by - February 2, 2025 1:43 pm
Justin Allen: For HB 1204
HB 1204 simply states that, when it comes to past medical bills, the plaintiff recovers from the defendant what the healthcare provider accepted as full and final payment. Not the…
Author: Justin Allen
by - July 29, 2019 5:50 pm
Gerrymandering ruling likely benefits Republicans
Elections matter, including the presidential election. And, the biggest reason it matters is because the winner gets to pick the United States Supreme Court. On that note, five of those…
by - May 12, 2019 6:00 pm
Does amendment to change amendment process strike the right balance?
The 2020 election in Arkansas is shaping up to be a real barn burner. Obviously, it’s a presidential year and that will be front and center. In addition to that,…
by - March 4, 2018 4:28 pm
A hint of clarity on Arkansas’ sovereign immunity issue
The Arkansas Supreme Court recently issued another opinion related to the state’s sovereign immunity dilemma and it provides some measure of clarity on the issue. Maybe. Sort of. As noted…
by - January 21, 2018 5:01 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court ruling blocks lawsuits against the state, raises significant questions
The King Can Do No Wrong! That’s the phrase often used to describe sovereign immunity and is reflective of its origin. In short, sovereign immunity is the rule of law…
by - December 18, 2017 4:47 pm
A battleground for the Hogs and Red Wolves
The 2017 football season has come to a close for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arkansas State Red Wolves. For the Razorbacks, it was a disappointing season of 4-8 that resulted…
by - October 24, 2017 7:43 pm
What happens if U.S. Sen. Cotton joins the Trump administration?
There have been numerous reports recently that U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., might be in line for a cabinet appointment. Specifically, there is discussion that the Senator could become the…
by - July 16, 2017 7:40 pm
Rule change could open Arkansas up to sports gaming
Those who like to have some “action” on a football game on a fall weekend are well aware that, with one major exception, such a bet is illegal in the…
by - June 7, 2017 5:22 pm
Arkansas legislators remain busy in the ‘interim’
With the conclusion of the regular session of the 91st General Assembly, and a subsequent 3-day special session designed to address Medicaid issues, we are now officially in the “interim.”…
by - April 10, 2017 4:20 pm
Previewing Arkansas’ amendment debates ahead of the 2018 election
There were 31 resolutions filed in 2017 proposing amendments to the Constitution. Only two of them made the cut. Both of them will be subject to a lot of debate…
by - December 12, 2016 1:01 pm
Abolishing the fiscal session and other possible constitutional amendments
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - October 31, 2016 6:36 pm
Marijuana and the constitutionality of ‘Shall means shall’
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - September 11, 2016 5:12 pm
Removing debt limit cap, job recruitment focus of Issue 3
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - August 7, 2016 4:34 pm
Race, religion on a one-justice short U.S. Supreme Court docket
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - July 11, 2016 2:58 pm
A look at ‘What’s next?’ for proposed Arkansas ballot issues
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - May 31, 2016 6:18 pm
Arkansas’ troubled death penalty process
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - May 2, 2016 4:33 pm
Arkansans should vote on the judicial selection process
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - March 23, 2016 5:56 pm
Shedding some light on ‘dark’ money
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - February 22, 2016 5:15 pm
Being responsible with your PAC
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - January 25, 2016 1:39 pm
Arkansans may again vote on term limits
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…