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Arizona Bill That Would Have Simplified Subscription Cancellations Fails to Pass

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published October 21, 2026 | Posted in Contracts | Tagged Tags: business models, regulatory changes, renewal laws | Leave a comment

Technology and changes in consumer habits have spawned subscription-based business models in all types of industries. Companies relish predictable recurring revenue while some shoppers find it more convenient to receive products and services automatically rather than initiating distinct transactions. However, as the number of subscription offerings has grown, some consumers have objected to automatic renewal Read More

Suns Required Existing Workers to Add Arbitration Clause to Their Employment Agreements

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published October 14, 2026 | Posted in Employment Agreements | Tagged Tags: contracts, legal principles, planning | Leave a comment

Fans and reporters pay close attention to the contracts that the Phoenix Suns and other NBA teams offer to players. Total compensation in these agreements can exceed $100 million over the life of the deal. Professional basketball teams also have other employees who perform a wide range of jobs at much lower salaries. Following several Read More

Rock Star Accused of Breach of Contract in Arizona Case

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published October 7, 2026 | Posted in business litigation | Tagged Tags: insolvency, investor, reimbursement | Leave a comment

It doesn’t matter if you’re a high-stakes investor or the front man for a heavy metal band. When you form a partnership with someone, there is always the chance that the business relationship will break down and the former partners will head to court. Tool singer Maynard James Keenan is in that position right now, Read More

Key Elements of a Sound Independent Contractor Agreement

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published September 30, 2026 | Posted in Independent Contractor Agreements | Tagged Tags: compensation, employee, Intellectual Property | Leave a comment

There are many reasons why businesses across Arizona and throughout the country opt for independent contractors over employees to get certain jobs done. Hiring a full-time employee imposes a set of legal responsibilities on a company. Contracting with an individual for a certain project or period of time offers greater flexibility. However, your business can Read More

Redomesticating a Company After the Purchase of an Arizona Business

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published September 23, 2026 | Posted in Business Purchase-Sale Transactions | Tagged Tags: acquire, formation, personal liability | Leave a comment

With a growing population and favorable business environment, Arizona is a popular destination for companies from around the United States. Depending on the circumstances, a business owner might feel that the best way to make this move is to acquire, or merge with, a company already operating here. If this happens, the out-of-state company could Read More

Different Types of Territorial Restrictions in Franchise Agreements

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published September 16, 2026 | Posted in Franchise Purchase | Tagged Tags: authorize, benchmarks, boundaries | Leave a comment

Entrepreneurs considering a franchise opportunity have a wide array of immediate and long-term concerns. For some, brand recognition is most important, while others make their decision based on initial investment costs and anticipated returns. No matter what type of industry you’re looking to enter, you should pay close attention to the territorial rules proposed within Read More

The Declaration of Independent Business Status Under Arizona Law

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published September 9, 2026 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: contract, employee, labor | Leave a comment

It is critical for a business to know whether a given worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the law. This determination affects a wide range of issues, including eligibility for overtime pay, access to benefits and workers’ compensation coverage. Different states utilize different standards when it comes to a worker’s status, and Read More

Do LLC Members and Managers Owe a Fiduciary Duty to the Company?

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published September 2, 2026 | Posted in Corporate Litigation | Tagged Tags: business owners, entrepreneurs, fiduciary duties | Leave a comment

Throughout Arizona, and elsewhere in the United States, many entrepreneurs opt to register their new business as a limited liability company (LLC). This type of legal entity offers many advantages to owners, shielding them from personal liability while relieving them from the formal requirements associated with a corporation. However, the statutory framework that governs LLCs Read More

Maharishi Foundation Sues Former Student for Trademark Violation and Unfair Competition

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published August 26, 2026 | Posted in Trademarks and Unfair Competition | Tagged Tags: business, suit, transcendental meditation | Leave a comment

Even the most peaceful environments are not immune to trademark disputes. Students attend Maharishi University in Fairfield, Iowa to learn the practice of transcendental meditation. While some people use “TM” as an abbreviation for transcendental meditation, those letters also signify that the phrase is a registered trademark of Maharishi Foundation USA, which operates the university. Read More

Court Removes Agreement from Public Record in Law Firm Partnership Dispute

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published August 19, 2026 | Posted in Partnership Disputes | Tagged Tags: business, Shareholder, trade secret | Leave a comment

Partnership disputes and other conflicts among the owners of a business a fraught with risk for the participants. Should the disagreement wind up on court, the litigation could sap the company’s resources and distract the people in charge. Another concern is that publicity from the proceeding could harm the reputation of the business and everyone Read More

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John M. Powers

John M. Powers is an Arizona attorney with more than two decades of experience in business transactions, commercial litigation, real estate, contracts, and general civil matters. His practice centers on corporate and commercial work for public companies, midsize businesses, family offices, entrepreneurs, athletes, and nonprofits. He also advises on employment, tort, and contract disputes. He…

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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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