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On October 1, 2025, Fennemore officially joined forces with Denver-based Galvanize Law, marking more than an expansion of construction law services across the West. The combination not only grows Fennemore’s Denver footprint but also brings in a women-founded boutique firm with a deep interest and extensive experience in construction law in Denve…

A recent Arizona Supreme Court decision, Roundtree v. City of Page, has clarified something many may not have realized: citizens in Arizona cities and towns can use the initiative process to make or change local laws. As long as an initiative establishes a policy and includes a way to enforce it, it is valid and belongs on the ballot. On PBS Arizon…

Argus Professional Storage Management (“APSM”), a prominent self-storage management company, has signed a contribution agreement to combine with SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA). Fennemore guided APSM through the deal, supporting the company’s strategy for national growth. Through this transaction, APSM gains ac…

California’s housing crisis has put enormous pressure on lawmakers to strike a balance between speeding up development and preserving environmental protections. Two recent laws—SB 131 and AB 130—continue that trend, introducing changes to how the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local housing regulations interact with project a…

California is no stranger to wildfires. This year alone has seen 7,068 wildfires burning over 521,000 acres, according to CAL FIRE, the state’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Factors such as dry vegetation, changes in precipitation, powerful winds, warmer temperatures, and human causes like campfires and arson contribute to wildf…

How Recent Court Decisions Expand Business Liability “I’ve been cheated!” It’s a common complaint when a customer feels that a business misled or cheated them out of money in the purchase of a product or a service. Normally, such disputes are resolved through negotiations, refunds, or potentially a civil contract claim. But recent Californi…