March 29, 2023

Here at Phillips Law Group, our staff members are our greatest assets. We love to celebrate our employees and all that they bring to the firm, so we’re starting a new series highlighting some of our team members so you can get to know them and see what makes our PLG team so special.  Starting […]

March 28, 2023

Several years after the first recalls of defective Takata airbags began, by the end of 2022, many of these dangerous airbags remain in vehicles across the United States. The number of Takata airbag deaths is rising and may continue to increase as long as millions remain unreplaced despite a massive and ongoing recall.   Takata Airbags […]

March 25, 2023

After having previously been Great Place to Work certified last year, we are proud to announce that Phillips Law Group was successfully Great Place to Work recertified in March 2023. Becoming a Certified Great Place to Work™ is no easy feat – it involves sending out an anonymous questionnaire to every member of a company […]

March 24, 2023

When Phillips Law Group recently had a number of computer monitors and printers left over after upgrading the firm’s computer systems, one staff member had a suggestion for how they could do some good.  Sedina Burzic, who works in Human Resources, spoke of the items to her father, Sulejman Burzic, who regularly has items like […]

March 15, 2023

As some homeowners may have unfortunately learned the hard way, just like sink drain pipes in your house can become clogged with hair, soap buildup, and more, your main sewer drain line can also become clogged and lead to some disastrous results. But whose responsibility is it when someone is dealing with a sewer backup […]

March 13, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) previously called the Takata airbags recall “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history.” And unfortunately, even years after the first recalls of these defective products began, at the end of 2022, 11 million were still yet to be replaced. Takata Airbags: Some Products Still Not […]

March 9, 2023

After several aerosol spray haircare products were recalled in 2021 because they may contain benzene – and following Johnson & Johnson’s decision to recall a number of aerosol sunscreen products that same year for the same reason – there are still new recalls being announced for similar products with benzene contamination that consumers should be […]

March 6, 2023

As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to community outreach, Phillips Law Group is always looking for meaningful opportunities to get involved in the Phoenix, Arizona community. In 2023, the firm began a new partnership with Maggie’s Place, an organization dedicated to welcoming “pregnant and parenting women and their children into a safe and loving […]

March 3, 2023

Most small business owners are aware there are certain tax credits, grants, and other financial aid processes they can utilize to improve the economic situation of their business. But the Employee Retention Credit, a fully refundable payroll tax credit, is a fairly new initiative, and there is still some confusion around which businesses can or […]

March 2, 2023

If you’ve been in a car accident or have another personal injury case you think could use the assistance of a lawyer, you might be worried about how much personal injury lawyers cost.  But the truth is, the initial investment is more about your time and resources than it is about a monetary cost. Why? […]

February 28, 2023

The Employee Retention Credit, or the ERC, has the potential to help provide significant relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a fully refundable payroll tax credit that some businesses can claim on qualified wages paid to their employees if they kept staff during the height of the crisis. But when it […]

February 24, 2023

If you’re a small business owner, you may already know the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Employee Retention Credit, a tax credit also known as the ERC or ERTC. But the qualification and application process for the ERC can be confusing, so we decided to cover just a few […]

February 23, 2023

In October 2022, Utah 4th District Judge Robert C. Lunnen dismissed a lawsuit filed by almost 100 women against Provo OB-GYN David H. Broadbent, who was accused of allegedly committing sexual assault against those women while receiving medical care from Broadbent. Although the women are appealing the ruling to the Utah Supreme Court, which has […]

February 17, 2023

If you’re a business owner, you may be at least vaguely aware of the Employee Retention Credit, also known as the ERC or ERTC. It is a fully refundable payroll tax credit meant to assist businesses that kept people on staff during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are a number of misconceptions […]

February 14, 2023

It’s Valentine’s Day, a day when people celebrate romance and show one another their love through gifts, dinner dates, and more. These celebrations generally involve couples and recognize romantic adoration, but other people get in on the lovefest too, including family, friends, and other loved ones. To mark this special occasion, we wanted to take […]

February 9, 2023

Phillips Law Group, Arizona’s largest consumer law firm with a stellar team that has been serving the Phoenix area community for almost 30 years, is proudly a certified Great Place to Work. But what does that mean, exactly, and what can prospective candidates expect of a workplace that has earned that designation? Great Place to […]

February 7, 2023

Phillips Law Group is proud to have been a staple in the Arizona community for almost 30 years. We like to think our firm is known throughout the Phoenix area for offering high-quality legal services and that those who have turned to us refer us to their friends and family, too. But for anyone who […]

February 6, 2023

As a law firm, the team at Phillips Law Group is proud to serve its many clients and secure justice for those who have been harmed by the negligence of others. But we are also proud to serve the community at large as well. Phillips Law Group gives back to the community in many ways […]

February 1, 2023

If you’ve purchased Thinx underwear in the past and have heard recent rumblings of a Thinx underwear lawsuit, don’t panic. While the brand did recently settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its underwear contains possibly harmful chemicals, there’s already a legal path you can take if you’re someone who’s impacted by the settlement.  Plaintiffs in […]

January 31, 2023

You’ve seen the commercials, the bus ads, and the social media posts. Maybe you’ve even had a friend who needed to turn to a personal injury attorney for help with a situation in the past. But what is personal injury law, exactly, and when should you consider hiring a personal injury lawyer to help you? […]

January 27, 2023

As winter weather and cold temperatures continue to impact much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the City of Phoenix website both warn consumers that, while space heaters might help keep your home warm this winter, they can also be dangerous if not operated correctly. Fortunately, there are some space heater […]

January 26, 2023

In Arizona, it is mandatory for all vehicles to have a parking brake system. When the parking brake system of an unattended vehicle fails and hits another vehicle or a person, it is commonly known as a “rollaway accident.”  Rollaway accidents can be extremely dangerous, resulting in serious or fatal injuries to innocent victims. In such a […]

January 20, 2023

A proposed class action involving makeup company Morphe LLC has stalled after parent company Forma Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 12, 2023. That makes the future of the potential Morphe class action uncertain for concerned cosmetic consumers. Previously, the Morphe class action case, filed on April 1 in California, alleged that certain […]

January 13, 2023

The Employee Retention Credit, also known as the ERC or ERTC, is a fully refundable payroll tax credit that businesses can claim on qualified wages paid to their employees if they kept staff on their payroll despite significant setbacks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though it’s for quarterly payroll tax filings from […]

January 11, 2023

It’s not too late for some business owners to claim the Employee Retention Credit, also known as the ERTC or ERC, in 2023. There is some confusing information out there about deadlines and eligibility and as a small business owner, you might believe you missed your chance to get this lucrative credit for your business. […]

January 6, 2023

If you’re the owner of a small business, by now, you may have heard of the Employee Retention Credit, also known as the ERC or the ERTC. But you might have also believed that you needed to apply for the tax credit before the end of 2022 and not know the current status of the […]

December 30, 2022

At the tail end of the holiday season every year is New Year’s Eve, a time for celebration and reflection on the past 12 months. A lot of people choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends, either at a public celebration or a private get-together. No matter how you decide to celebrate, […]

December 23, 2022

The holiday season can be very exciting, but that excitement also comes with the hustle and bustle of Christmas which can lead to unfortunate incidents like house fires, car accidents, and more. This Christmas, we wanted to offer just a few safety tips to keep in mind to keep you and your loved ones safer during […]

December 22, 2022

At Phillips Law Group, the team works to regularly connect and give back to the Arizona communities we serve through various outreach events. That doesn’t change at Christmastime – indeed, this time of year, everyone at Phillips works harder than ever to get into the giving spirit, and one way we try to make someone’s […]

December 1, 2022

If you’re renting a space such as an apartment as a tenant, and you are injured due to negligence on the part of the landlord of the property, you might be surprised to learn that you may be able to hold the landlord liable for negligent security reasons and potentially have a landlord liability case. “Negligent security” […]