In this post, I discuss the record on appeal, what is required, and the important role it plays in the Arkansas appellate practice. Photo by Chuck Coker is licensed under CC 2.0. When compiling the record on appeal, it is important that you carefully adhere to the Rules of the Supreme Court and Court Read more…
In this post, I discuss the mandate in the Arkansas appellate process and its usefulness in enforcing the result of an appeal. Photo by Dave Conner is licensed under CC 2.0. After an appellate decision is issued, the first step in enforcing the result of the appeal is the issuance of a Read more…
In this post, I discuss the place of oral arguments in Arkansas appellate practice, including when they may occur and when they may not. Photo by Michigan Municipal League is licensed under CC 2.0. Oral arguments serve as the face of appellate practice in popular culture. The idea of attorneys arguing before a panel Read more…
In this post, I discuss the deadline to file the record on appeal and the requirements imposed by the appellate court. Photo by Chuck Coker is licensed under CC 2.0. After filing the first notice of appeal, the deadline to file the record on appeal is ninety days. Within that time period, Read more…
In this post, I discuss amici curiae briefs, what they are, and the influence they may possess within the Arkansas appellate process. Photo by Wendy Seltzer is licensed under CC 2.0. When working with appeals, it is not uncommon to see or hear the Latin phrase Amici Curiae. In highly charged court Read more…
In this post, I discuss how to file a civil appeal in the State of Arkansas. Photo by Michigan Municipal League is licensed under CC 2.0. If you have found yourself on the losing end of a lawsuit, you may be wondering how to file a civil appeal in Arkansas. The rules Read more…
In this post, I discuss the various deadlines for filing an appeal in Arkansas. Photo by WEBN-TV is licensed under CC 2.0. Arkansas has strict deadlines for filing an appeal. After a judgment or order is entered, you have thirty days to file a notice of appeal. A notice of cross-appeal must be filed Read more…
In this post, I discuss how to secure a copyright protection for your original works. Photo by Martin Fisch is licensed under CC 2.0. If you are the creator of an original work, you may wonder how to secure a copyright for that work. Securing a copyright is surprising simple; so simple, Read more…
In this post, I discuss how to conduct a copyright search to discover what works have taken advantage of the protections of registration. Photo by a.poll_o is licensed under CC 2.0. Registering your copyright with the United States Copyright Office puts the entire world on notice of your intellectual ownership of a specific work. Read more…
In this post, I discuss the requirements for maintaining a trademark after registration, including the filing requirements to keep it protected. Photo by David is licensed under CC 2.0. The process for submitting an application to register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office can be long and taxing. Read more…