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Gary Smith Outlines How Cannabis and Hemp Cultivators Can Decrease Pollen Damage
Because cross-pollination can dilute cannabis potency, some municipalities have enacted isolation ordinances, while some states maintain crop registries. However, cannabis and hemp cultivators and investors must be proactive to avoid losing tens of millions of dollars from ruined crops. In an article for Green Entrepreneur, Gary Smith shines a light on how […]
Lamar Hawkins Explains Benefits and Requirements of Subchapter V 11 Bankruptcy
COVID-19 and state-mandated shutdowns dealt a devastating blow to many Arizona businesses. With a Classic Chapter 11 bankruptcy often costing $40,000 to $75,000 and more, companies on the brink question whether they can even afford to file bankruptcy.
The good news is businesses and individuals now have a better option, thanks to a new […]
Gary Smith Educates AZ Business Readers About Mediation and Arbitration
Seeking to reduce jury trials during the pandemic, Maricopa County Superior Court is steering litigants toward mediation and arbitration. AZ Business recently turned to Gary Smith to explain the differences between the two alternatives.
Mediation, which is ideal for cases likely to settle, allows the parties to write their […]
Lamar Hawkins Celebrates 30 Years Helping Clients Navigate Financial Challenges
Since passing the Arizona Bar exam 30 years ago, Lamar Hawkins built a successful practice helping numerous businesses and individuals resolve complex financial issues.
One of Arizona’s leading bankruptcy attorneys, Lamar recently confirmed the state’s first Subchapter V 11 bankruptcy. Additionally, he regularly shares his knowledge and insight at Arizona State Bar events […]
Stockton Banfield Addresses Why LLC Operating Agreements are Important and What They Should Include
Many Arizona LLCs have operating agreements that are incomplete, insufficient or altogether absent. To help them protect their interests, Stockton Banfield outlined what operating agreements should include in an article for In Business.
Stockton highlighted key issues affecting operations that partners should discuss and address. Formalizing aspects such as […]
Four Guidant Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Three Guidant attorneys are recognized for exceptional work in three practice areas in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers®. Additionally, one attorney received “Ones to Watch” designation, given to attorneys who display professional excellence early in their careers.
The Best Lawyers in America© is the longest-running peer-review publication in the legal profession. Each year, […]
Sam Saks Serves on Judicial Performance Review Conference Team
The Secretary of State Voter Information Pamphlet Maricopa County voters receive in the mail before a general election contains findings and data from the Commission on Judicial Performance Review to help them decide whether they will vote to retain each judge on the ballot. This year, Sam Saks is one of 22 […]
Gary Smith Educates 12 News Viewers on Smart and Safe Act, Potential Benefits of Adult-Use Legalization
Regularly called on to share his cannabis industry expertise, Gary Smith helped 12 News explain the benefits of the Smart and Safe Act. The Act, which qualified for the 2020 ballot, would legalize adult-use marijuana in Arizona.
Gary highlighted how cannabis sales across the nation have spiked during the […]
Lamar Hawkins Offers Guidance Regarding Eviction Moratorium in Cronkite News, Other Arizona Publications
Considering COVID-19’s economic impacts, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey extended the state’s moratorium on residential evictions to Oct. 31. However, as leading bankruptcy attorney Lamar Hawkins explains in a Cronkite News article, renters will need to keep open communication with landlords and stay informed on the latest updates and […]
Gary Smith Shares Expert Insight on Arizona’s Smart and Safe Act at MITA Town Hall
As one of Arizona’s leading cannabis attorneys, Gary Smith was a top choice to participate in a Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA) virtual town hall discussing the lawsuit against Arizona’s Smart and Safe Arizona Act. The initiative, which qualified for the 2020 ballot in July, would legalize adult-use marijuana in the […]