Distinguishing Joint and Sole Legal Decision-Making in Family Law: Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Clear Definitions Introduction The Arizona Supreme Court, in In re the Matter of Robert J....
Totality of Circumstances in Parental Severance Determinations: Insights from Alma S. v. Department of Child Safety Introduction The legal landscape surrounding the termination of parental rights is...
Arizona Supreme Court Establishes No Duty for Employers to Prevent Secondary Asbestos Exposure Introduction In the landmark case of Ernest V. Quiroz and Mary Quiroz v. ALCOA Inc., et al. (416 P.3d...
Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Distinction in Sex Offender Registration Requirements for Transient Individuals Introduction In the landmark case of State of Arizona v. Lynn Lavern Burbey, the...
Strict Interpretation of Brand Design under A.R.S. § 3-1261(B): Stambaugh v. Killian Introduction Stambaugh v. Killian, decided by the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona on August 3, 2017,...
Arizona Supreme Court Reinforces Strickland Standard for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: STATE v. PANDELI Introduction In the landmark case of State of Arizona v. Darrel...
Affirmative Defense of Lack of Sexual Interest in Sexual Abuse Cases: State v. Holle Introduction State of Arizona v. Jerry Charles Holle is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the State of...
State v. Goudeau: Affirmation of Death Sentences and Standards for DNA and Other-Act Evidence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Arizona v. Mark Goudeau, decided on June 17, 2016, the...
Arizona Supreme Court Validates Accord and Satisfaction Agreements Amidst Federal Preemption Concerns on Hospital Liens Introduction In the landmark case of Abbott et al. v. Banner Health Network,...
Strengthening Standards for Summary Dismissal of Post-Conviction Relief Petitions: Insights from State v. Knute Eckhard Kolmann 1. Introduction State v. Knute Eckhard Kolmann, 367 P.3d 61 (Ariz....
No New Evidence in Juvenile Convictions: Insights from State of Arizona v. Amaral Introduction State of Arizona v. Travis Wade Amaral, 368 P.3d 925 (Ariz. 2016), is a pivotal case that examines the...
Equality of Standards in Private and State-Initiated Parental Severance Proceedings: Insights from Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F. Introduction Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F. (239 Ariz. 1) is a landmark...
Effective Independent Review in Capital Sentencing: Insights from STATE of Arizona v. Homer Ray Roseberry Introduction The case of STATE of Arizona v. Homer Ray Roseberry, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Strict Adherence to Procedural Rules in Party Substitution: Carranza v. Madrigal Introduction The case of Al Carranza v. Mario A. Madrigal, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Arizona on July 22,...
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Johnathan Burns Case, Reinforcing Standards on Evidence and Procedure in Capital Trials Introduction The case of The STATE of Arizona v. Johnathan Ian...
Admissibility of General Expert Testimony: Insights from STATE of Arizona v. Martin Salazar–Mercado Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Arizona v. Martin Salazar–Mercado, decided by the...
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Pension Clause Protection Against Legislative Diminishment Introduction The State of Arizona Supreme Court's decision in The Honorable Kenneth FIELDS (ret.) and The...
Affirmation of Death Sentences in Shawna Forde Case: Reinforcing Standards for Capital Sentencing and Procedural Fairness Introduction The case of Shawna Forde versus State of Arizona (315 P.3d 1200)...
Affirmation of Death Sentences Upholding Aggravating Factors and Evidentiary Decisions in State v. Payne Introduction The case of The State of Arizona v. Christopher Mathew Payne (314 P.3d 1239)...
Disbarment of Lisa M. Aubuchon: Reinforcing Ethical Standards in Legal Practice Introduction The case titled In the Matter of a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, Lisa M. Aubuchon, Attorney No....