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Court weighs whether political flamethrowers can damage 3rd parties
Mudslinging isn’t new to politics, but changes in technology make private citizens more susceptible to being dragged into the fray — and they should have legal recourse, the attorney for a former congressional candidate’s employer argued to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to let AG argue case against regents
The Arizona Supreme Court is going to give Attorney General Mark Brnovich one more chance to try to sue the Board of Regents over what he contends is an illegal deal to build a hotel and conference center.
Tucson vaccine mandate illegal, AG says
A Tucson ordinance requiring city employees to get vaccinated or face suspension is illegal, Attorney General Mark Brnovich concluded Tuesday.
Senate, watchdog group, wrangle over audit records
An attorney for American Oversight charged on September 1 that the Senate has not complied with a court order to surrender all the documents it has dealing with the audit of the 2020 election.
Hospitals can’t sue pharmacies for opioid costs
Tucson Medical Center has no right to sue a major national pharmacy on the claim that it is negligent for distributing opioids in the state, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled September 1.
Court aims to end racial bias in jury selection with new rules
Arizona is about to become the first state in the nation to eliminate the ability of attorneys to strike prospective jurors based on what may only be hunches, a practice that often ends up culling minorities.
Supreme Court to consider Senate public-records case
It's going to be at least another three weeks before Arizonans have any chance of getting access to all of the documents in the hands of Cyber Ninjas that show how it has conducted its audit.
Court rules Prop 208 surcharge can stay – for now
The Arizona Supreme Court on August 19 ruled the income tax surcharge on the wealthy can remain, at least for the time being.
Court rules public schools not required to protect children off campus
Schools can't be held accountable for violent incidents between students that occur off campus, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Tax issue: Is shooting range amusement?
A day at the shooting range may provide amusement, but, for tax purposes, one range is hoping the state’s high court also sees it as a place to “learn how to shoot, practice necessary professional skills, and improve self-defense training.”
Supreme Court rules judges don’t need to justify juror dismissals
The Arizona Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that trial judges in the state do not have to give explicit evidence for demeanor-based jury strikes unless the explanation offered by the prosecutor is deemed to be implausible.
Court: Juror names not public information
The public has no legal right to know the names of jurors who are hearing cases, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled.
