Arizona Welcomes New Laws in 2025
Many new Arizona laws go into effect January 1, 2025.
Entries by Don Loose
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.
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.
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes
FTC’s final rule will generate over 8,500 new businesses each year, raise worker wages, lower health care costs, and boost innovation.
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 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.
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.
What is Arizona’s Homestead Exemption?
A homestead means a dwelling in which a person resides. The dwelling may be a house, condominium, or mobile home.
7 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan
Your estate plan is not a “set-and-forget” kind of strategy. There are certain life events and circumstances that warrant your updating this important set of documents.
Arizona’s New COVID Laws
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Arizona, according to data compiled by state health officials, state lawmakers have enacted two new laws aimed at restricting responses to the malicious and malingering coronavirus.
Homeowners’ Rights in Planned Communities: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
The new artificial grass law, which will take effect 91 days after the current legislative session ends (on or around June 24, 2022), will be added to this list of homeowners’ rights.
Early Voting Under Attack in Arizona
In Arizona, recent laws have made it harder to vote early, including making it illegal to bring a person’s early ballot to the polls unless it’s by a family member or caretaker
Rear-End Collision By Drunk Driver
We collected another $100,000 under our client’s underinsured motorist policy, for a total settlement of $200,000.
Recent Family Law Decisions
We put forth a winning strategy with a combination of fact and expert witnesses to achieve a result that was in the child’s best interests
Truck Collision
Our client, a 62-year old agricultural manager, was seriously injured in a crash with a semi-tractor trailer.