Supreme Court denies review of ruling against political law firm
A Phoenix law firm known for its political involvement and lawsuits will have to pay nearly $40,000 in legal fees over what a court concluded was unfounded litigation to try to stop what has become the largest medical marijuana cultivation facility in the state.
Justice John Pelander retiring from Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona Supreme Court Justice John Pelander announced Tuesday that he plans to retire, giving Republican Gov. Doug Ducey the chance to appoint his fourth justice to the seven-member high court.
Justices: Subpoenaed petition circulators must show for court
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a legal tactic used by those seeking to keep voter-proposed laws off the ballot.
Justices explain why Invest in Ed measure booted from ballot
Citing confusing language that could trip up voters, five of Arizona’s Supreme Court justices explained their decision to bar a citizen initiative to raise taxes for education in a ruling released Friday morning.
AZ Supreme Court changes criminal defense of duress
People who say they were forced by fear of death or injury to break the law need not prove they were in imminent danger at the time of the offense to escape being convicted, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Necessary or not, Supreme Court expands to 7 members
Republican lawmakers defied a core GOP principle of limited government in 2016 by passing a bill that enlarged the Arizona Supreme Court to seven justices from five.
Arizona’s two new Supreme Court justices sworn in
The state’s two newest justices of the Arizona Supreme Court were sworn in Monday as Gov. Doug Ducey, who picked them, said they will “follow the rule of law.”
Ducey selects Lopez, Gould as new Supreme Court justices
Gov. Doug Ducey selected two new justices for the Arizona Supreme Court Monday, including the first Hispanic to serve on the state’s top bench.
Arizona attorney general-elect Brnovich appoints top aides
Arizona Attorney General-elect Mark Brnovich has announced the appointment of two top officials for his incoming administration.