Loose Sound Bytes – Legal Discussions & Interviews

Ballot Signature Verification: Court Debates Use of Registration Records

September 20, 2023

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

September 15, 2023

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

August 24, 2023

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

August 18, 2023

The pandemic created a modern twist on how court proceedings transpire, with video conferencing becoming increasingly accepted, especially in civil trials.

Defining Punitive Damages

August 15, 2023

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

June 9, 2023

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

May 14, 2023

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

May 4, 2023

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

April 21, 2023

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

March 27, 2023

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

February 10, 2023

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

January 10, 2023

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

November Ballot Measure Review

December 3, 2022

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

November 3, 2022

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

October 12, 2022

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

Arizona Ballot Measures for the November Election

September 8, 2022

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

Top 10 Verdicts in Arizona for 2021

August 4, 2022

Attorney Don Loose discusses the Top 10 Verdicts in Arizona for 2021.

Overturning Roe v. Wade

July 7, 2022

Attorney Don Loose discusses the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the right to an abortion.

US Supreme Court Draft Regarding Roe v. Wade

May 5, 2022

Attorney Don Loose discusses the unprecedented leak of the US Supreme Court draft regarding Roe v. Wade.

Homeowner’s Rights

April 7, 2022

Attorney Don Loose discusses “Homeowner’s Rights” within planned communities with Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs).

Bills Proposed by the Arizona Legislature in the Last Session

March 1, 2022

Attorney Don Loose discusses a few of the 1,774 bills proposed by the Arizona legislature in the last session, particularly regarding new rules for voting.

Legal News About COVID-19

February 1, 2022

A See’s employee initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against her employer. She claims that See’s did not provide a safe workplace, as required by OSHA.

Legislative Privilege in Arizona

January 17, 2022

If an Arizona citizen claims a sincerely held religious belief, they may be exempt from vaccine mandates. Questions abound about what makes a religious belief “sincerely held”.

Arizona’s General Effective Day

October 7, 2021

On September 29, 2021, Arizona’s “General Effective Day” (90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session) 445 new laws went into effect.

Requirements for COVID Vaccines / Masks? A Scorecard Would Be Helpful

August 5, 2021

Certain school districts in Arizona including Tucson USD and Phoenix USD are requiring that students and staff wear masks.

Employers can require COVID-19 Vaccines

July 1, 2021

The EEOC says, in general, it is NOT improper for employers to require that employees be vaccinated as a condition of continued employment.

More about employers requiring COVID-19 Vaccines

June 3, 2021

The federal EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) chimes in with guidelines about whether employers can require all workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.