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Gary Smith’s Expansive Legal Manual Psychedelica Lex Now Available
Psychedelics are approaching a cultural tipping point, with many people re-evaluating their medical, psychological and spiritual uses. Attuned to this shifting public perception and dialogue related to psychedelics, attorney Gary Smith authored the newly released Psychedelica Lex. With its publication, Gary is emerging as a preeminent legal authority […]
Gary Smith Explains Benefits of Mediation and Arbitration in Phoenix Business Journal
Although Americans have a Constitutional right to a jury trial, COVID-19 has many businesses reconsidering whether they want to spend time in a cramped courtroom. Writing for the Phoenix Business Journal, Gary Smith explained why businesses benefit from Maricopa County Superior Court’s recent measures to deflect cases to […]
Lamar Hawkins and Phil Glasscock Steer In Business Readers Through Coming Bankruptcy Tsunami
The spate of high-profile national companies recently filing for bankruptcy is a harbinger of the tsunami coming toward Arizona businesses. However, planning, expeditious action and communication can help companies avoid bankruptcy – as Lamar Hawkins and Phil Glasscock shared in an […]
Gary Smith Highlights Opportunities for Cannabusinesses to Recoup COVID-19-Related Business Losses in Green Entrepreneur
Cannabis businesses impacted by COVID-19 may be able to recover some of their losses – if they had business interruption and contingent business interruption insurance. In a recent article written for Green Entrepreneur, Gary Smith explains these policies and the possible protection from financial loss […]
Sam Saks Guides Arizona Republic Through Recovering Deposits from COVID-19 Cancellations
Because coronavirus cancellation disputes will likely clog courts for years, Sam Saks sat down with the Arizona Republic and AZCentral.com to explain options available for recovering deposits while avoiding litigation.
Stressing the importance of understanding the terms of an agreement, […]
Guidant Law Firm Hires Stockton Banfield to Help Small Businesses Navigate Challenging Economic Conditions
To help small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) affected by state-mandated shutdowns, Guidant Law Firm has hired attorney Stockton Banfield to address their unique challenges.
In addition to assisting Guidant’s SMB clients with COVID-19 related business issues, including Small Business Administration loans and loan workouts on business loans and mortgages, Banfield […]
Gary Smith Enlightens Cannabis Business Executive Readers on Business Interruption Insurance
Companies who invested in business interruption insurance could have greater protection than others during the pandemic, but policies can be difficult to understand. Gary Smith recently shared advice on what insurance policies should include an article in Cannabis Business Executive.
Although the article was written with […]
Gary Smith Advises Cannabusinesses on Lease Considerations in Green Entrepreneur
Property rental is often a business’s largest expense, and for cannabusinesses, the consequences of a bad lease are even more severe. Guidant’s Gary Smith pointed out lease pitfalls to avoid in a recent article for Green Entrepreneur.
In this article, Gary explains how a bad lease […]
Lamar Hawkins Counsels KTAR Listeners on Bankruptcy Avoidance
Speaking with top Phoenix news radio station KTAR, Lamar advised listeners on how to maintain cash reserves and negotiate with creditors and landlords. As the chair the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization’s Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission, he is one of Arizona’s foremost experts on bankruptcy law.
Lamar’s bankruptcy practice focuses on all phases of […]
Super Lawyers Honors Three Guidant Attorneys
Super Lawyers honors accomplished attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations […]