Publications
-
09.24.2021The Purpose, A Purpose? Because of Litigation Concerns? Ninth Circuit Adopts Stringent Test for Dual-Purpose CommunicationsUpdatesWhen are communications with counsel that are for both legal advice and business purposes protected by the attorney-client privilege?
-
08.14.2020INSIGHT: These Defenses May Help Universities in COVID-19 LawsuitsArticlesAs colleges and universities reopen, the potential for another shutdown and lawsuits over refunds for tuition, fees, and health and safety looms.
-
07.02.2020Remotely Persuasive: Litigating in Unusual TimesArticlesConsistent with the gradual phase-based governmental plans for returning our communities to the new COVID-19 normal, trial lawyers have adapted in phases.
-
10.03.2016Issuer Reporting and Disclosure Remains Focus of SEC and Other RegulatorsUpdatesIn a recent speech, SEC Enforcement Director Andrew Ceresney confirmed the SEC’s continued pursuit of investigations and enforcement actions relating to issuer reporting and disclosure, an area that remains a high priority for the SEC and other regulators.
-
06.28.2013 (updated from 04.11.2007)Top 10 Issues to Consider When You Are Sued: Issue #8: Disclosing Litigation and Reserving for Litigation LossesUpdatesDetermining when and how to account for loss contingencies is an important decision for companies that have been sued. Reserving funds for possible litigation losses may significantly affect reported earnings. Worse, failing to book appropriate reserves may lead to restatements of earnings, which could invite an SEC investigation or shareholder litigation. Apart from reserves, the mere decision whether to disclose pending litigation in financial statements can also have major financial and legal ramifications.
Presentations
-
03.23.2021The Perils of Public Pronouncements: Accounting and Disclosure During Times of Severe Economic UncertaintySpeaking Engagements
-
11.13.2019Contractual Pitfalls of Ancillary Documents, Attachments, and Exhibits: Resolving InconsistenciesSpeaking Engagements
-
04.05.20183 Women Leaders "At the Helm"Speaking EngagementsArizona Women's Leadership Forum / Paradise Valley, AZ
-
2017Contractual Limitation of Liability Clauses: Nothing to LOL AboutSpeaking EngagementsAssociation of Corporate Counsel, Arizona Chapter
-
2013The Role of the Courts in the Development of Business Opportunities in ArizonaSpeaking EngagementsPanel Presentation for ASU Corporate and Business Law Symposium