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February 20, 2020
In the last legislative session there were, once again, some changes to how expungements are done. The criminal record isn’t actually destroyed. I like to say […]
February 12, 2020
If you have a medical board complaint you should have an attorney write it for you. A complaint from an attorney carries more weight. If you […]
December 20, 2019
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act was passed while Reagan was in office back in 1986. The goal was to stop hospitals from refusing […]
December 17, 2019
I recently settled a case against the City of Walnut Ridge. The issue was whether or not a citizen’s posts on the city’s police department Facebook […]
December 12, 2019
What is the difference between a license and a certification? A license is required by law. Think “L” for Law. A certification is when a non-governmental […]
November 11, 2017
Hospital consent forms can be intimidating especially when you are asked to sign in between contractions! Some women are bullied into signing. Others say nobody discussed […]
October 1, 2017
In this episode, Cristen speaks with Kesha Zaffino, an Arkansas lawyer who represents consumers working for better midwifery regulations. Â Right now, for example, the law requires […]
September 20, 2017
Arkansas Licensed Lay Midwives are regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health. Current rules require mothers to prove they are medically fit to endure a midwife-assisted […]
June 27, 2017
Kesha has been nominated to be a part of a group of key stakeholders in the midwifery community led by Dr. Melissa Cheyney and Dr. Courtney […]