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June 17, 2015 – Ernest Calderón, a partner with the law firm of Ridenour Hienton, has been tapped to chair the newly created Title 15 independent working group as announced by Superintendent of Public Instruction, Diane Douglas. The purpose of the Working Group is to propose legislative changes to reduce unnecessary burdens and outdated statutory provisions affecting Arizona’s public schools. …

In the new 2015 Ranking Arizona publication “The Best of Arizona Business”, Ridenour Hienton has been ranked in two categories:  Law Firms Business/Corporate Law – Ranked #8 out of all Phoenix law firms;  Law Firms Family Law – Ranked #10 out of all Phoenix law firms.. Congratulation to the Attorneys in those practice areas!

We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following attorneys who have recently been appointed to Arizona State Boards/Commissions: Damien Meyer, Clean Elections Commission; Ernie Calderon, Board of Behavioral Health Examiners; Meaghan Kramer, Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Credentialing Committee; Jerry Worsham, Mining Advisory Council; April Hamilton, Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Congratulations to the Attorneys that were included in the 2015 Best Lawyers in America Edition: Robert Erven Brown and Robert J. Hackett

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued a new revised Form I-9 for immediate use by employers. A copy of the revised Form I-9 can be downloaded from the USCIS website. USCIS has also updated its Handbook for Employers, Guidance for Completing Form I-9 to include information about completing the revised Form I-9. A copy can also be downloaded from …

Attorney Ernest Calderón was featured in the Diversity in Law Issue of the most recent Phoenix addition of Attorney At Law Magazine. The Diversity in Law Issue showcases multi-cultural attorneys who excel in their practice area. Ernest Calderón, a six generation native of the New Mexico Territory, represents individuals, businesses, cities, counties and school districts. As a decorated 30 year veteran …

Injuries on Church Mission Trips – Lessons from $5.9 million jury verdict against Central Christian Church of the East Valley The Arizona Court of Appeals recently upheld $5.9 million judgment against Central Christian Church, located in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona, and Amor Ministries, of California.  The verdict arose out of an accident on a mission trip to build a church …

ASSERTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND WORK PRODUCT DOCTRINE Click Here to Download the Case Summary (pdf) The purpose of this case summary and presentation is to explore the scope of the attorney-client and work-product privileges in Arizona, to study the procedures by which they are asserted in Arizona practice, and to identify certain differences and similarities between …

defined by FAR § 121.103. The best place to begin in determining whether another company may be an “affiliate” for SBA purposes is to look at your corporate structure and the individuals or entities that hold an ownership interest in the company. For example, if an individual or entity owns a controlling interest in your company (Company A) and also …

A short stroll through the Ridenour Hienton law firm will have you second guessing whether you stepped into an Arizona Museum or one of the most respected law firms in Arizona. The art is stunning and the historical value is unprecedented for a private collection. Partner Bill Ridenour, the man responsible for the collection, discusses how his roots in Arizona …