Vol. 30, Issue 17
January 13, 2020

Civil Cases

Plaintiff alleges he was fired for refusing to hire governor's unqualified choice for position; claims against individuals survive, but official-capacity claims barred by sovereign immunity

Harris v. Hutchinson - 2020 Ark. 3 Arkansas Supreme Court. January 9, 2020. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Tim Fox. AFFIRMED IN PART; REVERSED IN PART, AND REMANDED .

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Arbitration requirement in law firm's retainer agreement was enforceable

Plummer v. McSweeney - No. 18-3059 Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. October 23, 2019. Eastern District of Arkansas, Jay Moody. REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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Criminal Cases

Fabricated expert testimony by FBI agent deemed immaterial ; Justice Woods finds the ruling staggering

Pitts v. State - 2020 Ark. 7 Arkansas Supreme Court. January 9, 2020. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Leon Johnson. AFFIRMED.

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