Professor Steinbuch’s Scholarship & Service

Besson, Eric and Aziza Musa. UA, Razorback Foundation line blurry at times; records show group’s input at meetings, in filling jobs. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Apr. 22, 2018).

Steinbuch, Robert. Walks Like a Duck. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Apr. 19, 2018). In this OpEd, Professor Steinbuch discusses how university-affiliated foundations are typically subject to to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, notwithstanding their often specious claims to the contrary.

Steinbuch, Robert. Recent Issues and Developments in FOIA. Transparency in Government Group of Western Arkansas, Arkansas (April 11, 2018). Professor Steinbuch addressed current events regarding the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Field, Hunter. Panel opposes tweaks to Arkansas public-records law; repeal of hotel, restaurant tax-records exemption urged. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Apr. 10, 2018). The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act Task Force on Monday voted on four proposed tweaks to the public-records law, erring on the side of more disclosure and transparency in each case. House Bills … Professor Steinbuch discussed HB1403

by Angelita Faller Robert Steinbuch, professor of law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law, is one of two featured speakers who will discuss proposed changes to Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on Wednesday, April 11.  The Transparency in Government Group of Western Arkansas meeting, which is … Professor Steinbuch to be featured speaker discussing proposed changes to Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act

Besson, Eric, and Aziza Musa. Flag thrown on 2 Arkansas State University stadium deals. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Mar. 29, 2018): 1A. “The question is, ‘Who is the actor involved here?’” Steinbuch said. “It strikes me that those involved in these buildings should be subject to transparency laws and procurement laws for state entities.”

Elswick, Dave. Interview. The Dave Elswick Show. KHTE The Answer. 96.5, Little Rock, AR. Topics discussed include law, politics, and policy. Dates of appearances, to-date, are:    

Owens, Nathan. Rehab pay suit moved to Oklahoma. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (March 7, 2018). “Attorneys generally like to be in the location in which the issues arose,” Steinbuch said. “Because generally the courts are more sympathetic when you’re dealing with parties from the community.”

Washburn, Doc. Interview. Doc Washburn Show. KARN. 102.9, Little Rock, AR. Topics include law, politics, court cases of note, and Freedom of Information Act issues. The dates of appearances, to-date, are:  

Steinbuch, Robert. A Different Take On Why Law Schools Are Not Admitting More Black Students. The National Jurist (Jan. 24, 2018). Professor Steinbuch responds to an earlier article, “Why aren’t law schools admitting more black students?” Read the article here.