[VIDEO] Tillerson to shut cyber office in state department reorganization; Rose Law Group litigation attorney Lauren Reynolds, who focuses on privacy and data breach issues, says ‘international cooperation’ vital

By Nick Wadhams and Nafeesa Syeed | Bloomberg Cyber coordinator helped negotiate 2015 pact with China Office will be merged into bureau handling economic affairs Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is shutting down an office that coordinates cyber issues with other countries, according to two people familiar with the plan, in a move that critics said will diminish the U.S. …

All-star lineup of presenters announced for ULI’s 10 Hottest Intersections Program; Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose presenting

Urban Land Institute Arizona The “10 Hottest Intersections in Metro Phoenix” are BACK! ULI Arizona is celebrating the 10th anniversary of this highly successful program by revisiting the conclusions drawn a decade ago. Along with unveiling the NEW 10 Hottest Intersections, the program will recap the results from 2007 – which predictions came true and which ones missed the mark? …

Phoenix International Raceway construction on track for November NASCAR races

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents  Phoenix International Raceway By Laura Gómez | The Republic Construction crews at Phoenix International Raceway are in full-speed-ahead mode on the speedway’s $178 million makeover. Since breaking ground earlier this year about 150 construction workers have set up the steel skeleton of some of the new grandstands, dug a new pedestrian tunnel and will continue to remodel the Bobby Allison Grandstand’s suites. READ …

Conservation district wary of governor’s proposals on water

Disclosure: Rose Law Group is a member of the governor’s Groundwater Committee By Rachel Leingang | Arizona Capitol Times Arizona water bigwigs are meeting with the governor’s staff in an attempt to unify the state’s voice on water issues and come up with new ideas to conserve and manage water. But the plans have stirred uneasiness among some water stakeholders, who say …

Democrats steer clear of new Internet privacy bill in Congress; an ‘urgent issue,’ says Rose Law Group cyberlaw attorney Lauren Reynolds

By Melissa Quinn | Washington Examiner When Republicans used the Congressional Review Act this year to roll back Internet privacy regulations drafted during the Obama administration, they found themselves on the receiving end of attacks from Democrats, constituents, and even late-night TV hosts. The regulations proposed by the Federal Communications Commission would have required Internet service providers to obtain consent …

Apex discusses construction of Motorsports Club

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Apex Motor Club By Bethany Blundell | Casa Grand Dispatch Partners of Apex Motorsports Club chose to locate in Maricopa because of its proximity to golf courses, casinos and the Phoenix metropolitan area, an official with the company says. Matt Williams spoke at a Maricopa Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday about construction of the new facility …

Olivia de Havilland sues FX, Ryan Murphy over ‘Feud’ portrayal; if successful, could chill other media, says Rose Law Group litigator Evan Bolick

By Alex Stedman | Variety On the eve of her 101st birthday, Olivia de Havilland is serving FX with a gift of her own — a lawsuit. The actress is suing the network, along with Ryan Murphy Productions, over her portrayal in “Feud,” saying that it paints her in a false light, according to court documents obtained by Variety. The …

What agents should know about the rise of ‘silver splitter’ divorces; Kaine Fisher, partner and director of Family Law at Rose Law Group, comments

Agents, are you prepared to handle this new demographic? By Amber Taufen | Inman Key Takeaways Divorce rates are rising nationally for older couples, which means agents should be prepared to handle this group as they sell the property they shared and buy new, separate property. Agents should be sensitive to the challenges faced by former spouses who have not …

Arizona furniture company wins trademark suit in federal court; might be able to recuperate some costs, says Jeremy Kapteyn, chair of Rose Law Group Intellectual Property Department

By Ben Moffat | Cronkite News A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that an Arizona furniture company had its trademarks infringed by another company that used its name and its logo to sell identical products – what the court called “slam-dunk evidence” of infringement. Stone Creek sued Omnia Italian Design, which had manufactured leather furniture under license for the Arizona …