Eyebrow threaders sue Board of Cosmetology
The Institute for Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology over its crackdown on a hair removal practice known as threading.
Phoenix suspends time requirements on pot permits
Phoenix has suspended its 180-day requirement for holders of medical-marijuana permits to seek state licenses.
U.S. attorney: Brewer and Horne’s lawsuit logic ‘disingenuous’
Dennis Burke, the U.S. attorney for Arizona, said prosecution of state employees was not mentioned in the letter sent to state officials because it was never intended to indicate that.
“They're saying, ‘I can't believe he's going after state employees.’ It's not in my letter.”
Hogan: AHCCCS lawsuit coming by end of May
Attorney Tim Hogan said he will file his long-awaited lawsuit against an upcoming round of Medicaid cuts by the end of month, giving the courts a chance to stop the proposal before the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System can implement a partial enrollment freeze on July 1.
AEA eying possible lawsuit over paycheck deduction bill
The state's largest teachers union is mulling a lawsuit against a new state law it says unfairly restricts the way it can use union dues to communicate with members about political issues.
Unions file suit against law that restricts picketing
Unions filed suit May 9 against Gov. Jan Brewer to halt the enforcement of a new law that, among many provisions, makes unruly picketing illegal and lowers the standard for defaming an employer.
Feet-nibbling fish salon owner looking to reinstate lawsuit
A Gilbert nail-salon owner whose service of using tiny fish to exfoliate feet was squashed by the Board of Cosmetology asked the Court of Appeals April 27 to overturn a lower court’s dismissal of her lawsuit.
AHCCCS lawsuit on hold, but not for long
A liberal advocacy group said it will wait to see if the feds shoot down Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid reform plan before it files a lawsuit to do the same.
Judge to hear Legislature’s bid to defend law
The judge considering challenges to Arizona's immigration enforcement law is scheduled to hear arguments Friday over the Arizona Legislature's request to join the governor in helping to defend the law.
State to defend benefit cuts to gay partners
State attorneys return to federal court today to defend the Legislature's decision to deny health benefits to gay partners of state employees.
Formal disciplinary complaint filed against Thomas
A formal attorney-discipline complaint was filed Thursday against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, alleging he based a lawsuit and criminal investigations of county officials on his animosity toward them.
Bill would allow legislative leaders to join legal fight for SB 1070
A House committee on Tuesday endorsed legislation that would allow the House speaker and Senate president to initiate legal proceedings and appear on behalf of their chambers in support of SB 1070.