A subcontractor, Raba, entered a multi-year agreement with Connect to provide quality assurance services relating to a major Arizona Department of Transportation highway project. Under the agreement, Connect would pay Raba a labor multiplier of 2.21 for the first 40
Osborn Maledon, P.A.
Osborn Maledon, P.A. is a law firm based in Arizona that publishes legal blogs and announcements primarily focused on appellate practice and litigation within the state. Their content includes detailed analyses of recent court decisions, procedural rules, and continuing legal education events relevant to Arizona law. The firm addresses topics such as appellate jurisdiction, medical negligence, service of process, and statutory interpretation. Their publications often provide practical insights for legal practitioners, including case reviews and discussions on professional advocacy techniques. The firm also engages with issues related to state constitutional law and public policy as they pertain to litigation and appellate advocacy in Arizona.
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Commans v. Dunbar – 2/6/2026
By Rob Franks
In August 2024, Daniel Commans appeared before the Lake Havasu Municipal Court for a virtual arraignment on misdemeanor charges. When the court asked Commans to provide an email address, he told the court that he had two, spelling out the…
Governor Hobbs appoints Andy Gaona to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One – 2/6/2026
By Rob Franks
On February 6, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs appointed D. Andrew (“Andy”) Gaona, of Maricopa County, to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. Mr. Gaona was in private practice before being appointed to the bench. His appointment is to fill…
City of Tempe v. Indus. Comm’n of Ariz. – 1/22/2026
By Rob Franks
When working as a City of Tempe police officer in 2022, Laura Berner responded to murder-suicide shooting at an apartment complex. Berner stopped working as a police officer due to that incident and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Shortly…
Recent article about record traps on appeal
By Rob Franks
Arizona Attorney magazine published an article by Osborn Maledon attorneys Eric M. Fraser (former editor of this blog) and Phillip W. Londen (former contributor to this blog) in the October 2025 issue. “The Silent Appeal Killers: Six Record Traps that…
Interview with Chief Justice Timmer
By Rob Franks
Andrew G. Pappas (editor of this blog) and Eric M. Fraser (former editor of this blog) sat down with Chief Justice Timmer for a wide-ranging discussion regarding her strategic agenda for the Court, its public-outreach efforts, her role as Chief…
Krishnan v. Krishnan (1/14/2026)
By Rob Franks
A mother and father created a trust for the benefit of their four children—each child was entitled to a 25% share upon the death of their parents.
By 2019, both parents had died. One of the children began serving as…
Wagner v. Ariz. Mun. Risk Retention Pool (1/7/2026)
By Rob Franks
A City of Maricopa police officer was injured on the job. The officer filed a workers’ compensation claim with the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (“Risk Pool”). Berkley Risk Administrators Company (“Berkley”) served as the third-party administrator for the claim.…
Event Announcement: Final Judgments and Appellate Jurisdiction – 10/1/2025
By Rob Franks
Topic: Navigating the intricacies of final judgments and appellate jurisdiction in Arizona’s Appellate Courts requires an understanding of procedural rules and their practical application, both for appellate rules and also rules applicable in Superior Court. This continuing legal education program…
Roebuck v. Mayo Clinic – 9/12/2025
By Rob Franks
In 2020, Plaintiff was hospitalized for COVID-19 at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. A doctor ordered an arterial blood gas test as part of his treatment. Plaintiff developed complications from the test and underwent surgery, which resulted in scarring and…