by Christine A. Ferraris | Aug 19, 2023 | Business Services, Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
Arizona has a law, Arizona Revised Statute § 14-5101, that helps define when guardianship may be sought through the courts for an impaired adult, effectively “incapacitated.” An adult may be considered incapacitated due to mental or physical impairment caused by a...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Jul 18, 2023 | Business Services, Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
So, you decided to make a large investment in solar panels, and the solar panel company doesn’t deliver what was promised. What can you do? You can file a Complaint with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC). You can file a complaint with AROC on their...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Jun 23, 2023 | Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (“MMWA”) is a federal law that protects consumers by making those who make a written affirmation of fact or promise as part of a warranty and any state rights arising thereunder.15 U.S.C. § 2310(f). The MMWA regulates the enforcement of...
by Christine A. Ferraris | May 18, 2023 | Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency, requires most employers to provide a notice of “Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” before conducting background checks. Model forms and disclosures in English and...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Apr 18, 2023 | Business Services, Personal Legal Tips
There are several ways to determine the market value of your business. Here is a summary of methods that are used to assess the value of your business: Determine net asset value. Total everything owned by the business assets such as equipment (computers, machinery,...
by Christine A. Ferraris | Mar 21, 2023 | Business Services, Consumer Fraud, Personal Legal Tips
Almost everything we do—from making a big purchase of a vehicle or home to operating a vehicle and interacting with others personally and professionally—can implicate a legal concern. When do you need a lawyer? When might you handle a legal concern without one? Some...
