyers in the practice of law, to provide opportunities for serving the general public, and to improve …
A frequently asked question by large creditors and business debtors is whether there are alternatives to a formal bankruptcy reorganization under Chapter 11. The concerns about bankruptcy often are the cost in attorneys’ fees and the time of the responsible officers of all parties in the case as well as the risks to the participants …