Businessman claims charter school favoritism in Legislature led to criminal charges
Key Points: Consultant claims pro-charter school sentiment led to improper criminal charges Complaint alleges state’s dismissal of charges with prejudice show no crime  New lawsuit alleges malicious prosecution, reputational damages […]
Trump’s former chief of staff claims immunity from fake electors charges
Key Points:Â Meadows claims immunity from election fraud; says his actions were within official White House duties Judge Tuchi previously rejected same defense by ruling his conduct exceeded his official […]
AG Mayes defends action against Fondomonte despite coalition of farmers, ranchers and cities
Key Points: The state says Fondomonte, a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm, is creating a public nuisance by excessive groundwater pumping A local coalition is attempting to stop the attorney general from […]
Coalition of farmers, cities want to stop Mayes’ groundwater lawsuit
Key Points: Mayes’ lawsuit is aimed at a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm using Arizona water Farmers, cities challenge Mayes’ lawsuit as legally unfounded Case could set precedent affecting all Arizona groundwater […]
Commerce Authority defends film tax credits from critics
Key Points: Arizona defends $125 million annual film tax credits as constitutional Critics argue the credits violate the Gift Clause, lack revenue return State claims tax credits aren’t “gifts” under […]
Mayes and AGs from other states sue to block Trump tariffs
Key Points:Â Attorneys general says Trump tariffs are unconstitutional Tariffs will increase costs for ADOT Plaintiffs say the price increases will hurt U.S. businesses Attorney General Kris Mayes wants the […]
Wildfire liability bill amended to be less protective of Arizona utility companies
Key Points: A bill to reduce liability for utility companies that start wildfires has been amended The amendments remove many of the sweeping protections for utilities The new bill is […]
Cannabis company alleges Gov. Hobbs’ aide improperly intervened in marijuana license case
Key Points: Lawsuit accuses Gov. Hobbs’ chief of staff of helping Trulieve get a late marijuana license Plaintiffs say the deal violates Arizona law and the state’s Gift Clause State […]
Arizona joins 18 other states in lawsuit against Trump’s election orders
Calling the president’s actions illegal, Arizona and other states filed suit Thursday to block a new executive order designed to impose new federal regulations on how the states conduct elections. […]
Republican lawmakers pushing to free $15.3 million to Prescott rodeo held up in court
Republican lawmakers are working to sidestep a court challenge that has kept $15.3 million earmarked for improvements at the rodeo grounds in Prescott locked up for more than two years. […]
Arizona Supreme Court reignites 2020 safety lawsuit against Circle K
Store owners have a legal responsibility to keep their shops “reasonably safe” for customers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled March 12. The justices rejected claims by Circle K that because […]
Toma, Petersen challenge transgender lawsuit ruling
The state's top two Republican lawmakers are asking a federal appeals court to protect them from having to explain their motives in promoting and voting to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports.