Governor Jan Brewer today established via Executive Order the Governor’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Among their charges, members will be tasked with identifying opportunities to strengthen Arizona’s current human trafficking statutes, with the ultimate goal of reducing human trafficking and assisting victims of this heinous crime. Continue reading
RHL sent one of its partners, Patricia A. Premeau, to Panama City, Panama for the Americas’ meeting of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW). LAW is a global association of nearly 100 independent law firms located in more than 180 major commercial centers throughout the world. RHL’s membership in LAW allows us to service the legal needs of our clients that are expanding their operations and relationships into new domestic and foreign markets because of the increasing globalization of the business world. If your legal needs expand beyond Arizona or even the United States, let us introduce you to other LAW members who have substantial experience representing middle market companies and individuals with cross-border legal needs.
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 the USCIS website. Continue reading
Attorneys Vishnu R. Jonnalagadda and Ernest Calderón were 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.
Injuries on Church Mission Trips – Lessons from $5.9 million jury verdict against Central Christian Church of the East Valley
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 them. This presentation does not address experts or the privileges protecting their work.
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