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Collins takes top federal court position after Roll is killed
Arizona federal Judge Raner C. Collins will take over Arizona’s chief federal judge position, replacing John Roll, who was killed in the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Tucson.
State’s High Court to hear legislative leaders’ redistricting demands
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to hear demands from the speaker of the House and Senate president to force the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments to come up with a new list of Republican and independent nominees for the Independent Redistricting Commission.
Top 10 legal stories of 2010: matching funds, employer sanctions, tuition tax credits
The nation’s attention often focused on Arizona court cases in 2010, with several of the state’s high-profile lawsuits landing on the docket of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Resignation, threat of legal action muddies redistricting process
The process of picking Arizona's next Independent Redistricting Commission took a dramatic turn Dec. 14 when a legislative leader threatened to sue and a member of a selection committee resigned as criticism mounted over religious comments he made.
Long legal fight ahead for health law
WASHINGTON - The scorecard on the legal fight over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is two judges in favor and one against. But these are the early rounds in preliminary bouts. The one that really counts - a showdown at the Supreme Court - is at least a year away.
House speaker accuses court commission of religious discrimination
Speaker of the House Kirk Adams let fly an accusation of religious discrimination Dec. 13 against a state commission that chooses nominees for the Independent Redistricting Commission. Adams said in a press release that it appears Christopher Gleason, a Tucson applicant for the Independent Redistricting Commission, was blocked by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments because of his fai[...]
GOP leadership cries foul over GOP redistricting commission choices
Republican legislative leaders aren't happy with their choices for the Independent Redistricting Commission and are asking that a nominating commission reconvene and reconsider.
Investigator accuses Thomas, aide of felonies
It was the afternoon of Dec. 8, 2009, and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his deputy, Lisa Aubuchon, wanted Judge Gary Donahoe off the bench before he heard a case scheduled for the next morning.
Investigator seeking disbarment for Thomas, deputy over ethics violations
An independent investigator is seeking the disbarment of former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and one of his deputies on allegations they abused their prosecutorial powers by retaliating and intimidating Thomas’ enemies.
Findings in Thomas ethics violation case coming today
An investigator appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court will release findings today of an investigation into alleged ethical violations of Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his former deputies. At stake are their licenses to practice law.
Gov. Brewer to attend Supreme Court arguments
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer plans to attend a U.S. Supreme Court hearing Wednesday in Washington for arguments on the 2006 state law that punishes employers who knowingly hire workers illegally.
Supreme Court to review AZ campaign finance law
The U.S. Supreme Court said Nov. 29 it will consider dismantling an Arizona rule that gives extra money to publicly funded candidates who face privately funded rivals.
