Sean Beherec
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Beebe: Lethal injections on hold
posted: 06/19/2013 5:04 a.m. Discuss
Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday that he will wait to set the execution dates for seven condemned prisoners until the Department of Correction creates a new death-penalty protocol.
LR mayor says U.S. can’t ‘stand still’ on immigration
posted: 06/14/2013 4:56 a.m. Comments 13
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola on Thursday called on the state’s congressional delegation to support an immigration bill that he said was “very, very critical” for the city’s and Arkansas’ economies.
Bauxite attorney disciplined for violating conduct rules
posted: 06/08/2013 5:07 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has suspended the license of a Bauxite attorney who failed to comply with requests for information about hearings from a client and whose license is already suspended for three other violations.
Retrial ordered for man denied choice of lawyer
posted: 06/07/2013 5:03 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new trial for a man who was prevented from hiring the attorney of his choice to defend him against several drug charges.
Fired agency lawyer loses appeal of unemployment benefits denial
posted: 06/06/2013 3:05 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Board of Review ruling that denied unemployment benefits to a former Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality attorney.
Appeals judge will seek post as justice
posted: 06/04/2013 4:56 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Rhonda Wood said Monday that she will run for one of three Supreme Court seats up for election in May 2014.
Bondsman revocations jump
posted: 06/03/2013 4:22 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board, which is charged with regulating the industry in the state, has revoked more agent licenses this year than in any of the past 10 years, according to records reviewed by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Principal’s 2011 firing upheld
posted: 06/01/2013 4:53 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the firing of a former Cabot elementary school principal for taking personal leave without properly notifying the superintendent.
Lottery wins immunity from lawsuit
posted: 05/31/2013 12:09 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Lottery Commission is entitled to immunity from a lawsuit filed by a company alleging that the lottery infringed on years-old trademarks in its advertising, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Wynne to run for seat on state’s highest court
posted: 05/30/2013 4:47 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Robin Wynne said Wednesday that he will run for a seat on the state Supreme Court in 2014, the first person to announce for three positions on the court.
