Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman as 2017 Top Law Firm

The Phoenix Business Journal ranked Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 50 law firms in the Phoenix area. Published on January 27, this annual ranking is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in various industries and its annual Book of Lists that details the top companies in Phoenix. Firms were ranked by the number of local attorneys, and Coppersmith Brockelman claimed the No. 39 spot. The firm has received numerous accolades for its expertise and high level of service from the Business Journal and other publications including The Chambers USA Guide, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.  ...

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Roopali represents four initiative campaigns who filed a Petition for Special Action with the Arizona Supreme Court to seek an order permitting them to use the E-Qual system to obtain online signatures

Roopali Desai Discusses Faithless Electors with KTVK-TV

In a sit-down interview with KTVK-TV in Phoenix (Ch. 3), attorney Roopali Desai recently broke down the legalities and repercussions of “faithless electors” who vote for presidential candidates that didn’t win the popular vote in their states. She explained to viewers just how common these electors are, the consequences such electors face and whether they could really change the outcome of an election. azfamily.com 3TV | Phoenix Breaking News, Weather, Sport...

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Andy Gordon’s Commentary for Arizona Capitol Times Highlights Destructive Political Pandering

As one of the state’s foremost political and election law experts, Andy Gordon shares his thoughts on recent controversies following the presidential election with Arizona Capitol Times. In Sore Losers, Sore Winners Demean Democratic Process, he discusses Jill Stein’s recount demand, Donald Trump’s illegal voting claims, and the implications such actions have on the political landscape....

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Kathy Steadman Shares Benefits Experience at Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat

Every year, the Institute for the Advancement of Behavioral Healthcare tackles big issues in the industry. This year was no different as Kathy Steadman was called upon to join an esteemed panel at the Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat held Dec. 5-7 in Scottsdale. Sitting in front of an audience of owners and senior executives from the addiction treatment and recovery community, Kathy and the panel discussed new business opportunities that have arisen as behavioral health, especially addiction treatment, has become more mainstream and necessary. Moderated by the Director of IABH Doug Edwards, the panel tackled the many ethical challenges facing owners, operations, and investors involved with or looking to become part of multifaceted behavioral health solutions. Similarly, they also provided context about the complex interaction...

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Sam Coppersmith Delivers NBI Presentation About Tax Exempt Organizations

National Business Institute (NBI), which offers continuing legal education to professionals, tapped Sam Coppersmith to join a panel delivering a special presentation billed as “The Ultimate Guide to Tax Exempt Organizations.” Available on the NBI website, the webcast zeroes in on establishing and operating tax exempt organizations to keep them compliant and thriving. The all-day video conference gives professionals the practical strategies they need to guide a tax-exempt client through the lifecycle of IRS application and yearly compliance. More specifically, attendees found out how to select the best tax exempt organization form for their client, received tips for completing Form 1023/1024 and handling IRS review, and learned methods for securing state tax exemption. Additionally, the videoconference discussed taking proper care of incoming contributions and how to properly...

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Kathy Steadman Breaks Down Self-Insurance for Az Business Magazine

In the latest issue of Az Business, Kathy Steadman shares her expertise on a growing trend among small and midsized businesses – the move to self-insure healthcare amid rising costs with traditional insurance. Kathy, who leads the firm’s employee benefits practice group, explains how self-insurance works as well as the role stop-loss insurance can play. Read the full article here. Kathy primarily practices in the areas of employee benefits, public pension, insurance and other regulatory matters. She routinely represents and counsels clients in their dealings with Arizona regulatory agencies, including the Arizona Department of Insurance and the Arizona Department of Health Services. She counsels clients in connection with compliance matters under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...

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