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Goldwater Institute CEO Darcy Olsen suggests fiscal fixes
The Goldwater Institute is among the most powerful public policy organizations in the Southwest, and behind all of its decisions is Darcy Olsen.
South Mountain JP Cody Williams reprimanded
The state commission that enforces judicial conduct has reprimanded Justice of the Peace Cody Williams on grounds he is consistently absent from his $101,500-a-year job and he created an appearance of impropriety when he didn’t transfer a personal speeding ticket to another judge.
Chief Justice: a civics lesson is in order
Made aware of a budding website formed by unidentified conservatives who intend to influence judicial retention elections, White Berch said that criticism of the bench is fair game, but added she felt much of the public is in dire need of a civics lesson.
Phillips and Associates attorney seeks lighter punishment from Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court justices indicated Oct. 5 that they were troubled by the stiff discipline dealt to attorney Jeffrey Phillips, who is the face of the heavily advertised law firm, Phillips and Associates, and is fighting to keep his license.
Judges conflicted on expert witness law; high court may intervene
Two judges have issued contradictory rulings on whether a new law regarding expert witnesses and testimony is constitutional, and attorneys are now asking the Arizona Supreme Court to decide the matter.
Three finalists remain for AZ Supreme Court opening
Two appellate judges and a small-town judge were chosen Sept. 30 as finalists to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Panel interviews Arizona Supreme Court semifinalists
A state nominating commission is spending the day interviewing nine semifinalists for an Arizona Supreme Court vacancy.
‘Fighting words’ or just bad behavior?
Arizona’s latest First Amendment Supreme Court case is trying to determine whether a Deer Valley High School student’s foul-mouthed insults hurled at a teacher are “fighting words” and criminal. The... […]
Commission selects 9, including Hauser, for Supreme Court interviews
A commission charged with choosing nominees for the next Arizona Supreme Court justice pared its list of candidates to nine on Sept. 13. Among those making the cut was Lisa Hauser, who ruffled feathers by meeting with several commissioners to lobby for her.
AZ Supreme Court refuses to hear Thomas’ appeals
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will not get a day before the Arizona Supreme Court.
Application process opens for Arizona court vacancy
A state commission is now accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Commission seeks Justice Ryan replacement
A state court commission is beginning the process of replacing Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael Ryan, who is retiring Aug. 6.
