The lines between law school, the bench and politics blurred a bit this week as schools announced a number of high-profile faculty visitors and one major appointment.

University of Arkansas law professor Howard Brill on Tuesday was appointed as the new chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court, to serve out the term of Justice Jim Hannah, who is resigning on Aug. 31 for health reasons. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson made the appointment.

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