The Arizona Supreme Court has temporarily suspended its consideration of KPMG’s request to obtain an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) license, which would enable the Big Four accounting firm to offer legal services in the state. Despite a committee’s recommendation to approve KPMG’s application, the justices expressed reservations about moving forward at this time. This development marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate surrounding non-lawyer ownership and involvement in legal services.
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