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Arkansas

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2008   34
2007   41
2006   41

Lawsuit Climate

Arkansas ranks thirty-fourth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

Arkansas was one of the few remaining states with separate courts for law (circuit court) and for equity (chancery court) until state law was changed in 2000.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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Videos

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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