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President Approves Congress' Amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harrassment

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed H.R. 4445 into law. Named as the “Ending Force Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act,” it changes the Federal Arbitration Act by removing the mandatory arbitration requirement for Sexual Assault and Harassment victims and giving the victims the discretion to settle their grievances through arbitration or litigate them in court. Furthermore, it makes an arbitration agreement unenforceable or voidable even when the agreement has been made before the act’s passage.

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Are My Marijuana Charges Eligible for Expungement?

On November 3, 2020, Arizona voters passed Proposition 207, also known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act. This act permitted the legalization, taxation, possession, and recreational use of marijuana for adults twenty-one years old or older. Additionally, Prop. 207 included a new statute, A.R.S. § 36-2862, that provides a path to expungement for individuals previously convicted of certain marijuana-related offenses and allows dismissal of pending charges.

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Sexual Harassment Leading to Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in the Workplace

When an employee experiences severe emotional distress as a result of sexual harassment, the employee may have a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). Sexual harassment is a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment can take two forms: hostile environment or quid pro quo. Fuller v. City of Oakland, stated a plaintiff claiming sexual harassment resulting in a hostile environment must prove:

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When Can Police Legally Search Your Car?

In Arizona, a police officer's request to search a driver's vehicle is a commonly misunderstood interaction between citizens and law enforcement. There are legal limitations placed on a police officer's legal authority to search a driver's vehicle. Tyler Allen Law Firm explains when police can legally search your car. Contact us to discuss how our team builds a strong legal case that protects a defendant's constitutional rights after police vehicle searches.

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What Crimes Constitute Federal Charges? [Infographic]

If you are charge with a federal crime, you need a criminal defense attorney who provides a strong defense based on federal law and the federal court system. Contact Tyler Allen Law Firm located in Phoenix, AZ. If you are charged with a federal crime, you need a criminal defense lawyer who provides a strong defense based on federal law and the federal court system. Contact Tyler Allen Law Firm today.

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What Are "Aggravating and Mitigating Factors"?

Phoenix attorneys, the Tyler Allen Law Firm, explain what aggravating and mitigating factors are in relation to Arizona law in this comprehensive blog post. At Tyler Allen Law Firm, our team will present evidence carefully that shows you deserve a more lenient sentence based on mitigating factors if you choose to accept a guilty plea or are convicted.

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What is Entrapment?

If you are facing burglary or theft charges in Phoenix, Arizona, get the help from experienced criminal defense attorneys at Tyler Allen Law Firm. The concept of entrapment broadly states that Arizona law enforcement cannot induce a defendant to commit a crime that would not have been committed without law enforcement presenting the opportunity to do so.

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How Does Parole Work?

The legal system views a parole hearing as an act of mercy and grace on the part of the court, meaning that there is no certainty that a defendant can receive a parole hearing. Contact Tyler Allen Law Firm for a legal consultation to discuss how one of our criminal defense attorneys can help you work within the Arizona criminal defense system to obtain a chance at parole.

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