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Court buries finding justices erred in wearing robes at religious function
Clarification: This story has been updated with information from the court on the ethics opinion distribution process and additional comment from a court spokesperson. An opinion finding justices were wrong […]
Attorneys for state deny lawmakers did anything wrong by allocating millions for Prescott Rodeo
Lawyers for the state are denying that lawmakers did anything wrong by allocating $15.3 million for the Prescott Rodeo.
A litigator’s primer to a lawsuit settlement
Trials are very costly — both in terms of expense and the emotional exhaustion that comes from the weeks of preparation and the long days spent in the courthouse.
‘I was wrongfully convicted’: Exonerated Arizonan fights to change criminal justice
Khalil Rushdan, who was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder and incarcerated for 15 years, spoke at the spoke at the Innocence Network conference on April 14 and 15 in Phoenix.
County opposes Lake’s expedited public records request
Lawyers for Maricopa County say a judge shouldn’t force the county to expedite a records request filed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s team.
Top Ducey aides step into private practice at Phoenix firm
It wasn’t a case of jumping a sinking ship when two of Gov. Doug Ducey’s key aides decided to return to the private sector as the governor was gearing up for his re-election campaign.
Mesnard approves funding for legal expenses for lawmakers involved in sexual harassment inquiry
Four Arizona state representatives swept up in a sexual harassment investigation at the Capitol may hire attorneys paid for with public monies to represent them in the inquiry.
Paul Bender: A constitutional authority still learns from his students
The media usually seeks out the analysis and opinions of Arizona State University law professor Paul Bender when there’s a news story involving questions of Arizona law or the U.S. Constitution.
High court: Lawyers can’t help clients get medical marijuana
The Arizona Supreme Court won’t repeal rules that threaten lawyers with disbarment if they help clients get, sell or use marijuana legally under a 2010 voter-approved law.
Eleven lawyers seek slots on state Supreme Court
Just 11 lawyers have applied to be one of the two new justices that Gov. Doug Ducey will select for the Arizona Supreme Court.
Bills to weaken the State Bar draw extended debate
The House put in extra time and debate on a couple of seemingly inconspicuous bills aimed at weakening the State Bar of Arizona.
Energy commission creates $130,000 position to help with legal issues
The Arizona Corporation Commission has hired a new attorney to deal with ethical issues and handle public records requests.
