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1-25-12 Education in Arizona
Published on January 30, 2012

Arizona places 44th in the nation for education and we’re tired of hearing about it – so what can we do? Dennis and Jack talk to Spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Education Andrew Lefevre, Director of Basis Charter Schools Dr. Michael Block, and Manager of Training Recruiting for Fry’s…

Firms Wins Motion for Summary Judgment Defending Homeowner from Bank Deficiency
Published on January 28, 2012

Wilenchik and Bartness won a motion for summary judgment defending a homeowner from the bank’s claim to a $350,000 deficiency after his home was foreclosed on. Wilenchik and Bartness argued that the Mueller ruling, which was handed down by the Court of Appeals a week before argument, precluded the action….

1-18-11 – State Treasurer Doug Ducey
Published on January 18, 2012

Dennis talks to State Treasurer Doug Ducey about the Governor’s proposal to buy back the capitol buildings before the 100 year anniversary of the state, weighs in on the temporary sales tax, and discusses whether tax loopholes are costing the state.

1-11-12 Is the Economy Recovering?
Published on January 12, 2012

Dennis Wilenchik talks to Arizona bank officers Dave Ralston – CEO of Bank of Arizona and Stephen P. Haggard – President and CEO of Metro Phoenix Bank along with Paul Hickman – President of The Arizona Bankers Association about local economic growth, lending, housing and the financial health of doing…

1-4-12 Elder Abuse with Tom Horne
Published on January 4, 2012

Dennis Wilenchik talks to State Attorney General Tom Horne as well as the local head of the AARP David Mitchell and elder rights attorney Jim Fassold about problems with elderly abuse, exploitation and neglect.

12-28-11 Politics and Today’s Youth
Published on December 28, 2011

Jack Wilenchik talks to three ASU students about where young people stand on today’s issues. Happy Holidays from Legal-ease!

Happy Holidays from Wilenchik and Bartness!
Published on December 23, 2011
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…