Parents throughout the country have good reason to be worried when they hand the keys to their car over to their teenager. Simply put: Teens face a high risk of getting into a car accident. As the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports, drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are…
The experienced Phoenix civil and trial lawyer participated in hands-on training during the intensive, week-long program, which helps Arizona lawyers to sharpen their trial techniques. SUN CITY, Arizona (August 25, 2017) – Attorney Zachary Mushkatel of the Phoenix law firm of Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C. recently served as an instructor…
Elderly abuse and neglect occurs in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Many owners of these facilities, however, try to use binding pre-dispute arbitration agreements to prevent claims against them from going to court and to keep their misconduct out of the public eye. These agreements pose…
Phoenix was among the first cities in the country to have Uber drivers. The ride-sharing service began to operate in the Valley back in 2012. If you are not familiar with Uber, here is a brief explanation: The ride-sharing service allows people to hail rides by using an app on their…
Today, many new smart phones feature touch recognition, or “touch ID.” The feature allows a phone to record and recognize a user’s fingerprint. When the user places his or her thumb over a sensor, the phone will unlock. If the phone does not recognize the fingerprint, the phone will stay…
For anyone in Arizona who recently created and/or modified an estate plan, or if a family member recently passed away with an estate plan in place, it is important to understand how questions about “capacity” can potentially lead to estate litigation in our state. What do we mean when we…
Getting arrested for drug possession in Arizona can carry serious consequences – even if you are a first-time offender. For instance, if you are charged with possession of less than two pounds of marijuana for personal use, you could end up being convicted of a Class 6 felony. You could face up…
If another driver causes you to be involved in an auto accident in Arizona, your primary legal option is to file a claim against that driver. You might seek recovery of your property damage, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and other harm through the other driver’s liability insurance…
In November 2012, AZ Tech Beat announced Uber officially arrived in Phoenix. Uber is not the only ridesharing service in the region, however. Lyft also is used in the Phoenix area as well as other, lesser-known services, such as Total Transit. Ridesharing services are similar to taxis. Drivers answer calls, pick…
When you’re creating a parenting time plan after a divorce, one factor you’ll need to consider is where the children will spend holidays, vacations, and school breaks. These events generally take priority over the regular parenting time schedule, and scheduling them to the benefit of everyone involved takes care and planning….
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