The increase is based on a 1.7% increase in the Consumer Price Index from August 2013 to August 2014, which results in an increase of $0.13 per hour. Arizona minimum wage increases are rounded to the nearest five cents, resulting in an increase of $0.15 per hour for 2015.
Compliance with the Purchaser Dwelling Act (PDA) is the starting point for any home purchaser wishing file suit against her home seller for construction defects. Residential construction defect lawsuits or “dwelling actions” differ from most civil suits in that the...
The National Advocate is a professional organization comprised of America’s top attorneys who represent individuals and families in the American legal system.
I. BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS LAW. A law expanding the “Bill of Rights” for Arizona businesses has just taken effect as a result of the Arizona Legislature’s actions during the 2014 term. Key provisions of the law were drafted by Julie Pace and David Selden of The Cavanagh Law Firm, and NFIB took the lead to stand up for companies’…
A Revocable Living Trust allows you to create the legal framework for your assets to be handled if you become incapacitated or upon your death. Here are 5 of the top reasons to have a trust: Without a trust, a court conservatorship will be required if you want to leave more than $10,000 to minor children or grand-children. Conservatorships involve…
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce awarded its Volunteer of the Year Award to Shareholder David Selden.
To be selected for this honor, peers are asked to nominate the best among attorneys who are 40 or younger or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Nominations are focused on those lawyers who have personally been observed in action, whether as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other firsthand courtroom observation.
The minimum wage for employees on federal contracts will increase to $10.10 effective January 1, 2015. President Obama signed an Executive Order increasing the minimum wage paid to only those workers who are performing work on a federal contract or subcontract to $10.10/hour ($4.90/hour for tipped employees). Regulations will be issued in 2014. It is possible that there may be…
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James G. Busby, Jr. practices in the area of state and local tax issues. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Busby worked for the Arizona Department of Revenue where he served as the Chief Auditor and Principal Tax Analyst. Mr. Busby is a certified public accountant.