Are you being paid for texts and emails? David McDowell, Rose Law Group partner and Litigation Department director provides answer in ‘Mediastars Worldwide’

By David McDowell, Rose Law Group partner and director of Litigation Department | Mediastars Worldwide Its no secret that working in broadcasting requires more than just producing, writing, shooting or presenting a story on-air. Are you being compensated for everything you’re expected to do? Technology has made the world a very small place AND stations/networks want you to be connected and …

Does your employment policy address text messaging, emails and voicemails?

By David McDowell, Rose Law Group A recent spate of lawsuits under state and federal wage and hour laws raise issues about pay for non-exempt employees who answer text messages, emails, or voicemails after hours. Suits against T-Mobile, the City of Chicago, and CB Richard Ellis contend that non-exempt employees were required to respond to electronic communications after hours and …

EXCLUSIVE: The State has no duty to protect your property against naturally occurring fires

By David McDowell | Partner and Director of Rose Law Group Litigation Department In a pair of cases brought by property owners who suffered property damage stemming from the 2013 Yarnell Hill fire, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, held the state does not owe property owners a duty to protect their property against a naturally caused fire.  …

Recovering attorneys’ fees not automatic; David McDowell, Rose Law Group Partner and Director of Litigation Department, discusses recent AZ Supreme Court Decision

By David McDowell | Partner and Director of Rose Law Group Litigation Department Receiving a judgment in your favor at trial does not automatically make you the prevailing party for the purpose of recovering your attorneys’ fees under the recently decided Arizona Supreme Court case of American Power Products, Inc., v. CSK Auto, Inc. On March 23, 2017, the Arizona …

Rose Law Group Senior Litigation Attorney David McDowell wins big crediting early preparation and an aggressive defense that lead to an inexpensive resolution

An aggressive comparative fault argument allowed Rose Law Group Senior Litigator David McDowell to resolve a claim against an international retailer for less than half of the value reserved and less than a third of plaintiff’s alleged medical damages. Early evaluation and retention of medical experts put Rose Law Group Senior Litigator David McDowell in a position to settle a …

Rose Law Group adds accomplished litigator David McDowell to growing practice

McDowell Brings 20-years and a wide range of litigation experience (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale based Rose Law Group pc is pleased to add experienced and accomplished litigator David McDowell as an integral part of its growing litigation department in 2015. McDowell, who has more than 20 years under his belt brings extensive experience litigating commercial and contract disputes, professional liability …