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December 2024

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The Importance of Continuing Training for C-Suite Executives

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published December 25, 2024 | Posted in Business Law, Corporate Counsel, Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration, regulatory counsel | Tagged Tags: emerging technologies, legal liabilities, regulatory frameworks | Leave a comment

As the strategic leaders of their companies, CEOs and other top executives are tasked with making decisions that have far-reaching consequences. Although chosen for their experience, knowledge and skill sets, the rapidly evolving nature of technology, markets and regulatory environments makes continuous learning essential. Continued training not only help executives stay updated but also equip Read More

Bringing a Shareholder Derivative Suit in Arizona

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published December 18, 2024 | Posted in breach of fiduciary duty, Shareholder Rights | Tagged Tags: corporate assets, fiduciary duty, Shareholder | Leave a comment

A shareholder derivative suit is a legal action brought in behalf of a corporation against a director, officer, insider or third party, alleging a wrongful act against the corporation. In Arizona, a shareholder can bring suit where the corporation itself has failed or is unable or unwilling to act due to conflicts of interest, deadlock Read More

How Business Torts Are Distinct from Other Commercial Disputes

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published December 11, 2024 | Posted in Business Torts | Tagged Tags: business, Business Torts, Fraud | Leave a comment

A business tort is a wrongful act that causes a business to suffer financial loss or damage to its reputation. Unlike other commercial disputes, such as breaches of contract, business torts involve intentional acts or negligence. These torts typically arise in competitive business environments where one party’s actions interfere with another’s commercial interests. The key Read More

What Constitutes a “Material” Breach of Contract?

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published December 4, 2024 | Posted in Contract Disputes | Tagged Tags: Commercial contract, Dispute resolution, immaterial breach | Leave a comment

In a commercial contract dispute where a breach is alleged, the first question to be resolved is whether the breach is material or immaterial. A material breach is a failure to fulfill a major contractual obligation, undermining the contract’s primary purpose and making it unachievable. In contrast, an immaterial breach is a minor deviation that 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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The scholarship is awarded to students for academic merit with an interest in business and business law. Candidates may have majored in fields other than business, have taken a break between college and law school, or have had exceptional life experiences.

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