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UpClose with Michael Ryan
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael Ryan hung up his robe Aug. 6, ending a 32-year legal career that began as a prosecutor and proceeded to a management position in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and seats on Maricopa County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Allegations of long-simmering political feud mark constable race
One of Rep. Ben Miranda’s political rivals in the three-way Democratic constable race — Constable Jimmie Munoz, Sr. — is leveling allegations that Miranda has no intention of fulfilling the constable post or leaving his law practice. Munoz, who is seeking his third term as constable, said Miranda is trying to “spoil the vote” because of a long-simmering rivalry between the pair.
Complaints force 9 from ballot
More than half of the candidates whose petition signatures were challenged this election cycle either were kicked off the ballot by a judge or withdrew voluntarily in the face of a likely courtroom defeat.
2 Renzi associates headed for federal court trial
Two associates of former Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi are set for trial this week in a case tied to allegations that the congressman looted his family insurance business to fund his campaigns and for personal expenses.
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Award Winners
A comprehensive list and short bios of all the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Award winners.
77th Annual State Bar Convention Award Winners
A comprehensive list and bios for all the 77th Annual State Bar Convention Award winners.
New disciplinary direction
Accused and accusers figure to benefit from proposed changes to the attorney discipline system, members of the State Bar of Arizona say.
State Bar Theme: ‘The Future is Now’
Planners of this year’s State Bar of Arizona Convention have their eyes on the horizon, realizing one very important fact: the practice of law is changing.
A lawyer walks into a Bar…
Alan Bayham gets paid to argue, so it’s no surprise that he speaks passionately and convincingly about his goals as the incoming president of the State Bar of Arizona — just don’t mention that other staple of the legal profession, lawyer jokes.
Officials say Quelland’s seat now vacant
Arizona officials say the state House seat held by Republican Doug Quelland of Phoenix is officially vacant because of a court ruling upholding Quelland's removal from office. But Quelland's lawyer says that isn't so and the state is acting prematurely.
