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Ducey chooses Bolick for Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Doug Ducey reached outside the judiciary this morning to tap a lawyer known for his limited government views to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Supreme Court ends Bitter Smith case
The Arizona Supreme Court today declined to hear Susan Bitter Smith’s case. The court didn’t comment on its reasoning, but said subsequent filings in the case were “moot.”
Arizona prison teacher raped by sex offender gets $3 million
An Arizona prison teacher who was left alone in a classroom and then raped by a convicted sex offender will receive $3 million from the state to settle a lawsuit.
Former commissioners weigh in on Bitter Smith conflict
Saying there's no longer any need for a ruling, Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Monday urged the state's high court to dismiss his claim that Susan Bitter Smith was serving illegally on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Bitter Smith attorney asks Supreme Court to hear case despite resignation
The attorney for Susan Bitter Smith is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that the conflict-of-interest charges filed against her are "legally meritless'' even though she is quitting the Arizona Corporation Commission on Monday.
Gilbert pastor led notable winners in 2015 court cases
Courts, like politics, have their winners and losers. And politics was at the center of many legal controversies in 2015.
Year in Review: Big year for Redistricting Commission at U.S. Supreme Court
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission became a quasi-regular fixture at the U.S. Supreme Court this year as remapping panel defended the work it did and even its right to do it.
Teacher raped in prison by sex offender reaches settlement
An Arizona prison teacher who was left alone in a classroom and then raped by a convicted sex offender has reached a settlement in her lawsuit accusing corrections officials of failing to protect her.
Arizona AG’s Office files lawsuit against telemarketing firm
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against a telemarketing company.
Arizona to pay $300,000 to lawyers in same-sex marriage case
Lawyers representing several same-sex couples who challenged Arizona's ban on gay marriage will receive $300,000 from the state to cover attorney fees and other costs, a federal judge ruled.
Commission recommends $15,000 raise for judges
The commission that recommends salaries for lawmakers, executive officials and judges is hoping members of Arizona’s judiciary won’t have to go a full decade without a pay raise.
Attorney general plans to drop Supreme Court petition against Bitter Smith
Attorney General Mark Brnovich told the Arizona Capitol Times today that his office will likely ask to withdraw its petition with the Arizona Supreme Court next week.
