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We’re proud to announce The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Edition: Nathan D. Alder – Personal Injury Litigation Geoffrey C. Haslam – Product Liability Litigation Each “Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to just one lawyer per practice area and region, making this an extraordinary recognition of their talent and leadership. In addition to the […]
Prosecutors filed criminal charges in over 40,000 cases across Utah between June 2024 and June 2025. Approximately 90% of these cases will resolve in a plea deal, where the defendant agrees to plead in exchange for some benefit from the prosecution. Because plea deals are so common, it can be important for a person charged […]
Different disputes call for different responses. A misread contract clause is not the same as a collapsed business partnership. A one-time payment dispute is different from a workplace relationship that has deteriorated over time. Choosing the right framework can determine whether the outcome lasts or unravels a few months later. At Christensen & Jensen, our […]
In Utah business lawsuits, winning does not automatically mean the other side pays your attorney fees. Before suing, defending, or settling a dispute, businesses should understand when attorney fees may be recoverable under a contract, statute, rule, or recognized exception. Because fees can affect both risk and settlement value, they should be evaluated before major […]
Are Fireworks Banned in Utah for the Fourth of July 2026? Utah is facing extreme wildfire danger heading into the Fourth of July holiday. With major fires already burning, severe drought conditions across the state, and rapidly changing fireworks rules, residents and property owners should understand where fireworks are restricted and what legal consequences may […]
When a business partner starts cutting you out of the company, the shift usually happens in stages. You stop receiving emails, lose access to financial records, get left out of key decisions, or find that passwords and distributions have changed without explanation. Before long, you may still be an owner on paper while lacking real […]
Attorney Gabriell Sabalones was appointed to the board of the Utah Council on Conflict Resolution (UCCR), where she will help lead a new initiative focused on reshaping how the legal community understands and practices conflict resolution. Her appointment continues Christensen & Jensen’s longstanding involvement with UCCR. Senior shareholder Steve Kelson served as UCCR president for […]
Getting sued can rattle even a well-run business. Most business owners do not deal with lawsuits often. When you receive a summons and complaint, the first instinct often looks like one of three bad options: ignore it, fire off an angry response, or assume the facts will sort themselves out later. None of those moves […]
In Utah, you may be handed an offer letter or contract on day one of a new job with terms you have never had to think about before. Whether you are a new doctor starting residency, a computer engineer in the middle of a hiring process, a salesperson joining a new enterprise, or one of […]
A sexual assault can upend every part of your life. You may feel unsafe on campus, struggle to attend classes, sleep, study, or stay in school. The school may make you feel like you need to carry the harm quietly while everyone else moves on. You may also assume the school’s internal process is your […]