Consumer Fraud and Property Rights in Arizona

On the final interview of Attorney Don Loose on the Bill Buckmaster Show (KVOI, Tucson, AZ), Don discusses the Attorney General’s robust use of the Consumer Fraud Act.

Unclaimed Property and a Proposal for Non-Lawyer Representation in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Revenue currently holds about $2.8 BILLION in unclaimed property. Some of this unclaimed property might be yours.

Inside Arizona’s Record Civil Verdicts in 2024

In 2024, plaintiffs won 53% of the time, defendants won 45% of the time, and the remainder of cases were basically even.

Arizona Civil Verdicts Rise to $294 Million in 2024

In 2024, Arizona juries and judges awarded $294 million in civil verdicts. By comparison, in 2023, $76 million was awarded. Attorney Don Loose highlights some of the largest verdicts.

Homeless Encampment Ruling and House Bill 2867 Veto

The Pima County Court of Appeals, reversed an earlier Trial Court decision that said the City of Tucson was not responsible for cleaning up the Navajo Wash adjacent to the Hendrick Acres Neighborhood – a homeless encampment since 2019.

Transgender Rights and Arizona’s Push for Stronger Animal Welfare Laws

Along party lines, Arizona lawmakers approved a measure (HB 2438) that would erase the possibility of transgender Arizonans ever amending the sex shown on their birth certificates. However, the measure was immediately vetoed…

Arizona Ballot Law Delays and the Debate Over Jury Selection Rules

The so-called “border initiative” that was approved by a wide margin of voters in the November 2024 election is still not in effect. Two lawsuits are holding it up.

Arizona Legislative Updates: Abortion Rights and Execution Methods Under Review

Arizona is considering new legislative proposals that could impact abortion access, including mandatory procedures that would affect the availability of abortion pills by mail. Additionally, the state is debating the introduction of the firing squad as an alternative execution method, citing potential humanitarian benefits.

Arizona House Passes ‘Save Our Children School Safety Program’ Bill

A bill has passed in the Arizona House (HB2022, entitled “Save Our Children School Safety Program”) which tasks the Department of Education with providing training to K-12 employees who seek to carry guns at school.

Trump Issues Executive Orders Impacting Transgender Athletes

Donald Trump signed another executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” that directs the Department of Education to prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports.

Arizona Welcomes New Laws in 2025

Many new Arizona laws go into effect January 1, 2025.

Arizona Voters Approve Proposition 139

In the 2024 November election, Arizona voters approved a constitutional amendment (Proposition 139) which enshrines the right to an abortion up to the point of fetal viability.

Attorney Don Loose Explores Legal Boundaries

Attorney Don Loose discusses topics ranging from what it takes to convict someone for using marijuana, to the possibility of citizens billing government entities for ignoring homeless encampments.

Key Propositions Face Arizona Voters on Election Day

On Election Day, there will be 13 certified measures on the ballot for Arizona voters to weigh in on.

The Fate of Abortion in Arizona & Controversial Prop 314

Arizona voters will, in all likelihood, have the final say on whether to enshrine a state constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy

Arizona’s Ballot Measures and Pre-Election Challenges

Attorney Don Loose discusses a few of the 14 potential ballot measures that may -or may not- make it to the November ballot. Well ahead of voting day, the County Recorders send out pamphlets to Arizona’s 4 million registered voters.

Arizona Legislative Moves and Major Verdicts

Instead of the Arizona legislature and the Governor collaborating to come up with solutions, Attorney Don Loose examines how they are resorting to finding “workarounds” in order to get things done.

Arizona to Repeal the 1864 Abortion Law

Attorney Don Loose discusses the intricate timing of abortion laws in Arizona. The Arizona legislature has voted to repeal the 1864 (48 years before Arizona became a state) abortion law that has been on the books for 160 years.

Arizona’s “Tamale Bill” Signed

Attorney Don Loose discusses several of the 18 bills proposed by the Arizona Republican controlled legislature that have been vetoed by the Democratic governor so far this year.

Arizona Ballot to Consider Tax Refunds for Homeless Impact on Properties

Voters will have a chance to decide whether to give private citizens in Arizona the right to claim a tax refund if they can prove that the homeless population has negatively impacted their business or residence.

Arizona Voters to Decide on Bank Discrimination Against Firearm Entities

The legislature is putting Senate Concurrent Resolution SCR1007 on the November ballot for the voters to decide. It concerns not allowing banks in Arizona to discriminate against a firearm entity.

Pima County’s New Fine for Unreported Firearm Loss

Pima County ordinance imposes a penalty for those who do not report the loss of a firearm within 48 hours.

Arizona Tackles Retail Theft, Psilocybin Research, and Education Funding

Attorney Don Loose discusses Arizona’s debates over increasing penalties for retail theft, funding psilocybin studies, and boosting public education investment.

Psilocybin Research, Insulin Pricing Lawsuit, and Consumer Fraud Act

Attorney Don Loose discusses Arizona’s funding in psilocybin research, Arizona’s attorney filing a lawsuit over insulin price-fixing, and The Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.