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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.