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Access to Justice: Are your constitutional criminal rights protected during a pandemic?

Coronavirus, Families First Coronavirus Response Act

May 28, 2020 at 1:02 pm.

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Throughout the entire coronavirus stay-at-home order, courthouses in Arizona and locally in Coconino County have remained open. Government in general is classified as essential but the courthouses go a step further because they are our access to justice in the United States. The Coconino County courthouses take their instructions from a statewide judicial administrative order but the chief administrative judge for each county also has authority to further mandate how courthouses in their jurisdiction will function during coronavirus. The judges in Coconino County have individual discretion to decide what proceedings are going forward, which ones are postponed, and whether parties and their attorneys may appear in person or virtually. The current order will expire on May 31st, 2020 but it is anticipated that many restrictions will be extended into the summer.

Price Gouging During a Pandemic: What’s in the law?

Posted by Aaron Pavich

April 22, 2020 at 10:31 am.

Both online and in stores, shoppers are finding that many needed items are in short supply. Initial surges in panic buying due to the COVID-19 pandemic left shelves bare in supermarkets and other shops across the country. Some shoppers have since been unable to stock up on basic necessities such as toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and many healthcare products. To make matters worse, some see the crisis as an opportunity to take advantage of and profit from shoppers’ fear and uncertainty.

What Does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Mean for You

Posted by Aaron Pavich

Coronavirus, Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 16, 2020 at 10:58 am.

Signed on March 18, 2020, and in effect as of April 2, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) extends tax relief to employers and paid sick leave during COVID-19 to certain employees of small businesses. The bill also provides funding to state and government agencies to expand unemployment and nutritional assistance benefits and establish free coronavirus testing.

How to Avoid Winter Hazards

Posted by Beth Reed

car accident, compensation, fault, icy roads, injury, personal injury, slip and fall, winter

December 10, 2019 at 4:18 pm.

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There’s nothing like waking up to a winter wonderland. A fresh coat of shimmering snow covering everything in sight is our favorite part about this time of year. But with this beauty comes some hazards we can often forget as soon as spring hits. We decided it was time for a refresher or an introduction…

Tips to Stay Safe This Independence Day

Posted by Beth Reed

alcohol, bars, college, drinking, drinking laws, events, flagstaff, fourth of july, health, holiday, independence day, july fourth, lawyers, safety

June 20, 2019 at 2:40 pm.

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Tips to Stay Safe This Independence Day The Fourth of July/Independence Day is right around the corner and whether you’re going to the parade in Downtown Flagstaff, lounging by your favorite pool, having a big BBQ or heading out of town, staying safe will lead to a much more enjoyable holiday. Make sure to watch…

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Posted by Beth Reed

accident, bicycle accident, blame, car accident, case, claim, compensation, damages, fault, injury, lawsuit, liability, pain, personal injury, slip and fall, suffering

March 14, 2019 at 2:28 pm.

Image shows a brown teddy bear wearing several band-aids and bandages on his leg, chest, and wrapped around his head.

What is a “Personal Injury” Case? Even if you’ve never done so yourself, you’ve probably heard of people that have sued an individual, business, or other organization after experiencing an accident of some kind or sustaining an injury, but maybe you’ve never thought of doing so yourself. For some people, their natural response to an…

Arizona Cannabis Laws: What’s Legal?

Posted by Beth Reed

arizona laws, cannabis, cannabis laws, cbd, criminal law, drugs, health, hemp, marijuana, marijuana laws, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana

March 7, 2019 at 10:27 am.

Four containers of hemp/CBD skincare products lay on a pile of fallen red leaves.

Arizona Cannabis Laws: What’s Legal? With more and more states legalizing cannabis products, from medical to recreational marijuana and associated products such as those made with hemp or hemp-produced CBD — totaling 10 states and the District of Columbia since 2012 — it has become increasingly attractive to use and consume such substances. However, the…

5 Ways to Forgive Yourself

Posted by Beth Reed

counseling, emotions, forgiveness, fresh starts, guilt, letting go, life skills, mental health, mistakes, moving on, new beginnings, pain, regret, resources, self care, shame, suffering, therapy, trauma

January 24, 2019 at 11:35 am.

The dark silhouette of a man stands at the edge of a large glassy lake as the sun begins to rise in the distance and illuminate a cloudy sky.

5 Ways to Forgive Yourself So you’re in a bind and can’t stop beating yourself up about it, huh? Well, we always start by assuming our clients’ innocence in whatever legal situation they’ve become entangled in, and regardless of what has occurred, we fight for their right to be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness,…

How to Stay Safe on the Road as a Bicyclist

Posted by Beth Reed

bicycle, bicycle laws, bicycle safety, bicyclist, bike, bike accidents, biker, biking, flagstaff, pedalcycle, road safety, rules of the road, staying safe

January 3, 2019 at 10:20 am.

A man wearing a helmet and a green backpack rides his bike through a brightly lit city at night, the lights blurring and blending behind him as he rides along the street.

How to Stay Safe on the Road as a Bicyclist Our little mountain town of Flagstaff has been hailed as a “biker’s paradise” and “biker’s mecca” for both mountain bikers and commuters, with approximately 9 percent of all trips being made by bicycle, almost 9 times the national average. However, even in a community where…

How to Drink Smart on Tequila Sunrise

Posted by Beth Reed

alcohol, bars, college, drinking, drinking laws, events, flagstaff, health, homecoming, NAU, safety, tequila sunrise, university

October 18, 2018 at 4:57 pm.

Image shoes a photograph of a rising sun coming up over the horizon through a layer of clouds, slowly illuminating a mountain range of snowy peaks below.

How to Drink Smart on Tequila Sunrise It’s that time again. No, not approach of Halloween, or fall, or the changing of the leaves. In just one week, it’ll be time for Northern Arizona University’s annual Homecoming festivities, which will include, inevitably, Tequila Sunrise. If you’re not familiar with this time-honored Flagstaff tradition, the unofficial…