Lattin v. Shamrock Materials, LLC (2/3/2022)

March 11, 2022
Arizona Supreme Court holds that, in an action on a community debt or obligation, A.R.S. § 25-215(D) does not require a plaintiff to join a debtor defendant’s spouse before executing a judgment for attorney fees and costs against community assets.

Puente v. Ariz. State Legislature (2/15/2022)

March 11, 2022
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that whether a legislative committee quorum violates the Open Meeting Law by meeting outside public view is not a nonjusticiable political question, and the “political caucus” exception to the Open Meeting Law does not apply when legislators from one political party gather with lawmakers from other states and corporate lobbyists to draft legislation.

Rogers v. Mroz (2/1/2022)

March 7, 2022
Arizona Supreme Court holds that the First Amendment bars defamation lawsuits brought by third parties referenced in political advertisements under certain circumstances.

Aloia v. Gore (2/15/2022)

March 7, 2022
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One holds that a Rule 60(b) motion cannot be used to evade the timeliness requirement of a motion for a new trial under Rule 59.