Nov 07 2024

Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked Among 2025 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report

Naomi Jorgensen
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Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report has once again honored Coppersmith Brockelman in its 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, ranking the firm nationally in four practice areas and locally in 18 practice areas. Coppersmith Brockelman has consistently ranked on the Best Law Firms lists since 2015, affirming the value of Coppersmith Brockelman’s approach to lawyering. “Being honored in so many practice areas reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and securing impressive outcomes for our clients,” said Jill Chasson, chair of the firm’s governance committee. “This recognition not only highlights our team’s skillset but also the mutual respect we share with our clients and colleagues, making this ranking all the more gratifying.” Coppersmith Brockelman is ranked in the following practice areas: National Tier 2 ...

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Nov 04 2024

Jill Chasson Explores How Social Media Can Foster a Hostile Work Environment in HR Laws Article

Naomi Jorgensen
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With the pervasiveness of social media, employers may overlook how employees’ personal activity can give rise to workplace harassment claims. In an article for HR Laws, Partner Jill Chasson examined a recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, which confirmed an employee’s personal social media account can be a source of harassment in the workplace. In her piece, Jill details a recent case involving a psychologist at a federal prison who discovered a coworker’s Instagram filled with hundreds of sexually and racially offensive posts, some of which specifically targeted her. Despite reporting this account to prison authorities, her concerns were ignored initially and later dismissed. This escalated to more harassment from the account and ultimately led the psychologist to transfer to a different facility and...

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Oct 14 2024

Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Among Best Places to Work in 2024

Naomi Jorgensen
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For the third year in a row, Coppersmith Brockelman has been named a finalist in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work awards program. In its 22nd year, the Best Places to Work program honors organizations of all sizes based on company culture, team engagement, perks, and more. Phoenix Business Journal, in partnership with Quantum Workplace, selects finalists based on in-depth employee surveys, with hundreds of companies vying for a spot on the coveted list. Coppersmith Brockelman’s recognition in the micro category (10 to 24 employees) showcases our tight-knit culture and commitment to each other and the clients we serve. The award comes on the heels of a variety of national accolades for the firm’s outstanding work, including Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers©. For more, check...

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Sep 23 2024

Katherine Hyde & Mel Soliz Share Insights on Substance Use Disorder Record Changes with Healthcare Risk Management

Naomi Jorgensen
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently modified regulations for substance use disorder (SUD) patient records (see 42 CFR Part 2 or Part 2), making it more important than ever for health care organizations and providers to ensure they’re prepared to meet the new requirements. In a recent article for Healthcare Risk Management, Katherine Hyde and Mel Soliz explain the changes and their impact. These revisions aim to better align the Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The new Part 2 enforcement and penalty structure will include both criminal and civil penalties and will require Part 2 programs to report unauthorized uses and disclosures of SUD records in violation of Part 2 to individuals, HHS, and in...

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Sep 16 2024

Five Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers by PHOENIX Magazine

Naomi Jorgensen
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Honored for their outstanding contributions across six practice areas, PHOENIX Magazine recognized five Coppersmith Brockelman attorneys on its 2024 Top Lawyers list – several of whom have been featured on the list for multiple years and others for the very first time.  Mel Soliz was honored for the third consecutive year, and Jill Chasson and Keith Beauchamp were recognized for the second time, both having been featured on the publication’s 2022 Top Lawyers list. And joining them for the first time this year are Malvika Sinha and Andy Gaona, with Andy receiving recognition in two categories.  The Coppersmith Brockelman attorneys recognized in the 2024 list are:  Andy Gaona: Appellate Law; Government & Administrative  Keith Beauchamp: Commercial Litigation   Malvika Sinha: Commercial Litigation  Mel Soliz: Health-Care Law  Jill Chasson:...

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Aug 28 2024

Coppersmith Brockelman’s Advocacy Helps Arizona Abortion Access Act Qualify for 2024 Ballot

Naomi Jorgensen
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After an intense month of legal battles, the Arizona Supreme Court held last week that the Arizona Abortion Access Act (Proposition 139) will appear on the November 2024 general election ballot. Arizona voters will get to decide whether abortion protections should be enshrined into the Arizona Constitution at the ballot box, and Coppersmith Brockelman’s attorneys played a key role at every step along the way. The firm’s representation of Arizona for Abortion Access demonstrates the power and effectiveness of its full-service political, election, and public law practice. Coppersmith Brockelman attorneys provided comprehensive legal support from the very beginning, including drafting the initiative’s language, managing corporate formation and governance issues, and defending the measure in court. With the firm’s guidance, Arizona for Abortion Access brought together a diverse...

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