Chip Welch
Former North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Henry Hays Dies at 76
North Little Rock announced that Patrick Henry Hays, the longest serving mayor in the city’s history, died from cancer Wednesday morning at age 76. Hays was an assistant city attorney in […] read more >
Plaintiffs in Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Include Big Names in Business
The lawsuit that led Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch to strike down 27 state laws on medical marijuana was filed by Good Day Farm Arkansas LLC. read more >
Lawsuit Leaves Cannabis Industry in Limbo
Cannabis firms in Arkansas await more legal action on laws struck down. read more >
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State Supreme Court Rules Against Attorneys in $18M Fee Case
Attorneys Joe Denton and Justin Zachary said they fear the decision will “formally discourage other Arkansans from challenging the state." read more >
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Seeds of Discord: Farmers Accused of Fraud in Dicamba Dispute
The Arkansas Seed Growers Association says the farmers had an agenda beyond simply contributing to agriculture. read more >
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Attorneys Say More Is at Risk Than Their $18M
Their fear is that tossing the attorneys’ fee award will deter Arkansans from filing lawsuits challenging the illegal use of taxpayer money. read more >
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Barbara Webb, Backed by GOP Groups, Wins State Supreme Court Race
The chief administrative law judge for the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission and wife of the state Republican Party chairman was elected Tuesday to the Supreme Court after a race that focused on her deep ties to the GOP. read more >
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Arkansas Supreme Court Race with Partisan Edge Comes to End
An Arkansas Supreme Court race with a decidedly partisan edge comes to an end Tuesday as voters choose the next justice for the technically nonpartisan court. read more >
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Barbara Webb’s Political Ties Targeted in State Supreme Court Race
The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court is technically nonpartisan, but the close ties of one of the two main candidates to the state Republican Party highlight just how partisan such campaigns have become. read more >
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Arkansas Congressman, Supreme Court Hopeful File for 2020
An Arkansas congressman seeking re-election and a judge running for a state Supreme Court seat are among the hopefuls who have made their candidacies official for 2020. read more >
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Morgan ‘Chip’ Welch Announces Run for State Supreme Court
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan "Chip" says he's running for a seat on the state's Supreme Court, setting up another potentially expensive and heated race. read more >
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John Lewis Ordered to Pay Back Alimony
The Little Rock businessman was ordered to pony up $107,500 to cover back alimony to his ex-wife, Kimberly, and her attorney costs. read more >
Attorneys Squabble as Nursing Home Case Seeks Class-Action Status
On Jan. 22, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan E. “Chip” Welch will conduct a status hearing in a nursing home liability case that is seeking class-action status. read more >