Publications

The Ethics of Representing Marijuana-Related Businesses

June 2017 by Justice J. Brooks I | Since the passage of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 (“Medical Marijuana Amendment”), marijuana-related business (“MRBs”) are soliciting lawyers…

The Arkansas Supreme Court Goes to War: A Sampling of Legal Issues Confronted by the Court During World War I

June 2017 by J. Cliff McKinney II | This year marks the 100th anniversary of the United States entering into World War I, the first of the Twentieth…

Considerations in Building the Arkansas Construction Contract

May 29, 2017 by Lindsey C. Pesek | Northwest Arkansas residents know that the construction industry is booming again.  New subdivisions, offices, restaurants and shops seem to appear…

Dereliction of Duty

Spring 2017 By Daniel J. Beck | A bank’s culture begins with its board of directors.  Those individuals set the tone for the bank and have the ultimate…

Recent Changes To The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act Makes Transparency Easier For Local Government

May 22, 2017 By Sarah E. DeLoach | Fifty years ago this year, the Arkansas General Assembly passed the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified at Arkansas…

The Effects Of Medical Marijuana On Employer Drug Policies

March 2017 By Justice J. Brooks I | The legalization of marijuana, for either medical or recreational purposes, in 28 states and the District of Columbia has created…

Scholarships for Retail Development

March 27, 2017 by J. Cliff McKinney II | Most of us love it when the Razorbacks win.  It is thrilling to watch a player like Darren McFadden…

Websites, Mobile Applications and the ADA: Strategies to Avoid this Litigation Land Mine

March 2017 by Meredith M. Causey | Meredith M. Causey served as a presenter for the USLAW EduNet Webinar: Websites, Mobile Applications and the ADA: Strategies to Avoid this…

Who Can Be A Chapter 12 Debtor?

March 20, 2017 by Mary-Tipton Thalheimer | Farmers in the United States experienced an economic boom in the 1970s fueled in large part by an increased demand for…

Banking With Marijuana Related Businesses: A Different Perspective

March 2017 by Justice J. Brooks I | Since “The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016” was approved last November, it has received a pessimistic reaction in the…