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Supreme Court lets lower-court ruling on marijuana sales to stand
The Arizona Supreme Court won't allow state and local officials to hide behind federal drug laws to throw roadblocks in the path of those who want to sell marijuana.
Lawyers help others with free or reduced legal services
The cost of legal services can be daunting, and even in our most urban settings, approximately 20 percent of our residents live at or below the federal poverty level. That percentage is often higher in rural areas. This population, however, is particularly vulnerable when faced with legal issues involving basic necessities of life.
Regulator sues to void rate increase approved for utility
Calling the process illegal, a utility regulator is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to void last week's vote giving the state's largest electric utility permission to immediately charge its customers an extra $7 a month.
Law to force AG investigation of cities ‘rung’ again, complaint withdrawn quickly
A Yuma lawmaker on Friday started the short-lived process of initiating an attorney general investigation into whether the City of Somerton violated state law by charging a local church a fee for a building permit.
Expert testimony on behavior of domestic violence victims allowed, court rules
Juries are entitled to hear from experts who can explain why domestic violence victims often forgive their attackers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Attorney argues lawmakers cannot outlaw medical marijuana on campus
State lawmakers have no legal right to make it a crime for medical marijuana users to possess the drug on college campuses, an attorney for a student who was arrested is arguing to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Supreme Court settles cattle fight reminiscent of the old West
In a fight reminiscent of the old West, it’s now official: Two Arizona ranchers cannot have the same brand for their cattle.
AZ Supreme Court gives citizen initiatives wide berth
The state's high court on Wednesday paved the way for more wide-ranging citizen initiatives -- assuming the proponents can get their issues on the ballot.
Amy Love: From an intern in the corner to a voice at the table
Amy Love's friends may imagine she wins the court’s favor with lawmakers by making campaign contributions and buying people boats. But she's hardly your typical lobbyist.
Darcy Olsen, longtime Goldwater Institute CEO, ousted by board
Attorney John Masterson, who represents Olsen, confirmed July 12 that the Goldwater Institute board of directors voted 7-6 to terminate Olsen’s employment agreement on June 27, nearly two weeks before the organization announced her departure.
Goldwater Institute leader stepping down after 16 years
The Goldwater Institute is losing its top staffer. CEO Darcy Olsen spent 16 years leading the conservative think tank, but is leaving the organization effective today, according to spokeswoman Starlee Coleman.
Ruling: Insanity defense triggers disclosure requirement
An Arizona Supreme Court ruling says criminal defendants who claim an insanity defense and voluntarily undergo a mental health exam must provide the results to prosecutors.
