Rule 56 and the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure One of the key principles underlying Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 56 is its intention to ensure that parties do not face undue exposure at trial, but also its goal of holding trials only where there are issues that are legitimately in dispute. For this reason, Rule 56 should not be considered an extreme remedy, but the necessary byproduct of a system where cases are tried to juries and judges on…

An Introduction to Ethical Issues in Dental Hygiene Dentists and hygienists are taught to be perfectionists, to offer the best care possible for their patients. We are taught to go above and beyond the standard of care expected and to consider ourselves perfectionists. But when is it not appropriate? At what point do we cross the line between offering the best for our patients and being on the edge of ethics and the law? In this course we will discuss…

What is Legal Secondment? Secondment: What is Secondment in Law Firms?In the law firm context, secondment arrangements tend to come in two forms: between two law firms or between a law firm and an in-house legal department. These arrangements can be formal or informal, with the latter being less sophisticated and more common than formal arrangements. Typically, a secondment involves an attorney or team of attorneys transferring from one firm or department to another for a finite period of time.…

DNR Orders Explained DNR stands for "do not resuscitate." A DNR instruction is an order written by a doctor to not perform CPR or other measures of resuscitation in the event of a medical emergency. An order will normally be issued for a specific period of time or until it is canceled by the patient or their doctor. Sometimes a DNR order will be issued in response to a patient’s wishes (alternatively, there are forms you can sign known as…

What is a Trucking Lease Agreement? A lease agreement in the trucking industry is a document that spells out the terms and conditions of the leasing of equipment or other assets for commercial purposes. Unlike a traditional lease in a commercial real estate setting, a trucking lease agreement includes unique terms and conditions. A truck leasing agreement typically is an agreement between a company that possesses tangible assets and leases them to a lessee, who pays a fee, known as…

What Is a Restrictive Covenant Agreement? Restrictive Covenant Agreements ("RCAs") are contractual provisions that limit the use of certain information, personnel or property by one party to the benefit of another party. These types of agreements are often used in business settings both prior to and after the time an employee or other person has access to confidential information, trade secrets, personnel or other information belonging to their employer or other third parties. They are also commonly found in contractual…

Understanding Weapons Laws in Wisconsin Wisconsin has a patchwork of weapons laws that apply to different types of weapons. The general rule is that you must have a concealed carry permit to possess or carry a stun gun, although with certain exceptions. Otherwise, a stun gun is generally treated as any other unpermitted weapon would be.Wisconsin law distinguishes weapons, and uses these categorizations to determine the penalties for illegal possession, use, or transport of weapons. Under Wisconsin law, weapons are…