In Arizona, a non-profit is not necessarily a charity. Often people make the mistake of assuming a non-profit is automatically a charity, which can leave the non-profit organization open to tax liability down the road. A non-profit is an organization is created for some purpose other than making a profit for owners or investors, but…
Many Arizona homes are currently underwater, leaving homeowners left with the decision of staying in a house not worth its value, or walking away from the house. There are two main options to consider in order to walk away from your home. You can either short-sale the home or leave the home, causing the bank…
Many Anthem residential tenants have become victims of their landlord’s inability to pay their mortgages. When a landlord fails to pay the amount due on a mortgage, banks have the option to foreclose on the property rented. One result in this situation is that the new owner of the property may evict the tenant. A…
In Arizona, as in most states, car insurance is mandatory. Despite this fact, however, some motorists are still uninsured. If you find yourself in a car accident where the other party is uninsured, there are still ways you may recover money for your damages. First of all, even if the other driver is uninsured, you…
Before starting a business, there are several necessary steps to take in order to make sure the business is legal and complies with local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and taxes. The attorneys at The Carroll Law Firm PLC have put together the following checklist to assist clients in starting their business. PLANNING STAGES Create…
When someone sues another person in civil court, the person bringing the suit is generally called the “Plaintiff,” and the person against whom the suit is brought is the “Defendant.” If you are being sued, the Plaintiff will be required to “serve” you with a Complaint. A Complaint is a legal document filed in court…
Under Arizona law, driving on the State’s roadways is a privilege and not a right. A person must apply for a license to drive a vehicle in Arizona. Once Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division issues a person’s driver’s license, the person impliedly agrees to give his or her consent to have his or her breath, blood,…
In many cases, a short sale would be a beneficial option to homeowners suffering from too much debt. A short sale is the sale of a home where the bank agrees to allow the sale of the home without getting full payment of the debt on the home. A short sale can have some very…
Of all the things we own, our home and its belongings are probably our most prized possessions. We buy insurance to cover it in case of loss; we lock it up when we leave; we install security systems; and we still have our neighbors watch over it when we are gone for long periods of…
The short answer is no. You can apply for a federal trademark registration even if you have not used a product. Prior to Nov. 16, 1989 a trademark application could not be submitted without proof that the trademark had already been “used in commerce.” This resulted in large companies shipping small quantities of products with…
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