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Judging judges: Legislation shedding more light on judicial complaints advances
This week the Senate passed a ballot measure that would open to the public all documents and proceedings pertaining to complaints filed with the Commission on Judicial Conduct, which investigates judges accused of ethics violations and misconduct.
Thomas challenges State Bar’s case against him
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has filed motions before the presiding disciplinary judge of the Arizona Supreme Court attacking the legitimacy of the State Bar of Arizona's case to have him disbarred.
State Bar opinion on med marijuana lawyer ethics
A State Bar of Arizona opinion says lawyers may assist clients in complying with the state's new Medical Marijuana Act under certain circumstances.
Thomas files $23 million plus claim against state
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has filed a million dollar plus notice of claim against Arizona for personal and professional damage he says stem from his conflicts with county officials and the State Bar of Arizona.
State Bar keeping ‘a close eye’ on Phillips and Phillips
Attorney Jeffrey Phillips has taken steps to maintain the name of his law firm, Phillips and Associates, after the Arizona Supreme Court ordered that he can’t be mentioned in advertisements or letterhead during his six-month suspension.
5 suing Maricopa County over Arpaio, Thomas probes
Two former judges, a current judge and two Maricopa County officials have filed lawsuits claiming that Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former county attorney Andrew Thomas targeted them in baseless lawsuits and criminal investigations to retaliate for court rulings and budget cuts.
Medical marijuana wins over AZ voters; What now?
Voter approval of a ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona is just the beginning of getting pot to patients dealing with severe, persistent pain.
Phillips and Associates attorney seeks lighter punishment from Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court justices indicated Oct. 5 that they were troubled by the stiff discipline dealt to attorney Jeffrey Phillips, who is the face of the heavily advertised law firm, Phillips and Associates, and is fighting to keep his license.
AZ Supreme Court refuses to hear Thomas’ appeals
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will not get a day before the Arizona Supreme Court.
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 Barred? Lack of court wins doesn’t deter Mesa man’s quest
The lawyer discipline program of the State Bar of Arizona often proves the last resort for people who believe that they have been wronged either by the actions of their own attorneys or by opposing counsel. Every year the State Bar receives more than 4,000 complaints against its member attorneys, with the majority of the allegations dismissed without referral for further investigation after rev[...]
