Category: Arizona State Law Journal Blog

By Kendra Ingram. It is widely accepted that a lack of competition stifles innovation and that markets can often be overrun by outdated practices that do not operate at maximum efficiency. This can be said about the current corrections infrastructure. Currently,…

By AnnaLisa Barlin. Arizona is one of 14 states that has adopted a judicial merit selection process. Under this system, judges have two pathways to the bench: (a) some judges run for office in contested elections and are elected by the…

Special Edition: 1L Blog Contest Winner By Ethan Schafer.  Partisan Redistricting Violates Democratic Values Partisan redistricting, also called gerrymandering, involves artfully “cracking” and “packing” voters into federal and state legislative districts so the political party in power can draw lines…

By Olivia Lechnir. St. Isidore and Arizona’s Penchant for ChartersTwo lawsuits are currently pending before the Oklahoma Supreme Court and District Court of Oklahoma County regarding St. Isidore Virtual Catholic Charter School, seeking to block the school’s opening for the 2024-2025…

By Seth Young. Is Arizona running out of water?  Based on recent headlines about Arizona, a fair guess would be true.  Over the past year, two incidents have fueled the misconception that Arizona is running out of water: 1) the moratorium…

By Alexandra Van der Gaag. National Opioid Lawsuits and SettlementsSince 2014, attorneys general across the nation have been filing lawsuits against drug manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and other associated parties in an attempt to combat the opioid epidemic and recover related costs.…

By Natalie Heun.  Solar energy is booming in Arizona. The sunny Grand Canyon State consistently ranks among the highest in the country for most solar energy potential and is on track to install over 10,000 megawatts by 2028. The continued…