by - March 22, 2015 10:45 pm
Startling word leaked out of the state Capitol this past week. Arkansas voters in November 2016 may not face a referred Constitutional Amendment submitted by the Legislature of the 90th…
by - March 16, 2015 6:09 pm
United States Senator Tom Cotton last week wrote a letter to the Iranian Ayatollah, stating that the President’s on-going nuclear negotiations with the terrorist state are ill conceived and non-binding….
by - March 15, 2015 10:46 am
In a recent address for the U.S. Marshals Museums lecture series, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was quoted as saying “The Constitution means what it meant when our fathers…
by - March 15, 2015 10:44 am
Back in November there were hints, niggling little bits of rumor, that the world’s most famous painting of jimson weed (Datura stramonium) might be coming to Bentonville. And sure enough…
by - March 9, 2015 4:33 pm
One of the things I learned in law school is Arkansas is unique in that it is unusual in that there is no express or implied warranty of habitability. A…
by - March 8, 2015 7:11 pm
One of the most common reasons I hear for opposition to Fort Smith changing its form of government to the mayor/council for is cronyism. I personally think this argument is…
by - March 8, 2015 7:09 pm
A loud public outcry has risen this past week over the revelation that Rep. Justin Harris, R-West Fork and his spouse, Marsha, after legally adopting two young girls, “gave” these…
by - March 2, 2015 6:52 pm
Religious liberty is at the heart of our constitutional freedoms. No government can force us to affirm or deny any religious belief, punish religious doctrines it believes to be false,…
by - March 1, 2015 5:39 pm
An academic approach to heritage begins with the understanding that “heritage” is not equivalent to history or historical facts. Rather, heritage is an appropriation of the past that is used…
by - March 1, 2015 5:15 pm
This past week, retired Circuit Judge David Burnett, now state Senator David Burnett, D-Osceola, let his temper get the best of him. He openly castigated a remark made by one…
by - February 26, 2015 8:49 pm
Before getting too far into this column, let me make it perfectly clear that I despise driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoints. Yes, they do weed out drunk drivers but they…
by - February 24, 2015 10:58 am
One of the most pressing issues that Gov. Hutchinson must face during his first term in office is how to address our costly prison system. From overcrowding to crime reduction,…
by - February 23, 2015 5:03 pm
Last week, I had appointments with two clients. With each client I started our meeting by asking the question, “How was your year?” Both answered that it was one of…
by - February 22, 2015 5:10 pm
It is not too often one sees a veteran lawmaker like State Sen. Keith Ingram, D-West Memphis kicking up dust about legislative salaries. But this past week the long-time public…
by - February 19, 2015 3:00 pm
By now, a lot of Arkansans have heard about the “open carry” controversy stirred up by a billboard outside of Conway advising citizens that state law allows them to openly…
by - February 16, 2015 1:14 pm
The 90th General Assembly – thus far splendidly absent notable drama – is reaching its halfway point. Debates over taxes and healthcare are temporarily suspended, creating an opportunity for other…
by - February 15, 2015 7:06 pm
It seems as if Asa Hutchinson is enjoying a honeymoon period at the helm of the Arkansas' state government. Given that a public official’s approval rating is usually rock solid…
by - February 12, 2015 6:31 pm
If you want to keep up with the latest legal issues surrounding the Internet, the Electronic Foundation Frontier is a pretty good site to bookmark and check regularly. One issue…
by - February 9, 2015 5:04 pm
I try to understand the perspective of others, specifically those with whom I disagree. If you can’t explain both sides of an issue, you don’t fully understand the issue. You’re…
by - February 9, 2015 3:30 pm
The Independent Citizens Commission has set the proposed pay increases for state legislators, judges and constitutional officers. Everyone needs to take a big deep breath and read on. The pay…
