Exciting news. If your business was down 25% in revenue during any calendar quarter of 2020, you are likely eligible for additional PPP funds for your employees. Restaurants are eligible for even more! With questions, jfrutkin@radixlaw.com or buck@radixlaw.com.

There are so many myths about Non Compete Agreements in Arizona. Are they ever enforceable? Are they enforceable if the employee was fired? Are they always enforceable? Jon Frutkin and Adam Buck talk about the current state of non compete law in Arizona. Contact Adam at buck@radixlaw.com.

This is a very complex topic. In general, unpaid income taxes are NOT dischargeable in bankruptcy. But the exception to that rule can be huge. Carrie Tatkin talks about how discharge of taxes in possible in a bankruptcy. If you'd like to schedule a free consultation with her, contact us at (602) 606-9300 or email her at tatkin@radixlaw.com.…

We have a lot of clients that are now in the landlord business. Follow these quick tips and you'll have a much easier time when things go wrong. Adam Buck can be reached at buck@radixlaw.com.

We are talking about basic bankruptcy concepts. What is a discharge? What are the chapters of bankruptcy? Am I getting rid of debt or paying it back over time? Contact Carrie Tatkin at tatkin@radixlaw.com or (602) 606-9300 to set a free consultation.

We appreciate everyone paying attention to our little Thursday show. We will no longer be tracking the same format; instead we will provide legal information (some of which is related to COVID and some of which is not). Don't hesitate to contact us at jfrutkin@radixlaw.com or buck@radixlaw.com with any questions.…

Estate planning isn't just for rich people or dead people. It is a way to get your affairs in order while you're still able to - and before the government gets involved. We talk about Wills, Trusts, Health Care Powers of Attorney and when to update your estate plan. Contact us at jfrutkin@radixlaw.com or buck@radixlaw.com if you need more informati…

We really really tried to focus on non-compete agreements by employees, but then Congressman Gallego swung by for an informative conversation (and not very political conversation) about what small business owners can expect in the next few months. So ... non-competes and US Congressman Ruben Gallego. Contact us with questions: jfrutkin@radixlaw.com…

We talk about hurricanes and Jon's Covid test. We also talk a little about the law: 1) Federal election law - Acting President Nancy Pelosi? 2) Regeneron treatment for COVID - likely EUA 3) Do as the CDC says, not as the President does 4) SEC publishes notice relating to Finders Fees We can be reached at jfrutkin@radixlaw.com or buck@radixlaw.com. …

We talk about the President's racially charged (and probably unconstitutional) executive order about the use of diversity training in the government and by contractors. 1) We discuss the ugliest debate in Presidential history 2) Government to remain funded through at least December 11 3) Stimulus Doubtful 4) Discussion about economic slowdown and b…

We spend some time talking about the life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The "Thurgood Marshall" of women's rights in the United States, her legacy has been impressive. We talk about: 1) The Cardinals are planning the Super Bowl parade. We may not be able to keep our social distance 2) RBG and what led her to Supreme Court 3) Supreme Court histo…

Can a business require its employees to get the vaccine? How about religious objections? We are talking about Arizona Cardinals (beat the defending NFC champion 49ers), what Bruce Arians and Donald Trump have in common, and about the stimulus bill. We work our way around the world and end up talking about airplane lotteries. 1) CDC Director says we…

We spend time speculating about the government's power to mandate a vaccine and outlining expectations for Paycheck Protection Program Tranche 2 (and the rest of the stimulus package). 1) Protocols for NFL Football 2) Halt to Vaccine Testing 3) Constitutionality of Government Mandated Vaccinations 4) Government Shutdown? 5) SCOTUS List includes Jud…

Steve Nash gets an NBA head coaching job and worldwide sports figures (and one-word named sports figures) the Rock and Neymar (Brazilian soccer star) test positive. 1) Trump says vote twice. Don't actually do that. 2) CDC declares a nationwide eviction freeze through the end of the year. Constitutional? 3) Business interruption insurance and COVID …

We are talking about Black Lives Matter and the sports world. We discuss the proposals for a new stimulus package. We speak extensively with Bill Eckholm, a client of the firm and a great philanthropist in Arizona. You can learn more about Childhelp here: https://www.childhelp.org/leadership/ We also discuss the study about transmission of COVID on…

We are talking about Governor Ducey and the new small business funds that are available. http://www.localfirstaz.com/azsmallbizrent Adam talks about eviction moratorium and we have special guest Stephanie Parra, Executive Director of ALL in Education. Did you know that nearly half the students in public K-12 in Arizona are Latinx? https://allinfore…

We were invited to speak to the NALS: Phoenix chapter. These are the legal professionals that make the Arizona law firms tick. So we trot out our greatest hits, like the Eagles on tour. We talk COVID discrimination laws, gun laws, tiktok... you know, the usual. The participants chime in with great questions, and we answer their questions ... at lea…

We are joined by Monica Villalobos, CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to talk about the incredibly large (and growing) Latin business community in Arizona. You can learn more about her and AHCC at https://www.azhcc.com/meet-ceo/. The main topics today are the Arizona Reopening Guidelines released earlier in the week. We also talk abou…

What to trust anymore! We talk about Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness, the Mountainside Fitness decision, Stimulus Package and the real estate market. Then we turn to Jon’s Medical Corner for a new study about masks. 1) Phoenix Suns win four in a row! 2) Mountainside Fitness paves way for gyms to re-open in Arizona next week 3) PPP Loan Forg…

We talk about Paycheck Protection Program part II - THE HEALS ACT! Also, Brian Colling joins us to talk about digital marketing. 1) Sports - Marlins have 19 cases and the entire NBA has zero 2) Arizona university students lose in Court; update on Mountainside Fitness case 3) Brian Colling of Colling Media, brian@collingmedia.com 4) Vaccine - Will w…

Today we talk about the Washington Football Team, baseball restart. We learn about what is a Kraken and a Tico. And we talk about the law too. 1) Commercial Landlords and Tenants are both suffering from COVID. Adam Buck talks about what types of solutions we see, and we talk about insurance too. 2) Tim Kopatich, Chairman of Heartland Income Propert…

Yes. Yes. We have Jon’s medical corner. Flip to minute 21 if you can’t wait. Thanks to Darius Green for joining us! dgreen@keyserco.com Today on the show: 1) Hail to the Redtails? Washington football will have a new name. We talk about trademark law and process. 2) A lotta lawsuits being filed against employers. Here’s some basic tips to avoid bein…

We talk COVID at the workplace including Radix, the Mountainside Fitness case and Jon’s medical corner: 1) Sports News 2) Arizona Surging 3) Mountainside Fitness Ruling – Gyms must close 4) Around the World – Travel from Idaho to Mexico 5) OSHA guidance on Workplace Safety 6) Jon’s Medical Corner – Therapeutics 7) Evictions in Arizona 8) PPP Extens…

This week our special guest host is Carrie Tatkin, our law partner at Radix Law. Carrie is a well-known bankruptcy lawyer – and she went to my high school! We are talking about the Fourth of July, fireworks, COVID testing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Supreme Court. A special thanks to guest Amy Simon of Amy Simon Events: https://w…

We are talking legal topics, international real estate investing, face masks and many other topics. A special thanks to Rich Holman, founder of Lifeafar Investments. https://www.lifeafarinvestments.com/ 1) We talk about Novak Djokovic and tennis tournaments that give people COVID. 2) A discussion about Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness. …

We are back - and we got a US Congressman David Schweikert (AZ6) from the House Ways and Means Committee too. 1) Is taking a knee the new norm? 2) Employers beware! Guidance for back to work rules 3) Congressman David Schweikert 4) Supreme Court decisions protecting gay, trans workers and dreamers explained 5) Our weekly polling! Also available on …

We talk NASCAR, guns, face coverings and with Alerus Bank Arizona Market President Rob Schwister. 1) Arizona sees steep uptick in cases 2) NASCAR and Baseball 3) Gun Rights in Arizona: Stand Your Ground 4) Paycheck Protection Program Update 5) Rob Schwister - Alerus Bank 6) We take your questions and talk about our poll You can join us live on Thur…

Today we run the gamut of important information: 1) NBA Restart 2) Paycheck Protective Program Forgiveness Act 3) Americans with Disabilities Act 4) Chad Chawanda joins us from South Africa 5) We take your questions and talk about our poll Also available at youtube.com/frutkinlaw. If you have any questions, contact us at jfrutkin@radixlaw.com or bu…

We are providing weekly updates relating to new programs created to address COVID-19. These are each and every Thursday at 3:00 pm. This week we discuss: 1) Paycheck Protection Program - House of Representatives passes bill 2) Cobra Kai: Netflix or Hulu? 3) Arizona - legal protection for businesses 4) Brazil - new hotspot and delicious tequila - wi…