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Firm Wins Motion to Dismiss $100K Tax Deficiency Case
Published on August 21, 2012

Wilenchik & Bartness attorney Jack Wilenchik won a Motion to Dismiss a $100,000 tax deficiency in Utah federal district court, and attorney’s fees under IRC 7430. Mr. Wilenchik argued that under IRC 6502 the government has ten years to collect a tax after it has been assessed, and that period…

8-15-12 Sheriff Paul Babeu
Published on August 16, 2012

Sheriff Paul Babeu stops by the studio to talk about why he is still the best darned Sheriff that Pinal County has ever had.

Mediation Styles
Published on August 12, 2012

Before you decide on a mediator you should make sure to ask him or her to describe his or her mediation style. There are three types of mediation styles: evaluative, facilitative, and transformational. You should consider which of them would best further your goals. Some mediators choose a style and…

Wilenchik & Bartness Defends Pastor Michael Salman, Who was Jailed for Preaching in his Home
Published on August 3, 2012

Wilenchik & Bartness attorney Jack Wilenchik, who is an affiliate of the Rutherford Institute, is representing Pastor Salman pro bono. Pastor Salman was accused of violating zoning and building codes because he held religious meetings in his home that were attended by around 40 people, all friends and family. Mr….

Firm Wins Motion for Summary Judgment in Construction Defect Case
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On June 14, 2012, Wilenchik & Bartness prevailed on its motion for summary judgment on behalf of a major homebuilder in a construction defect action.  As a result of the motion, the entire action was dismissed.  The firm was awarded all its fees and costs related to the claim.

Firm Wins Motion for Summary Judgment
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Wilenchik & Bartness recently won a motion for partial summary judgment in Maricopa County Superior Court, successfully dismissing several claims that were brought against its investment banker client The dismissed claims involved allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and breach of an employment contract, and sought to prohibit the client…

8-1-12 Martha McSally
Published on August 1, 2012

Guest Martha McSally, who is running for Gabriel Giffords’s former seat in Tucson / CD #2, is the first woman combat fighter pilot. She fought the military on its policy that service women should have to wear Muslim garb in Saudi Arabia and won. She was also John Kyl’s advisor…

8-8-12 Sal Diciccio on Legal-ease
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Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio talks about how he managed to organize more than 100 Phoenix construction and development industry professionals to re-write the rules for construction permits in the City of Phoenix. Also on the show: Rebekah Morris from the Arizona Builders Exchange, an online trade paper that focuses on…

7-25-12 Ben Quayle, the Colorado Shooting
Published on July 25, 2012

Ben Quayle gives an update on the Fast and Furious scandal and on what he is up to in Congress. Also, we get an update on the recent Colorado shooting.

7-18-12 Steve Chucri
Published on July 20, 2012

Jack talks to Steve Chucri, who is running for the County Board of Supervisors against Lester Pearce, Russell Pearce’s brother.