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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legislative panel to consider sentencing changes
A legislative committee meets Tuesday to consider making recommendations on changes to Arizona's criminal sentencing laws.
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.
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.
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.
Original signed Arizona Constitution on display
Some Arizona history is on display Thursday for one day only.
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.
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."