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Sam Saks’ Phoenix Business Journal Column Helps Business Owners Plan Property Division
Because business breakups are complex — especially when property is involved — Sam Saks wrote a guest column for Phoenix Business Journal outlining options for dividing property as well as how to structure a partnership agreement to avoid costly litigation.
Sam recommended developing a buy-sell agreement that clearly defines how […]
Gary Smith Curates Lineup of Industry Thought Leaders for Psychedelica Lex Podcast
Exploring the latest legal developments for his Psychedelica Lex podcast, Gary Smith frequently attracts some of the most renowned experts to contribute to the conversation.
Over the last few months, Gary hosted a diverse group of compelling thought leaders providing insights on issues across the psychedelic spectrum, including:
Best Lawyers® Honors Four Guidant Attorneys in Six Practice Areas
The 2023 edition of Best Lawyers® recognized four of the firm’s attorneys for exceptional work in six practice areas, including Gary Smith honored for the first time.
The Best Lawyers in America© is the longest-running peer-review publication in the legal profession. Each year, Best Lawyers conducts comprehensive surveys of tens of thousands of lawyers […]
State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors Mainstay Sam Saks Elected Secretary-Treasurer
After 13 years of service on the State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors that culminated in his receiving the 2022 President’s Award, Sam Saks was elected Secretary-Treasurer. In his new role, Sam is responsible for the safekeeping and management of all organization funds and financial records as well as providing […]
Reputation for Outstanding Legal Service Nets Guidant Place on In Business 2022 Top 50 Small Business Services Guide
When In Business Phoenix published its 2022 Top 50 Small Business Services Guide, Guidant was one of four law firms featured.
Known for its expertise in Corporate Law, Commercial, Bankruptcy, and Intellectual Property, Guidant is respected across Arizona for integrity and exceptional talent as well as providing strategic insight […]
Gary Smith Delivers Award-Winning Cannabis Social Equity Presentation at State Bar of Arizona Convention
Honoring the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association’s (ACBA) presentation on the current state of cannabis social equity with one of eight Presidential Awards for superior quality, the State Bar of Arizona gathered to hear ACBA President Gary Smith deliver it at its annual convention.
Representing the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association — which he […]
Gary Smith Directs In Business Readers on Workplace Drug Testing Policies
For a cover story helping businesses stay on top of recent social and regulatory changes, In Business Phoenix turned to Gary Smith for guidance on why employers should address cannabis when revising their existing workplace drug testing policies.
Gary explained that although Arizona law distinguishes recreational from medical marijuana, there is no […]
Scott Jensen Updates Arizona Attorney on eFiling for Probate Cases
With eFiling of certain documents in probate cases now allowed for most counties, Scott Jensen wrote an article for Arizona Attorney explaining why eFiling benefits attorneys, clients and courts as well as when and how it will likely be expanded.
eFiling is a great step forward. Scott noted benefits such as increased […]
Sam Saks Honored with State Bar of Arizona President’s Award
In his 13 years of service to the State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors, Sam Saks has proven invaluable — so much so that the organization selected him as the recipient of the 2022 President’s Award.
Bestowed annually upon one outstanding attorney for contributing enormous effort toward furthering the president’s goals […]
Lamar Hawkins Cautions Phoenix Business Journal Readers to Fully Disclose Assets During Bankruptcy
Former tennis star Boris Becker’s 2.5-year jail sentence for failing to disclose all assets when he filed for bankruptcy illustrates the consequences business owners and individuals face when not being forthright. Writing for Phoenix Business Journal, Lamar Hawkins addressed the penalties filers can face whether the failure to disclose is inadvertent […]