Wal-Mart's home court; Arkansas judges own retailer's stock, but still rule on its suits
Article Abstract:
Whether litigants against Wal-Mart can find a fair hearing in Arkansas since most Arkansas judges own Wal-Mart stock is discussed. The old ABA rules required judges holding an economic interest in a party to recuse themselves, but a 1990 amendment exempted judges holding only insignificant interests.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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Wal-Mart mending its ways? Retailer vows to end discovery irregularities. Still, charges persist
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Allegations of the defendant's obstruction of justice in personal injury cases against Wal-Mart are discussed. The store assures that this conduct has been corrected and will not happen in the future. Wal-Mart claims to have halved the number of sanctions against it and vows to do even better.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001
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