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Arkansas Sees Sharp Decline in Attorney Sanctions, Raising Oversight Concerns
After a dramatic drop in attorney discipline, Arkansas’ new legal watchdog is promising faster investigations and a return to accountability. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Supreme Court Justices Block Chief Justice Karen Baker’s ‘Retaliatory’ Firing of 10 Employees
It's the latest episode of division within the court to become public. The majority of the court called the situation “unnecessary and unfortunate.” read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Incoming Chief Justice’s Unauthorized Office Entry Prompts New Rules at Arkansas Supreme Court
The incident, which also involved the Commerce Department chief of staff and the director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, prompted reports to Supreme Court Police. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood Advance to Runoff in Contest to Lead Arkansas Supreme Court
Tuesday’s results also ensure women will retain a majority on the court. read more >
by Associated Press -
Keeping Tabs on the Justices
As high court justices continue to be scrutinized by underfunded agencies, investigations into their finances reveal inconsistencies with judicial ethics. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
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