Yes, there is an eviction moratorium … sort of
Quite a few landlords have called my office lately with one question — is there an eviction moratorium and what does that mean for me? The answer to that question…
Read moreMarital property redefined in Arkansas
Earlier this month, the Arkansas Supreme Court issued a ruling that could substantially change the way state courts have defined marital property for years. The Supreme Court’s opinion at issue…
Read more‘Republican shift’ in Arkansas could impact state laws
Janine Parry, a political science professor at the University of Arkansas, conducted a poll finding that the Republicans’ very recent domination of state politics has been fueled by independents. Specifically,…
Read moreWhy Issue #3 might not be as bad as some claim
Back in November, Arkansas voters passed a ballot initiative that caught some people by surprise because of its provision that effectively lengthens term limits. I’m talking, of course, about Issue…
Read moreCan an attorney general refuse to enforce state law?
I am not sure how many people noticed, but there has been something of a trend forming over the past year in which state attorneys general refuse to defend laws…
Read moreDoes the law recognize Internet reporters as ‘real’ journalists?
Almost as soon as people started reading news on the Internet, a debate sprung up – is an Internet-based journalist a “real” reporter or not? In Arkansas, at least, that…
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