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…
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….
Obeying traffic laws, driving defensively and avoiding risky behavior behind the wheel may prevent you from causing an auto accident. Unfortunately, these practices may not protect you from becoming the victim of a car accident caused by a careless or reckless driver. For example, you may be driving down the road…
Many medical experts describe traumatic brain injury – mild TBI in particular – as being a “silent epidemic.” Victims often fail to realize that they suffer from the condition. Those around them may miss the signs as well. As a result, many TBI victims go without the medical attention they…
A newborn infant’s death nearly 15 years ago is still causing a fierce legislative battle in Arizona and other states around the country. At issue is whether the continued drug use of a newborn’s mother is tantamount to “child abuse” that would give child protective services workers and law enforcement…
Over the past several years, society has grown accustomed to having most of the words we say and movements we make on a daily basis recorded – often without our consent. Certain situations, however, demand that we enjoy a high level of privacy. One example of such a situation is…
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