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.
Arizona Abortion Law’s Constitutionality Challenged by Doctors
Doctors are challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that states doctors are prohibited from performing abortions based solely upon fetal abnormalities.
Arizona Supreme Court Reviews Confession Privilege
A case in the Arizona Supreme Court challenges the long-held sanctity of confessions being privileged communications.
Ballot Signature Verification: Court Debates Use of Registration Records
In a current trial court case, the question of verifying ballot signatures is considered. Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes says the case should be dismissed since the current procedures for verifying signatures are sufficient.
Arizona Doctors Challenge 2021 Abortion Ban
Recently, a judge ruled that Arizona doctors have no legal right to challenge a 2021 ban on abortion, citing a statute now in effect.
2022’s Top Arizona Civil Verdicts
8 of the 10 highest Arizona civil verdicts in 2022 were from Maricopa County, but the sixth highest was from Pima County. Here are the details in that wrongful termination case.
Digital Courts: The Pandemic’s Modern Twist
The pandemic created a modern twist on how court proceedings transpire, with video conferencing becoming increasingly accepted, especially in civil trials.
Defining Punitive Damages
Attorney Don Loose defines punitive damages and highlights the damages awarded in the top 10 largest Arizona verdicts from 2022.
Attorney Don Loose Discusses Wide-Ranging Legal Topics
It’s all about the Judge, says Attorney Don Loose. Kari Lake and Mark Finchem both lost their cases that challenged the results of the 2022 election.
‘Save the Tamales’, School Vouchers, and Unemployment Aid
Attorney Don Loose discusses the “Save the Tamales” bill, the school voucher program, and the additional unemployment benefits provided by the federal government – all of which are at dead ends – or may be headed there.
Title IX and Transgender Rights: Contesting Arizona’s School Sports Law
A case has been brought to the Arizona district court on behalf of two transgender girls (ages 11 and 15) that contests the state law that prohibits them from participating in girls’ sports at school.
New Laws in Arizona: Sales Tax Exemption, Abortion Drugs Controversy, Gun Dealers vs Mexico
In the new legislative session, Arizona lawmakers are considering a law that will eliminate sales tax on food (groceries) and on residential rentals.