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The Major Questions Doctrine in Michigan
A Michigan appellate court declined to apply the major questions doctrine for now but left open the possibility of its future adoption.
State v. Qinxuan Pan
Ruled defendant in bail modification hearing was not constitutionally entitled to affordable bail and extremely high bond amount was reasonable under the circumstances
Matthews v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Ruled statute limiting workers’ compensation claims for mental illnesses to those arising from unusual or extraordinary situations does not violate workers' compensation and equal protection clauses
State v. Moeser
Ruled officer’s signing of affidavit for a warrant while not under oath satisfied constitution's oath or affirmation requirement which does not require a specific procedure for the administration of the oath
Ammons v. State
Ruled that the constitution protects the right to refuse to perform breath and sobriety tests, and evidence of refusals cannot be used at trial
Arizona Highlights Risk of 'Zombie' Laws
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling has breathed new life into long-unenforced abortion laws.
Knolmayer v. McCollum
Ruled statute’s different treatment of medical malpractice claimants based on existence and type of collateral source compensation to limit recovery of tort damages violates equal protection clause
State v. Aktiengesellschaft
Ruled no due process or due course of law violation for governor to exercise constitutional power to appoint justices to substitute for recused justices in case brought by attorney general
Delgado v. State
Upheld statute creating commission to recommend increases to official salaries as a valid assignment of powers by legislature, satisfying requirements to fix “by law” legislative compensation and separation of powers
Sign a Petition? Your Support May Not Count
Arizona’s ballot security process disenfranchises voters engaging in direct democracy.
