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.

Attorney Don Loose Discusses Recent Vetoes

Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs, is on a record-setting pace, already vetoing 25 bills as of the date of this broadcast. Attorney Don Loose discusses some of these vetoes and identifies bills on their way to the Governor’s desk that she also may reject.

Senate Bill 1063 Proposal in Arizona

Senate Bill 1063 has passed and is on its way to the House for their vote.

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.

Clarity on Abortion Laws in Arizona and New State Reforms in Effect

Attorney Don Loose discusses laws taking into effect on January 1st and clarity around abortion laws in the state.

November Ballot Measure Review

In Arizona this past November, ten measures were on the ballot, and seven of the propositions passed. Here are some of the big winners and the three measures that failed.

Ballot Drop Boxes and Ballot Counting in Arizona

Attorney Don Loose discusses mail-in ballot boxes being monitored in Maricopa County and the Board of Supervisors voting for a full ballot hand count in addition to the machine count in Cochise County.

Abortion Laws and Ballot Measures in Arizona

Attorney Don Loose discusses the two contradictory abortion laws now on the books in Arizona.

Arizona Ballot Measures for the November Election

Attorney Don Loose discusses a few of the 10 Arizona ballot measure voters will decide on in the November election.