Paul Coble, chair of Rose Law Group’s AI, intellectual property, and technology law department, comments on: Signs of perpetuating historic biases emerge as AI takes the helm of decision making

By Paige Gross | AZ Mirror In a recent study evaluating how chatbots make loan suggestions for mortgage applications, researchers at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh University found something stark: there was clear racial bias at play. With 6,000 sample loan applications based on data from the 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the chatbots recommended denials for more Black applicants than identical white counterparts. They …

Rose Law Group land use attorney Henry Hardy on new court case making cities liable for providing inaccurate zoning information

By Henry Hardy, Rose Law Group Land Use Attorney Developers can now recover monetary damages from municipalities for negligent misrepresentation during the land development process, marking a significant shift in the legal landscape. During the real estate development process, the relationship between a developer and a municipality can vary. At times, they might act as adversaries, at others, as collaborative …

Legal battle cuts off HOA’s funding to remove Sissoo trees in Scottsdale neighborhood

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Arcadia at Silverleaf residents against needless destruction of trees.) By J. Graber | YourValley Property owners who don’t want their Sissoo trees cut down by the homeowners association in the plush Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood won what they describe as a crucial battle in court recently. They hope the victory will effectively put an end to the four-year battle over the trees in the neighborhood, which is part of the larger DC Ranch …

Paradise Valley family granted variance for home remodel, with big assist from Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose!

By Janet Perez | YourValley Following a 6-2 vote, the town of Paradise Valley Board of Adjustment granted a family’s request for a variance to allow a construction modification on their already nor-conforming home. Board of Adjustment Chair Eric Leibsohn and board member James Kuykendall voted against approving the variance at the board’s Sept. meeting. Town staff had recommended that …

The Shops at Terravella commercial hub brings ‘incredible business’ to Queen Creek, says Chris Webb, partner and director of Land Development Solutions at Rose Law Group

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Newquist Commercial Properties and The Aspen Group.) By Madelaine Braggs | Rose Law Group Reporter Rose Law Group played a key role in the successful development of The Shops at Terravella, a vibrant commercial and retail center in Queen Creek. Spearheading the zoning and regulatory aspects of the project was Chris Webb, Partner and Director …

Rose Law Group Director of Land Development Solutions Group and Queen Creek resident Chris Webb on Fulton Homes’ ‘Barney Farms’ project

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Fulton Homes.) By Madelaine Braggs | Rose Law Group Reporter Queen Creek, Arizona – Rose Law Group is proud of its pivotal role in the development and success of Fulton Homes’ Barney Farms, an innovative master-planned community situated in Queen Creek. This groundbreaking development is set to redefine luxury living in the East Valley, bringing upscale amenities …

Arizona just added its largest grid battery yet; Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and energy attorney, highlights why this form of energy storage is ‘the next big thing’

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Google.) By Julian Spector | Canary Media Arizona just added its biggest grid battery so far, part of a nationwide trend toward unprecedented energy storage installations this year. Grid batteries have soared from obscurity to become the second-most popular type of power plant expected to be built in the U.S. this year — more than gas, more than wind — …

Paradise Town Council to vote on PCDS performance arts center

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Phoenix Country Day School.) By MacKenzie Brower | YourValley The special use permit amendment for Phoenix Country Day School to build a new performance arts center is scheduled for action and a public hearing April 11. Paradise Valley Town Council recently reviewed the application March 14 after the Planning Commission recommended it for approval. Vice …

Jordan Rose, founder and president of Rose Law Group, moderates homebuilding panel at LIFT AZ 2024 Summit

Investing in Talent to Elevate Arizona Join us at LIFT AZ 2024, an exclusive and immersive annual summit, where we’re taking Arizona’s investment industry to new heights. Presented by the Arizona Fund Manager Association, this exclusive one-day Summit is designed for institutional investors, family offices, private fund managers, and dedicated investment professionals committed to advancing Arizona’s financial future. At AFMA, we …

MORE ON: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess expansion

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.) By J. Graber | Scottsdale Progress The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, one of the jewels in Scottsdale’s resort and spa crown, could soon be expanding. The Scottsdale City Planning commission voted unanimously during its Feb. 28 meeting to recommend approval of a master plan update for the Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, that includes: • A new, 10,000-square-foot Italian restaurant, • A new, …