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.
Read More »Top Ducey aides step into private practice at Phoenix firm
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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Arizona to pay $300,000 to lawyers in same-sex marriage case
Lawyers representing several same-sex couples who challenged Arizona's ban on gay marriage will receive $300,000 from the state to cover attorney fees and other costs, a federal judge ruled.
Read More »Committee to explore future of State Bar of Arizona 
The committee’s formation comes after another legislative session in which lawmakers tried to dismantle the State Bar of Arizona, which regulates lawyers.
Read More »Latino group to file counter suit in MCCCD tuition case 
A Latino legal civil rights organization plans to file a counter suit against the state in its legal challenge to Maricopa County Community College District’s policy of granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.
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