Arizonas

Heart-Stopping Highway Encounter: Arizona’s Controversial Motorcycle Law Stirs Mixed Feelings Among Motorists

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Phoenix, AZ — An unexpected encounter with a motorcycle whizzing between cars at a Phoenix intersection has sparked a broader conversation about Arizona’s motorcycle lane filtering law. On a cool morning on Shea Boulevard, the sudden appearance and roaring sound of a Harley chopper slicing through stagnant traffic caught many drivers off guard, including one who vowed to delve deeper into what some call “the dumbest law” in the state. In 2021, Arizona legislated that motorcyclists could perform lane filtering under specific circumstances: on streets with a speed limit of 45 mph or less, with … Read more

Arizona’s Legal Landscape Transformed: Private Equity and Litigation Funders Seize Opportunities in Law Firm Ownership

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Phoenix, AZ — Arizona has become a burgeoning hub for the legal industry following the state’s decision to remove prohibitions against non-lawyers owning law firms. This groundbreaking move has attracted a notable influx of private equity firms and litigation financers keen to capitalize on this newly opened market. The change stems from the elimination of a rule that previously barred non-lawyers from holding ownership stakes in legal practices. Since this change was enacted in 2020, Arizona has approved 76 alternative business structures (ABS), applications, many of which include investments from private equity or litigation finance … Read more

Understanding Arizona’s Curfew Laws: Protecting Minors and Preventing Juvenile Crime

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Curfew laws exist in certain parts of Arizona to regulate the movements of minors during specific hours. These laws aim to ensure the safety of young people and reduce juvenile crime. The curfew times vary by locality, and minors who are 16 and older usually have a slightly later curfew. Breaking curfew is considered a misdemeanor, and both the parent and child can face consequences such as fines, community service, or even imprisonment. According to the Arizona Bar Association, several cities in the state have established curfew laws for minors. For those … Read more