The current administration has stopped the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from protecting consumers and other small businesses against abusive financial practices. The consequences of dismantling the CFPB could be far-reaching, and we rely on their protections to navigate an often precarious financial system. Why the CFPB Matters Since its creation over 15 years ago, the CFPB has played a vital Read More
Understanding Judicial Elections in Arizona
The topic of judicial elections and their impact on the legal system has gained significant attention recently. The conversation revolves around the role of judges, their re-election process, and the influence of these dynamics on legal outcomes. Judicial Retention and Voter Influence A reminder of the power that Arizona voters hold in retaining judges should be part of this discussion. In Arizona, judges Read More
Year-End Checklists for Small Businesses
As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time for small businesses to reflect on their achievements and learnings and to plan for the road ahead. While many entrepreneurs are busy setting personal resolutions, it's equally crucial to focus on legal considerations that can shape the success of your business in the coming year. This blog post will explore a year-end legal checklist tailored to small businesses, Read More
A Few Animal Laws We Should Know
We all have questions that come up for our pets or someone else. I have collected some resources to help address the more common ones. Leash Laws State and local governments have leash laws. Michigan State has an animal legal and historical center webpage that refers to each state and laws governing leash laws: https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws. In Arizona, there are state Read More
Student Loan Debt Relief: A Few Things You Should Know
Photo by Jaeyoung Geoffrey Kang on Unsplash "Debt is the slavery of the free." -Publilius Syru Many of us have student loans. Many Americans with education debt apply for discharge relief and a new income-driven payment plan. The US Department of Education proposes a new income-driven repayment plan that caps monthly payments for undergraduate loans at 5% of a borrower's discretionary income—that is half the Read More
A Few Pointers about Odometer Fraud.
Things gained through unjust fraud are never secure. - Sophocles Vehicle Title History. When considering purchasing a vehicle obtain an inexpensive summary of the vehicle’s title history from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, Carfax, and/or AutoCheck; it may show odometer discrepancies. However, don’t rely solely on title history summaries, for they do not always identify a vehicle’s problems. Read More
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