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Measures on Clean Elections, merit selection, victims rights headed to ballot
The effort to put a Clean Elections repeal on the ballot overshadowed two other legislative referendums this year, and it promises to be the most contentiously fought of the measures in the upcoming 2012 election.
Former Maricopa County prosecutor appeals firing
Former Maricopa County prosecutor Lisa Aubuchon has filed an appeal of her termination in Superior Court.
Judge rules for cameras in Thomas discipline hearings
A judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the attorney discipline proceedings of former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and one of his former deputies, despite objections from the pair that the cameras would hinder the proceedings.
Arizona voters to get ballot measure on picking judges
Arizona voters will decide whether to lengthen the terms of judges and lessen the State Bar of Arizona's voice in appointing judges.
Merit selection of judges facing possible revamp
Merit selection proponents had to give ground this year in the annual struggle to do away with the state’s system of choosing judges.
Judge strikes down Thomas’ motions to dismiss disbarment case
A judge on April 14 struck down motions by former County Attorney Andrew Thomas to dismiss an attorney discipline cases against him.
State Bar investigating Woods, Husk in Fiesta case
The State Bar of Arizona says it's investigating former state Attorney General Grant Woods and the Fiesta Bowl's ex-lawyer and chief lobbyist for their work at the bowl.
House postpones judicial selection vote
The Arizona House postponed a preliminary vote Tuesday on a proposed ballot measure that would lengthen the terms of judges and lessen the State Bar of Arizona's voice in appointing judges.
House to mull judicial selection changes
The Arizona House is scheduled to take a preliminary vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposed ballot measure that would lengthen the terms of judges and lessen the State Bar of Arizona's voice in appointing judges.
Critics cite unintended consequences of religious protection bill
Leeches, witchcraft and self-help gurus. Those were mentioned in some of the scenarios that critics tossed out when debating a bill guaranteeing that licensed professionals would be protected from religious discrimination.
Proposal would change judicial selection process
The Arizona Senate is set to vote Monday on a proposal that would prevent the State Bar of Arizona from nominating members to commissions that make recommendations to the governor on state judicial appointments.
Don’t expect ‘microwave’ justice in Thomas case
Arizona Supreme Court Presiding Disciplinary Judge William O'Neil today laid the groundwork for the upcoming case that could result in Thomas and two of his former deputy prosecutors being disbarred.
