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August 2024

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Tips for Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Leases

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published August 28, 2024 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: Landlord, Tenant, Tenant Rights | Leave a comment

Commercial leases differ significantly from residential leases in terms of complexity, terms and the nature of the transactions they govern. These leases are contracts between landlords and businesses for the rental of property to be used for commercial purposes, such as retail stores, offices or industrial spaces. Understanding the intricacies of commercial leases is important Read More

How Creditors Can Obtain Relief from Debtors’ Fraudulent Transfers

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published August 21, 2024 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: Creditors, Debtor, Fraud | Leave a comment

Arizona law prohibits debtors from escaping their obligations by transferring assets to other people in order to frustrate a creditors ability to collect. In certain defined circumstances, a creditor can have a court set aside a transfer found to be fraudulent and can obtain related relief. Under Arizona’s Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA), creditors can Read More

Protecting Minority Shareholders from Oppression

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published August 14, 2024 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: Audit, business, Shareholder Agreements | Leave a comment

Minority shareholder oppression refers to the unfair treatment of shareholders who do not have significant control over the company’s decision-making processes due to their smaller shareholding. This situation often arises when majority shareholders — those holding a controlling interest in the company — take actions that unfairly prejudice the rights or interests of minority shareholders. Read More

An Outsiders’ Guide to Doing Business in Arizona

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published August 7, 2024 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: Business Registration, Commission, Workplace Safety | Leave a comment

Expanding a business into Arizona offers many opportunities, but it also requires dealing with certain legal and regulatory complexities. Here’s a summary of what out-of-state businesses should know in order to comply with Arizona’s specific requirements and to capitalize on the local market effectively. First and foremost, businesses must register with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Read More

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Donald W. Hudspeth

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Attorney Donald W. Hudspeth has more than twenty years’ experience practicing corporate and business law. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth held a stock brokers license at the age of 21 and owned his own business at the age of 23. He was a business law professor at Arizona State University, West Campus, and has conducted classes and seminars for a number of higher institutions and organizations. Mr. Hudspeth has published two books on law and is the founder of the radio programs Law on the Edge and Law Talk.

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