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Jan 11, 2011

Legislature swiftly passes, Brewer signs bill to restrict funeral protests

To members of a notorious Kansas-based church who are planning to picket the funerals of victims of the shooting rampage in Tucson, Arizona sent this message today: We don't want you here.

Jan 10, 2011

Barto wants to raise burden of proof in all medical liability cases

Following a hard-fought battle to raise the burden of proof of malpractice cases against emergency room doctors, a senior Republican wants to expand it to all physicians.

Jan 3, 2011

New Arizona AG says he’ll defend immigration law

Newly sworn in Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne says he'll help defend SB1070, the controversial law targeting illegal immigration.

Jan 3, 2011

Upstart Brownstein hires three from Fennemore Craig

Denver-based law and lobbying firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has lured away three of Fennemore Craig's top people, marking its second talent-grab since announcing the opening of a new office in Phoenix last month.

Dec 21, 2010

Harper revives ‘guns on campus’ effort

Harper is renewing his goal of allowing faculty with concealed weapons permits to carry firearms on colleges and universities. His H2001 has already gained the attention of national gun-control groups, which claim the legislation would hamper law enforcement officers responding to campus shootings.

Dec 14, 2010

Legislative panel to consider sentencing changes

A legislative committee meets Tuesday to consider making recommendations on changes to Arizona's criminal sentencing laws.

Dec 10, 2010

Arizonans mark 100th anniversary of Constitution

The original Arizona Constitution was on display Thursday a�� the 100th anniversary of its signing a�� for a day to mark the opening of an Arizona Capitol Museum display on the 21,603-word document that gave the 48th state its legal and policy framework.

Dec 10, 2010

High-powered law firm coming to Phoenix

Top law and lobbying firms in the Valley will have to keep a closer eye on their employees after the first of the year.

Dec 9, 2010

Group’s bid to join immigration lawsuit is denied

A federal judge has denied a request by the Arizona Latino Republican Association to become a party to the federal government's challenge to the state's new immigration law.

Dec 9, 2010

Original signed Arizona Constitution on display

Some Arizona history is on display Thursday for one day only.

Dec 8, 2010

Arizona immigration law once again before the US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday on Arizona's employer sanctions law.

Dec 6, 2010

Investigator: Thomas’ ‘reckless’ corruption, abuse

An independent legal ethics expert appointed to investigate claims against Andrew Thomas has found the former county attorney waged a "reckless, four-year campaign of corruption and power abuse."

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