Jan 14 2016

Jill Chasson Educates Arizona Republic Readers About Employers That Hold Final Paychecks

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January 14, 2016 – Collecting your final paycheck after quitting or losing a job can be touchy, but how long is too long to wait for payment? Jill Chasson lent her expertise in employment law to the Arizona Republic and sister publication Arizona Business Gazette for a story that delved deeper into this topic. She explained why an employer might choose to withhold a paycheck, the laws that are in place to protect both companies and employees, and steps people can take to ensure fair payment from a former employer. Read more at azcentral.com....

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Dec 17 2015

Coppersmith Brockelman Attorney Presents Two-Day “Ultimate Guide to Tax Exempt Organizations” Webinar

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December 17, 2015 - Using his expertise in business and transactional issues for nonprofits, Sam Coppersmith presented several topics at Ultimate Guide to Tax Exempt Organizations, a two-day webinar sponsored by National Business Institute. The NBI webinar is designed to tackle up-to-the-minute information on the most significant issues affecting clients across both the legal and financial spectrums. Coppersmith was one of four faculty members for the webinar, which included Michelle Huhnke of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer, LLP of Chicago; Jennifer L. Urban, of Urban Birken PLLC in St. Louis Park, MN, and Daniel S. Welytok of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., in Milwaukee. Coppersmith previously presented two other NBI webinars on exempt organization topics with Huhnke and Urban, and NBI brought the group back together...

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Nov 06 2015

Two Attorneys Recognized Among Az Business Leaders

Naomi Jorgensen
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November 6, 2015 – Az Business Leaders, an annual publication showcasing local leaders making a positive impact in their industries and the larger business community, showcased Coppersmith Brockelman’s John DeWulf and Kristen Rosati in the 2016 edition. John was recognized in the Business & Commercial Litigation category (page 128), and Kristen was recognized in Healthcare Law (page 116). Each was honored among a small, elite group of like professionals who are considered the innovators and high achievers in their respective fields. Visit Az Business Leaders to read more....

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Nov 03 2015

Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked Among 2016 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®

Naomi Jorgensen
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November 3, 2015 – Coppersmith Brockelman has been ranked among the 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.® The firm achieved high rankings both nationally and in the Phoenix Metro area. Firms included on the list of 2016 “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a strong combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Coppersmith Brockelman achieved National and Phoenix Metro rankings in 11 practice areas: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Phoenix, Antitrust Law Tier 1, Phoenix, Commercial Litigation Tier 1, Phoenix, Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar Tier 1, Phoenix, Criminal Defense: White-Collar Tier 1, Phoenix, Employment Law - Management Tier 1, Phoenix, Health Care Law Tier 1, Phoenix,...

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Oct 26 2015

Attorneys Unite, Help Women of Fresh Start

Naomi Jorgensen
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October 26, 2015 - Coppersmith Brockelman’s John Kelly teamed up with more than a dozen attorneys to provide local women in need with free access to legal counsel. Held Oct. 24 through the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the “Law Day for Women” provided assistance with family law, bankruptcy, criminal, employment, immigration, juvenile, landlord/tenant, and will and trust matters. The “Law Day for Women” has offered critical guidance to women for nearly four years. John helped initiate the semi-annual event in 2012. He approached Fresh Start with the concept and recruited 10 attorneys, including Coppersmith Brockelman’s Jim Belanger, to spend a Saturday providing advice and consultation. Since then, hundreds of women have been impacted. Fresh Start is a Phoenix-based social services organization dedicated to empowering women to transform their...

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Oct 15 2015

Jill Chasson Educates Arizona Republic Readers About “Working Off the Clock”

Naomi Jorgensen
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October 15, 2015 – With smart phones, tablets and on-demand everything, the 9-to-5 work day is a thing of the past. In fact, many people struggle to balance their personal lives and around-the-clock job demands, and even feel penalized when they try to “clock out” at the end of the day. Jill Chasson tackles this issue in a story by the Arizona Republic, addressing questions about whether a company can fire an employee for not working “off the clock.” In addition to sharing details about the legal rights of companies and reasonable expectations for employees who are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, she shares valid reasons for terminating an employee – whether working off the clock or not....

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