Posts tagged Rants and Raves

• Recent Litigation Involving Arizona Court of Appeals Judges

  Staff Writer | June 10, 2006 3:44 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Years ago, I worked at the Arizona Court of Appeals so when I came across this article reporting that two Arizona Court of Appeals judges had been named as defendants in separate discrimination lawsuits, I became disheartened. I must say that my experiences at the Arizona Court of Appeals were terrific. I had a chance to meet some extremely bright and intelligent people who brought judicial...

• Supreme Court to Hear Punitive Damage Case

  Staff Writer | June 01, 2006 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Yesterday I heard that the United States Supreme Court agreed to review a case concerning the appropriateness of an award of punitive damages against the Phillip Morris Company. This case involves allegations that Phillip Morris wilfully concealed the dangers of smoking for years and that this conduct was "extraordinarily reprehensible." According to the Oregon Supreme Court, such...

• Happy tax day!

  Staff Writer | April 17, 2006 11:50 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Well today is tax day! I thought I'd wish everyone a happy tax day and remind you to not only pay taxes by midnight, but also, make sure that you know what you are getting for your tax dollars. Now is a good time to pause and reflect on our system of government. While we must pay taxes and receive essential services from our government in return, I believe that paying taxes also gives me the...