Tagged: Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association

Some Lawyers Decry Delays in Civil Trials

Some Lawyers Decry Delays in Civil Trials

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Attorney Carter Stein is concerned about the lack of civil jury trials in Arkansas state courts since the middle of March, when the coronavirus began to overwhelm the state and country. read more >

Medical Malpractice Proposal Seeks Out Public Vote

Medical Malpractice Proposal Seeks Out Public Vote

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Advocates of capping noneconomic damage awards in lawsuits against health care providers have taken a new tack. They want to amend the Arkansas Constitution instead of making change through the Arkansas Legislature. read more >

Trial Lawyer President Bob Edwards Sees Civil Jury Trials 'Under Attack'

Trial Lawyer President Bob Edwards Sees Civil Jury Trials 'Under Attack'

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Bob Edwards graduated from Hendrix College in Conway with a degree in biology in 1991. He received his juris doctor degree from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1998. Edwards worked at the Wilkes & McHugh law firm in Little Rock from 2003 to July 1, 2013, when he started his own firm. Bob Edwards was elected the president of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association in May. read more >

Chaney Law Firm Receive Honors

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The Chaney Law Firm, a family firm in Arkadelphia, received the Outstanding Trial Lawyers of the Year award April 26 from the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. read more >

Beaten In Legislature, Tort Reform Fight Continues

Beaten In Legislature, Tort Reform Fight Continues

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Even though legislation involving tort reform failed to make it out of the General Assembly last month, attorneys are pushing forward with the idea. Sen. Eddie Joe Williams, R-Cabot, who introduced the measure, says business groups supported the legislation and that tort reform is needed because surrounding states have it. read more >