Record Reporter

Rep. David Schweikert helps House pass bill to put gun silencers in Arizona communities

GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention group led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, condemned the House passage of the reconciliation bill that removed silencers from the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934.

Business

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Wyyerd Fiber announces major Arizona expansion with acquisition of fiber network assets

Wyyerd Fiber (“Wyyerd”), a Carlyle-backed Fiber Internet Service Provider, today announced the acquisition of fiber network assets from Ting Fiber (“Ting”) and Conterra Networks (“Conterra”) in Arizona.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Sanctions clash in music app’s contract dispute with Apple

A showdown erupted with law firms requesting sanctions—and sanctions to punish the sanctions filings—in a music streamer’s contract dispute against Apple.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Retail interest in alternative assets grows amid low awareness and trust concerns

Interest in alternative assets is growing among American retail investors, but lack of awareness and concerns over trust remain significant barriers, according to a new survey by Lansons Team Farner and Opinium.

Commercial Real Estate

Monday, May 12, 2025

What can landlord charge for a tenant’s short-term overstay

How can my daughter owe $2,200, plus court costs, to the landlord when she left the apartment spotless and when she moved out only five days late?

Monday, April 28, 2025

Eviction only allowed after five business days

Our entire business could have been destroyed in a matter of days. Thus, we contacted the new landlord of our building. Later that same day we signed an amendment to the lease for increased rent, and a release of the landlord from any claim for a “wrongful lock out.” Did we have any other option?

Friday, April 25, 2025

City Of Hope cancer treatment center opens Scottsdale location

Valley residents will soon have additional options for cancer treatment with the opening of City of Hope’s newest location at One Scottsdale Medical.

Legal

Friday, May 23, 2025

Judge orders Apple to justify refusal to restore Fortnite app

A federal judge in Oakland issued an order to show cause to Apple Inc. on Monday after Epic Games Inc. accused the Cupertino technology giant of defying her injunction requiring the company to allow the popular Fortnite app on its iOS system.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Maricopa County Recorder submits final proposal in ongoing election authority dispute

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has submitted what he calls his final Shared Services Agreement (SSA) proposal to the Board of Supervisors, seeking to resolve an ongoing dispute over control of election operations in Arizona’s most populous county.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Prosecutors in Chicago drop charges against Girardi, citing his poor health

A federal judge in Chicago permanently dropped all charges against Tom Girardi regarding an alleged scheme to rip off Lion Air crash victims out of over $3 million in settlement funds

Legislative

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Carroll Criticizes Hobbs for Vetoing Bill to Increase Penalties for Real Estate Fraud

Majority Whip Frank Carroll is criticizing Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing legislation intended to increase penalties for real estate fraud in Arizona.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Finchem Blasts Hobbs for vetoing family court reform bill

Senator Mark Finchem criticized Governor Katie Hobbs after her veto of legislation aimed at changing procedures in Arizona’s family court system.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Arizona Governor signs emergency law allowing VA police to aid veterans in mental health crises

An emergency measure aimed at strengthening services for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder was signed into law last week.

Professional Announcements

Friday, May 30, 2025

Josefa A. Rodriguez joins Gallagher & Kennedy’s family law team

Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome Josefa A. Rodriguez as a lateral shareholder in its Phoenix office.

Friday, May 30, 2025

The Industrial Commission of Arizona announces Brandt Smith as a new agency deputy director

The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Brandt Smith to agency Deputy Director!

Friday, May 30, 2025

USBC releases statement on the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. mourns the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a trailblazer in the fight for economic justice and civil rights.