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In redistricting skirmish, Republicans fail to oust Bender
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that two of 10 Republican nominees for the Independent Redistricting Commission are ineligible to serve and ordered a selection commission to choose candidates to replace them.
Arizona court urged to decide redistricting issue
A former Arizona Supreme Court justice is urging current justices to decide whether three nominees for the state redistricting commission are eligible for appointment.
O’Grady: Redistricting challenge should wait until after members are chosen
The time isn’t right for the Arizona Supreme Court to rule on the eligibility of nominees for the Independent Redistricting Commission, the state’s solicitor general argued in briefs filed Jan. 14.
AZ Supreme Court suspends 2 lawyers for violations
The state Supreme Court has suspended two attorneys who practice in probate law for violating professional standards.
GOP delegation joins redistricting legal fray
Arizona Supreme Court justices will have more to read when it comes to the redistricting challenge filed by Republican leadership against the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments.
AZ court: Cursing not enough to convict student
The Arizona Supreme Court says that a school child must use "fighting words," not merely curse, to be found guilty of abusing a teacher.
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.
State Bar keeping ‘a close eye’ on Phillips and Phillips
Attorney Jeffrey Phillips has taken steps to maintain the name of his law firm, Phillips and Associates, after the Arizona Supreme Court ordered that he can’t be mentioned in advertisements or letterhead during his six-month suspension.
Eligibility in question for some redistricting applicants
The eligibility to serve on the Independent Redistricting Commission will be in question for some of the 25 nominees whose names were passed onto legislative leaders Dec. 8.
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.
Capitol Quotes: Dec. 3, 2010
“Don’t make up a story here. Don’t be giving credit to a pandering crybaby." — Senate President-elect Russell Pearce commenting on Sen.-elect John McComish’s complaints about committee assignments.
