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12-21-11 Redistricting Commissioner Richard Stertz
Published on December 22, 2011

Jack interviews a member of the redistricting panel Richard Stertz as well as Robert Richie, Executive Director of Fairvote.org.

12-14-11 Michele Reagan and the Mortgage Crisis
Published on December 14, 2011

State Senator Michele Reagan comes on to talk about her efforts to push legislation that would make it easier for homeowners who don’t want to default but can’t refinance their loan to find somebody who will help them, preferably from a local bank. Also, Paul Klimke from the Arizona Association…

Firm argues healthcare provider’s right to be paid for Medicaid/AHCCCS patients
Published on December 13, 2011

Wilenchik and Bartness is arguing a preliminary injunction to insure that health care providers are paid for emergency behavioral health services provided to medically indigent people in Maricopa County hospitals. The defendant, a private “behavioral health authority” employed by the State, has taken the position that it will not pay…

Firm wins grand jury remand of white-collar criminal case against local developer
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The State’s case fell apart back in September after the Judge ruled that the prosecution’s main piece of evidence, a series of letters between the developer and his former business partners, were  merely “settlement negotiations,” which are inadmissible as a matter of law. Because the letters were originally presented to…

Firm wins motion for summary judgment defending homebuilder from construction defect claim
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Wilenchik and Bartness represents a home builder that was sued for alleged construction defects. The plaintiff asked the homebuilder to pay for the costs to repair the home, which at this point is substantially more than the home is worth. The firm filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that…

After Wilenchik and Bartness wins jury verdict for $1.6 million, Defendant finally stipulates to pay
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The jury handed down a verdict for $1.6 million last spring. The firm brought claims of bad faith and breach of contract against a national title insurance company on behalf of a local developer and won after more than a weeklong trial. The Defendant finally paid the damages for breach…

11-30-11 – Obamacare and Matt Heinz
Published on November 30, 2011

Dennis Wilenchik talks to State Rep. Matt Heinz from Tucson, who is also a doctor, about what Obamacare really means, and callers phone in to voice their disapproval.

Wilenchik and Bartness Attorney Kathleen Martoncik Gives Birth to Mary Theresa Martoncik
Published on November 26, 2011

W&B attorney Kathleen Martoncik gave birth to her first child, Mary Theresa Martoncik, on November 25, 2011.

11-23-11 Sheriff Joe on the Show
Published on November 23, 2011

Sheriff Joe talks about everything from the President’s birth certificate to the Russell Pearce recall.

11-16-11 Rep. Jerry Weiers, Wil Cardon, Bob Littlefield
Published on November 17, 2011

Dennis Wilenchik interviews Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, about the future of immigration policies in Arizona and the “Utah compact.” Also, state Rep. Jerry Weiers talks about promoting employment opportunities for veterans, and Mesa businessman Wil Cardon discusses his campaign for Jon Kyl’s seat in the U.S….