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Jun 22, 2017

Arizona Court of Appeals ruling possible setback for gay rights

Saying lawmakers wrote what they meant, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the same-sex spouse of a woman who gave birth to a child is not entitled to a presumption she is a parent.

May 19, 2017

Property tax on solar companies nixed by Court of Appeals

Rooftop solar companies that lease panels to customers shouldn’t be charged property taxes for the solar arrays, an Arizona appellate court ruled Thursday.

May 16, 2017

Fired child welfare workers lose bid to get back jobs

The case has its roots in the finding in late 2013 that almost one of every 12 child-abuse complaints reported to Child Protective Services that year was not investigated.

May 4, 2017

Horse trade could lead to legal action in city ballot measure

In a bid to get votes for the state budget, Republican lawmakers are picking a new legal fight with charter cities.

Apr 25, 2017

Court rules bail not a right for accused rapists

People charged with rape are not eligible for bail, even if prosecutors cannot prove they are an ongoing danger to the community, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

Apr 18, 2017

AZ Supreme Court to rule on same-sex parental rights

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to review the case of a same-sex spouse who was granted parental rights over her ex-wife’s biological child.

Mar 28, 2017

Court rejects power co-op’s appeal for $7 million tax refund

The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday rebuffed arguments by the Arizona Electric Power Cooperative that it need not pay the state's use tax on coal and natural gas it purchases from out-of-state suppliers.

Mar 2, 2017

Court slams Arizona agency over delayed appeals filings

The chief judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals is ordering the state's massive social services agency to immediately file citizen appeals of its decisions or face contempt of court proceedings.

Dec 29, 2016

Sheriff Joe Arpaio asks court to throw out contempt ruling

The request came as Sheriff Joe Arpaio's 24-year tenure as sheriff is set to end Sunday.

Dec 27, 2016

Scapegoats or not, fired child welfare workers won’t get jobs back

Five child welfare workers fired in the wake of a scandal about uninvestigated abuse complaints will not be getting their jobs back.

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Dec 14, 2016

Court to rule on when police may frisk detainee’s companions

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to consider when police may frisk companions of somebody legally taken into custody.

Dec 12, 2016

Superior Court judge appointed to Arizona Court of Appeals

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Beene has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Court of Appeals.

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