Apr 25 2019

Chambers USA Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2019 Legal Rankings

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We're proud to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, an annual guide to the nation’s leading attorneys and law firms. The firm earned national rankings in the Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial and Health Care practice areas. Individual attorneys were named Leaders in their Field in three areas: Keith Beauchamp: Litigation: General CommercialJohn DeWulf: Litigation: General CommercialKent Brockelman: Labor & EmploymentKimberly Fatica: Labor & Employment Karen Owens: Health CareKristen Rosati: Health Care “We are extremely grateful to our clients and peers for recognizing our hard work and expertise,” said Kent Brockelman, managing partner at Coppersmith Brockelman. “We are proud that both individual attorneys and the firm as a whole are included in this prestigious guide for another year.” Since 1990, the Chambers Guides have...

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Apr 15 2019

Super Lawyers Honors 13 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys

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We're proud to announce that 13 of our 19 attorneys have been recognized in Super Lawyers’ 2019 edition. 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 and peer evaluations. Attorneys from Coppersmith Brockelman who received the 2019 honor are: Keith Beauchamp – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007)Scott Bennett – Health Care (recognized since 2018); Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business Litigation (2012-2013)Kent Brockelman – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2007)Jill Chasson – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2016) John DeWulf – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (recognized since 2011)Kimberly Fatica – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since...

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Apr 05 2019

Melissa Soliz Discusses Data Governance, Privacy Considerations for Healthcare Organizations Incorporating Blockchain in Presentation for Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys

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Many healthcare organizations struggle to effectively and efficiently manage, share, and access medical records – and blockchain may be a solution. In a presentation to the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys, Melissa Soliz shared privacy considerations for using blockchain in a healthcare environment. Melissa discussed how HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and other state confidentiality laws affect blockchain management of patient information. She also touched on data governance concerns. Melissa focuses her practice on HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 compliance (the federal Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Record regulations), data breaches and OCR investigations, electronic health records and health information exchanges, compliance with opioid treatment laws and regulations, data sharing for research and clinical integration, and clinical research compliance and contracting. ...

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Apr 02 2019

Shelley Tolman, Marvin Ruth Break Down Legal Considerations for Multilevel Marketing Companies in Article for In Business

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As multilevel marketing companies continue to expand nationwide, Partners Marvin Ruth and Shelley Tolman shared important legal considerations to keep top of mind in an article for In Business’s April issue. Shelley and Marvin note that the laws and standards governing the multilevel marketing industry are constantly evolving, and that companies should be aware of potential roadblocks that could cause legal issues. They then outlined three tips to help multilevel marketing businesses ensure they are compliant, including keeping records of retail sales by distributors, drawing a clear line between customers and distributors, and monitoring the accuracy of marketing and income statements. A complex commercial litigator, Shelley has experience in contract disputes, business torts, intellectual property disputes, injunctive proceedings, and class actions. She also has experience litigating government contract disputes involving kickbacks, overbilling, fraud, and the False Claims Act. Marvin...

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Mar 28 2019

Andy Gordon Shares Insight on Border Wall Construction Timeline with Fox 10

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In light of Congress’s failed attempt to overturn President Trump’s national emergency regarding the border wall, Fox 10 called upon Andy Gordon to discuss the wall’s potential construction timeline. Andy explained that in the first year of President Trump’s administration, funding for an additional 12 miles of the wall was approved but has not been built. He speculated that this situation will play out in a similar fashion, remaining caught up in the courts for months or even years. One of Arizona’s foremost experts in election and political law, Andy previously served as Counsel to the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he primarily assisted with security issues at the Southwestern border – including the construction of the current fence – and Guantanamo. He is noted as one of the nation’s premier...

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Mar 19 2019

John DeWulf Recognized Among Arizona’s Top 100 Lawyers by Az Business Magazine

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John DeWulf was honored for exceptional legal expertise and service in Az Business magazine’s 2019 list of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona. Recognized for commercial litigation, securities litigation, and bet-the-company litigation, John has extensive experience handling numerous trials, hearings and other matters before state and federal courts in the areas of contracts, business torts, trade secrets, real estate, securities, intellectual property, partnership, and products. Each year, the Top 100 Lawyers are selected from a pool of more than 1,000 attorneys across the state. The final list is based on each attorney’s professional success, contribution to their firm, community involvement, and impact on the legal community. View the full list of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona here. ...

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