By Ethan Schafer.  On Election Day, voters are focused on how they’re going to mark their ballot, not what they’re going to mark their ballot with. It turns out that the correct writing utensil is incredibly important to ensure smooth operations for your polling location. For those voting in person,…

By Chase Duncan.  Nonprobate Transferee Liability under A.R.S. § 14-6102 A.R.S. § 14-6102(A) establishes that, except as otherwise provided by law, a transferee of a nonprobate transfer may be liable to the transferor-decedent’s probate estate for unsecured creditors’ claims. A transferee may be liable only to the extent that the…

By Gabriella Curatola.  House Bill 2042 (“HB 2042”), commonly known as the “Tamale Bill,” was signed on March 29, 2024 by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. When the bill was proposed in 2023, Governor Hobbs opposed the bill due to concerns that it would increase the risk of food-borne illnesses. Legislators…

Guest post by Professor Carl Tobias. In this election year, the divided parties are battling for the Senate majority and the presidency. One reason for the fight is that the party with the next upper chamber majority will greatly affect lower federal court judicial selection. For example, in Donald Trump’s…

By Morgan Larson.  Mandatory Student Programs Fees Are Unlawful  Included in the list of mandatory tuition and fees for students enrolled at Arizona State University is a $35 fee labeled “Student Programs Fee.” The money from this fee funds registered student organizations (“RSOs”). The student government manages the distribution of…

By Cameron Welker.  As Arizona’s population grows, so does the demand for water. For residents, water is an essential resource, but for investment firms, it is a valuable asset. Arizona’s most populous county, Maricopa, experienced the largest population gain in the country in 2022, and the fourth largest in 2023,…

By Kate Cox.  Nothing is certain except death, taxes…and states challenging the limits of federal power. In October 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the one-time Arizona Families Tax Rebate after a bipartisan coalition in the State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1734. This was welcome news to qualifying Arizonans who could…

By Andy Simmerman.  While most people will be focusing on the presidential race this Election Day, Arizona voters will also be casting votes for and against a number of ballot measures known as initiatives. One measure in particular, Proposition 314, is likely to pass on Tuesday and could potentially have…

By Crispin South.  First year law students are often taught that there are two types of governments in the United States: state governments and the federal government. Legal professionals in Arizona are more likely to know that this is a significant oversimplification with a glaring omission. Namely, this overlooks the…

By Allison Mazella.  Phoenix Ordinance G-7264 went into effect on September 1, 2024, updating Phoenix City Code § 23-30 to prohibit camping “within 500 feet of any property boundary of a school, child care facility, shelter, or City park.” In a city where countless individuals already struggle to find a…