Fighting Frivolous Appeals
In this post, I discuss how the Arkansas Supreme Court is fighting frivolous lawsuits by sanctioning those who file frivolous appeals.
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Appeals & Appellate Practice
Taking a case up in Arkansas: notices of appeal, the record, the deadlines that end appeals early, oral argument, and petitions for review.
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Stay Pending Appeal
In this post, I discuss the stay pending appeal and how it can prevent the enforcement of a judgment until the final resolution of the appeal.
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Certified Questions of Law
How federal courts ask the Arkansas Supreme Court to answer unsettled state-law questions — when certification is allowed, what the order must contain, and how briefing works.
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The Record on Appeal
In this post, I discuss the record on appeal, what is required, and the important role it plays in the Arkansas appellate practice.
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Oral Arguments
In this post, I discuss the place of oral arguments in Arkansas appellate practice, including when they may occur and when they may not.
· 3 min read
Amici Curiae Briefs
How amici curiae briefs work in Arkansas appellate practice under Rule 4-6—who can file, what deadlines apply, and why friend-of-the-court briefs matter.
· 5 min read
Deadline to File the Record on Appeal
Deadline to file the record on appeal in Arkansas: 90 days for appeals, 30 days for interlocutory orders. Learn when extensions are granted.
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Deadlines for Filing an Appeal in Arkansas
The deadlines for filing an appeal in Arkansas are strictly enforced. Learn the key filing windows and exceptions available under the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
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How to File a Civil Appeal in Arkansas
How to file a civil appeal in Arkansas — the brief filing schedule, page-and-copy requirements, the strict appellant/appellee/reply timeline, and the Clerk of the Court's discretionary extensions under the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
· 4 min read
Copyright Deposit Requirement
The Copyright Act requires two copies of every published work to be deposited with the Library of Congress within three months — even if you don't register the copyright.
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The Notice of Appeal
Filing a notice of appeal in Arkansas requires six specific elements — from identifying the parties to ordering transcripts. Missing deadlines or elements can forfeit your appeal.
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The Petition For Review
In this post, I discuss the petition for review in Arkansas appellate law.
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