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Lamar Hawkins Provides In Business Readers With Ideas for Avoiding Bankruptcy in 2022
With economists suggesting a slowdown or recession is on the horizon in 2022, In Business magazine turned to Lamar Hawkins for recommendations on how businesses can prevent a plunge into bankruptcy.
In addition to highlighting the importance of fully understanding contracts, cultivating relationships with customers, vendors and […]
Gary Smith Appointed to Psychedelic Bar Association’s Legalization and Regulation Committee
To help the Psychedelics Bar Association (PBA) change the perception of psychedelics, Gary Smith is serving on the organization’s Legalization and Regulation Committee.
As a committee steward, Gary will work with other accomplished attorneys from around the country to solve novel legal and policy issues impacting the emerging psychedelics sector. […]
Arizona Republic Cites Gary Smith on Lawsuit Filed Against Arizona’s Social Equity Cannabis License Program
After two organizations filed a lawsuit against Arizona’s social equity cannabis license program, the Arizona Republic quoted Gary Smith about the impact of the lawsuit that alleges big dispensaries are edging out intended recipients of the 26 available licenses.
Referencing an email Gary sent to members of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association […]
Guidant Hires Allie Glover to Meet Clients’ Increased Contract Needs
With more clients turning to Guidant to review and prepare contracts, leases and operating agreements, the firm hired Law Clerk Alexandra (Allie) Glover to craft legal documents and help commercial litigation, transactional law and entertainment law clients meet important court deadlines.
At Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Allie also […]
OSHA Vaccine Mandate: We Take a Shot at Explaining
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has officially released its Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) regarding COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates for the workplace. If your business employs at least 100 of the nearly 84 million private-sector employees who will be affected by the ETS, you might have […]
Gary Smith Helps LevRose Commercial Real Estate Agents Understand Mechanic’s Liens
Unpaid mechanic’s liens can be a black mark on a property, so Gary Smith and LevRose Commercial Real Estate worked together in a recent webinar to ensure real estate professionals understand what mechanic’s liens are and how to prevent them.
A mechanic’s lien can be attached to a property if someone who fixed […]
Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report Recognize Guidant in 2022 Edition of Best Law Firms
Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report recognized our firm in their 2022 edition of Best Law Firms. We ranked locally in Metropolitan Tier 3 – Phoenix for Real Estate Law for the first time.
Firms recognized as Best Law Firms are known for professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and […]
Take a Trip with Psychedelica Lex: Summer Highlights from Gary Smith’s Podcast
In his podcast navigating the ever-growing world of psychedelics, Gary Smith explores the latest legal developments and oldest misconceptions from an educational lens with stellar guests who are leaders in the psychedelics industry.
Here’s a sampling of some of the summer’s best episodes:
Lamar Hawkins Reappointed to Chair State Bar Bankruptcy Advisory Commission
Citing his excellent leadership during his multiple terms, the State Bar of Arizona reappointed Lamar Hawkins to serve his eighth term as Chair of the Board of Legal Specialization Bankruptcy Advisory Commission.
As Chair, Lamar evaluates applications for initial certification or recertification, summons and presides over reconsideration hearings, and provides recommendations for initial […]
Gary Smith to Educate Meet Delic Attendees About Big Money’s Influence on Psychedelics
When psychedelics industry thought leaders gather at Meet Delic in Las Vegas on Nov. 6-7 to discuss new ideas and developments, they’ll have the opportunity to learn from Gary Smith.
Gary is one of four participants who will address “How Big Money is (already) Playing Psychedelics.” His knowledge of psychedelics law will help […]