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Voice of Surprise v. Hall – 8/14/2023

September 5, 2023

Arizona Supreme Court holds that a municipal clerk cannot reject referendum petition sheets due to an application error when no law gives the clerk discretion to do so.

Columbus Life Ins. Co. v. Wilmington Trust, N.A., – 7/27/2023

September 5, 2023

Arizona Supreme Court holds that an insurer cannot challenge the validity of a life insurance policy based on a lack of insurable interest after the expiration of the required two-year contestability period.

Vande Krol v. Indus. Comm’n of Ariz., – 7/11/2023

September 5, 2023

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One holds a statutory amendment which relaxes the standard for showing causation for workers’ compensation claims applies when the evidentiary hearing occurs after the amendment.

Quinn v. Cardenas – 8/1/2023

September 5, 2023

Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that principles of issue preclusion render federal court judgment binding on state court.

Morales v. Coffey – 8/10/2023

September 5, 2023

On special action review, Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that A.R.S. § 12-820.03(B) is constitutional and thus in a negligent design and maintenance case against the State, a trial court must bifurcate the trial to first determine whether the State is entitled to immunity before addressing liability and damages.

Kaufman v. Halikowski – 7/25/2023

August 16, 2023

The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two, holds that Arizona law permits ADOT to suspend a driver’s license for excessive violations within a 36-month period even if the convictions and adjudications for the violations occurred outside of the 36-month period.

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Voice of Surprise v. Hall – 8/14/2023

Columbus Life Ins. Co. v. Wilmington Trust, N.A., – 7/27/2023

Vande Krol v. Indus. Comm’n of Ariz., – 7/11/2023

Quinn v. Cardenas – 8/1/2023

Morales v. Coffey – 8/10/2023

Kaufman v. Halikowski – 7/25/2023

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