Month: February 2010

Circuit Judge Rhonda Wood Announces Candidacy for Arkansas Court of Appeals

~ Tasha C. Taylor ~ 1 Comment

This week, Judge Rhonda Wood, who has served as a circuit court judge for the 20th judicial district for the past four years, announced her candidacy for District 2, Position 1 on the Arkansas Court of Appeals.  Judge Josephine Linker Hart currently holds that position.  There has been no announcement to date from Judge Hart concerning whether she intends to seek re-election.  The election for this position will be held on May 18, 2010.

Civil Practice Rule Changes On The Way–Comments on Suggested Rule Changes Due By March 30, 2010

~ Tasha C. Taylor ~ 1 Comment

The Arkansas Supreme Court handed down a per curiam decision on January 21, 2010, outlining proposed rule changes suggested by the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Civil Practice. 

The multiple proposed changes to the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Arkansas Rules of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, and the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure–Civil are outlined in the Court’s per curiam order. 

Comments concerning the suggested rule changes must be submitted in writing to the Supreme Court Clerk’s office before March 31, 2010.

Arkansas Supreme Court Update: Position 6

~ Tasha C. Taylor

Last month, following Justice Bowen’s decision to step down from the Governor-appointed position of Associate Justice, Governer Beebe appointed Ron Sheffield to complete the term of Justice Imber, who retired last year as an Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. 

A special election will be held later this year to determine who will complete Justice Imber’s term, which expires in 2014.  Currently, the candidates for Position 6 are: (1) Judge Tim Fox; (2) Judge Karen Baker; and (3) Evelyn Moorehead.