Naomi Jorgensen, Author at Coppersmith Brockelman PLC

Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

Sep 29 2021

On Heels of Industry Recognition, Coppersmith Brockelman’s Employment Law Group Ranked by Phoenix Business Journal

Recognized nationally and regionally for employment law excellence, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment group recently ranked No. 18 on Phoenix Business Journal’s list of Largest Employment Law Practices. Although Phoenix Business Journal ranks solely by number of lawyers in the practice, industry rankings applying qualitative measurements provide the full picture of how respected Coppersmith Brockelman employment attorneys are within the industry. Not only is Kent Brockelman repeatedly recognized by Chambers USA for expertise in Labor & Employment, but he and Jill Chasson have also received recognition from Best Lawyers® and Southwest Super Lawyers for many years. Additionally, Best Law Firms consistently ranks the practice in the top Phoenix tier for Employment Law – Management and Labor & Employment Litigation. The group stands out because its unique approach focuses on avoiding...

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Sep 17 2021

Sam Coppersmith’s Upcoming Webinar Guides National Business Institute Members Through Nonprofit Formation

Naomi Jorgensen

Difficult forms and procedures can make attaining nonprofit status intimidating, so the National Business Institute (NBI) asked Sam Coppersmith to help interested attorneys, paralegals, and accountants find their way. In the one-day webinar on Oct. 27, “501(c)(3) Organization and Formation From Start to Finish,” Sam is one of three lawyers who will explain: Form changes and new rules Nonprofit governance pitfalls and best practices Formation documents and application steps Eligibility requirements and classifications Establishing tax-exempt status with the IRS Sam has more than three decades of experience assisting local and national businesses, nonprofit entities, and individuals. A regular speaker for NBI, he covers a range of nonprofit-related topics including private foundations, tax-exempt organizations, and serving on a nonprofit board. Learn more about Sam’s webinar here (use Code FSPN50...

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Sep 16 2021

Landmark Political Law Achievements Catapult Roopali Desai to In Business 2021 Women of Achievement

Naomi Jorgensen

Prevailing in 11 lawsuits related to Arizona’s 2020 General Election and working with business executives, criminal justice advocates, first responders, and others led to Roopali Desai’s selection as an In Business 2021 Woman of Achievement. One of 14 women who will be honored at the publication’s Oct. 8 event, Roopali is also one of three who will share her story in an eight-minute TED Talk-style speech. Chosen because her story is especially inspiring, she will highlight some key defining moments from her career. The last year alone provides tremendous material. Arizona Capitol Times selected Roopali as Best Capitol/Political Lawyer in its 2021 Best of the Capitol Awards, and Business Insider named her one of 11 power players shaping Arizona’s recreational cannabis market. Additionally, she represented the Arizona...

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Karen Owens Reappointed to Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys Board of Directors

Sep 14 2021

Karen Owens Provides AzSHA with Affordable Care Act Anti-Sex Discrimination Overview

Naomi Jorgensen

Karen Owens spoke at an Arizona Society for Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA) meeting about the sex discrimination prohibitions in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Co-presenting with Trent Stechschulte, general counsel and compliance officer of Equitas Health in Ohio, Karen addressed the history and current status of Section 1557, along with major court decisions and practical realities for providers. Karen, who serves on the AzSHA Board of Directors, represents health care systems, hospitals, clinics, and other providers in a variety of matters including quality management, medical staff credentialing and peer review, medical staff structures, bylaws and confidentiality, as well as National Practitioner Data Bank, state professional board, and other government reporting. Review the full program summary here....

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Sep 09 2021

Kent Brockelman and Jill Chasson Address Possible Federal Action on Noncompetes in Phoenix Business Journal

Naomi Jorgensen

In response to President Joe Biden’s executive order pushing to regulate noncompete agreements, Phoenix Business Journal published a guest column by Kent Brockelman and Jill Chasson outlining steps businesses should take to protect themselves. Although the order does not change existing law, it signals potential federal regulation reigning in the use of restrictive covenant agreements that limit worker mobility. Such regulation would be consistent with national trends. Kent and Jill recommend businesses review agreements currently in use, amend those that might be deemed “unfair” from the executive order’s perspective, and, except in narrow circumstances, avoid the use of no-poach agreements pursuant to which businesses agree not to hire one another’s employees. Kent has years of experience in a wide variety of employment matters and serves as principal...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Promotes Telemedicine Specialist Marki Stewart to Partner

Sep 08 2021

Marki Stewart Interprets New Arizona ‘Telehealth’ Law for In Business

Naomi Jorgensen

With Arizona certifying a new law expanding telehealth, In Business turned to Marki Stewart to explain four ways providers and businesses could benefit. After clarifying changes made to terminology and definitions as well as describing new registration requirements, Marki addressed how the law allows new types of health professionals to practice telehealth. Chiropractors, physical therapists, midwives, audiologists, and others who familiarize themselves with the bill will be better positioned to take advantage of the growing telehealth sector. Recognized by Best Lawyers® for health care law, Marki assists hospitals, physician groups, telemedicine providers, laboratories, and other healthcare organizations in a variety of business and regulatory issues. She has a special focus and interest in telemedicine, licensing, reimbursement, credentialing, and security issues. Read the In Business article here....

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On Heels of Industry Recognition, Coppersmith Brockelman’s Employment Law Group Ranked by Phoenix Business Journal

Sam Coppersmith’s Upcoming Webinar Guides National Business Institute Members Through Nonprofit Formation

Landmark Political Law Achievements Catapult Roopali Desai to In Business 2021 Women of Achievement

Karen Owens Provides AzSHA with Affordable Care Act Anti-Sex Discrimination Overview

Kent Brockelman and Jill Chasson Address Possible Federal Action on Noncompetes in Phoenix Business Journal

Marki Stewart Interprets New Arizona ‘Telehealth’ Law for In Business

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