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By: Timothy Frith Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. The Arkansas Legislature’s 94th General Assembly extended maternity leave for State Employees during the 2023 Regular Session. The bill was … BIPARTISAN SUPPORT, INCREASED MATERNITY LEAVE, AND HEALTHIER NEWBORNS — ACT 770 OF THE 94 TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

By: Jenna Davidson Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. The extent of the power and authority that prosecutors have over filing charges and subjecting citizens to the criminal justice … Prosecutorial Authority in Issuing Charges

By: Brittney Bond Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock The judicial branch is one of three equally important branches in government alongside the legislative and executive branch. It is … Judicial Discretion, Necessary or Harmful

By: Patricia Ashford Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. In April of 2023, Arkansas signed a bill into law that would require social media platforms to verify the ages … Surveillance of the Youth

By: Joshua Hale Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. In 1973, the United States Supreme Court held that the constitutional right to privacy extends to protect a woman’s right … A “MONUMENT TO THE UNBORN”: PETRIFYING ARKANSAS’S STANCE ON ABORTION

By: Stanley Rousseau Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. On September 17, 2023, tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of New York City to voice their discontent … Biden’s Backtrack on Fossil Fuels

By Sarah Holden Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. In 1978, the Supreme Court in NLRB v. Robbins Tire & Rubber Co. explained that one of the fundamental purposes … In Defense of Our Right to Know

By: Gabriel Watson Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. “The one issue that I think is so against our senses, so against the natural law, and dare I say … When You Imagine Where You Want to See Yourself in Your Life

By: Sarah Mullinix Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Artificial intelligence (i.e., AI)  is a word many people have only recently begun using in their everyday vocabulary. Despite the fact … Are We Consuming AI or is AI Consuming Us?

By: Kayley Corley Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect views of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Domestic terrorism is federally codified as the actions taken by an individual or a group of individuals to intimidate or … Domestic Violence is Domestic Terrorism