ArkBar August Member Newsletter

August 2021

MEMBER NEWSLETTER Periodic E-Newsletter Focusing on Arkansas Bar Association Members

ARKBAR HAPPENINGS

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Member Benefits End for NonRenewed Members

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The Arkansas Lawyer magazine mailed

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Oyez! Oyez!

Sarah Keith-Bolden of Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), an invitationonly trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar.

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that Patrick B. Feilke is joining the firm as a Partner as the firm opens a new office in Little Rock to serve clients in the Southern United States. The new office is located at 400 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 1720, Little Rock, AR, 72201. This is HBS’s first office in Arkansas.

Caleb Hollinger has joined Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP in Little Rock as an associate.

Kutak Rock announced that attorney L. Kyle Heffley has joined the firm’s national litigation practice group as of counsel and will be resident in the firm’s Rogers office. Mr. Heffley focuses his practice on trial work with a special emphasis on healthcare litigation.

FULL COURT PRESS

2021 Handling Appeals in Arkansas Supplement Available Soon

Standards for Examination of Real Estate Titles in Arkansas 2021 Edition

Thank you to the Cumulative Supplement Committee!

Joshua C. Ashley Martha Ayres Brian Brooks Kyle E. Burton Joe Falasco Grant E. Fortson Christian Harris Chief Judge Brandon J. Harrison, Co-Chair Kathryn Henry Martin A. Kasten Leah Lanford R. Christopher Lawson Rodney P. Moore David R. Raupp Roger D. Rowe John P. (Jack) Talbot Tasha C. Taylor Andy Taylor Brett D. Watson, Co-Chair Mark Wankum Heather Goodson Zachary ArkBar Deskbooks on Arkansas law are available in print, pdf and as part of the Fastcase legal research tool. Go to: www.arkbar.com/for-attorneys/ publications/practice-handbooks

Compilation of Weekly Case Summaries Hernandez

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The Young Lawyer Section and the Arkansas Bar Commission on Diversity and Inclusion awarded four scholarships to law students.

Congratulations to the students who were chosen because they have championed the cause of improving diversity in both their school and community. U of A Law School students: Edgar Hernandez and William Yandell Bowen Law School students: Tonisha Cox and Elijah Cummins

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New benefit for section members! Watch for postings in your ACE Community for a Compilation of Weekly Case Summaries by Practice Area for the Spring 2021 Term. All the newest cases relevant to your area of practice at your fingertips—and all part of the free services offered by your ArkBar. Another benefit of joining a section.

Coming this Fall Weekly Case Summaries on Podcast!

Thank You For Your Membership!

Proudly display your connection to the profession with a member decal on your website or email signature. Contact Anna Hubbard at ahubbard@arkbar.com to receive yours. If you have not renewed your membership for the 2021-22 bar year, please do so now so you can continue to connect with your statewide legal association! Benefits will expire on August 15 if you have not renewed for the 2021-22 bar year.

ArkBar’s #MoreThanALawyer campaign highlights all the ways Arkansas Bar Association lawyers impact lives within and outside of their profession. In all of these roles, they make a difference in their community. Do you know an ArkBar lawyer with a great story to share?

Self-nominations are encouraged! Nominate a #MoreThanALawyer by emailing ahubbard@ arkbar.com. For more information visit www. arkbar.com/for-attorneys/for-attorneys-more.

Pro Bono CLE Opportunity AR Free Legal Answers Clinic

Volunteer for an upcoming AR Free Legal Answers Clinic. At these clinics, attorneys and law student volunteers work together to answer questions received from low-and moderate-income Arkansans who can’t afford an attorney. The clinics all take place on Zoom from noon to 1pm CT. https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0d4ea4ac2ca1fac16-august This program qualifies for your Pro Bono CLE. Attorneys can claim one hour of credit for every 3 hours of pro bono work, with a maximum of 3 hours of credit per CLE year according to Rule 4 of the Rules for Minimum Continuing Legal Education.

New this Year!

PA RA L EG A L Arkansas Bar Foundation Fourth Annual Friendraiser Please join us for Howlin’ Hour!

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:30 until 6:00 p.m.

Arkansas State University Cooper Alumni Center Jonesboro, Arkansas Tickets: $50.00 each For tickets, please email apyle@arkansasbarfoundation.com This event will be held during the time the Arkansas Judicial Council is scheduled to meet in Jonesboro

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

A new affiliate membership for paralegals designed to improve law firm efficiency focusing on education, networking and training resources.

arkbar.com/for-attorneys/paralegal fayetteville february 18-19, 2022

little rock november 12-13, 2021

2021-2022 Public Service Academy applications due september 3

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UPCOMING EVENTS ON CLE CENTRAL: October 6: Administrative Law 1 hour Virtual October 15: Labor & Employment 3 Hours Virtual October 29: Government Law 6 Hours Virtual November 3: Tax 1 Hour Virtual November 10-12: Mid-Year Meeting in Little Rock November 17: Construction Law 2 hours Virtual ON-DEMANDS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Start Streaming at www.pathlms.com/arkbar

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MEETING MADE EASY

1. SELECT THE TRACK YOU WANT TO ATTEND

2. REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE 3. SHOW UP IN PERSON

And we’ll do the rest!

In Person This Fall!

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NOVEMBER 10- 12, 2021

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AIRPORT 3201 BANKHEAD DR. LITTLE ROCK • 72206 RETURNING TO OUR NEW LOCATION!

CASE STUDY

Arkansas Bar Association Publications on Fastcase How to order: Go to www.fastcase.com/ product-category/arkbar •

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Find the deskbook you want, and choose “Select Option.”

Choose from print copy or pdf download, and then add to cart.

Click on “View Cart,” enter your discount code* in the “Coupon” box, and then click “Apply Coupon.”

The Arkansas Bar Association has partnered with Fastcase to revamp our publications programs. Deskbooks are now available in new print editions, as PDFs and within the Fastcase legal research system member benefit.

THE FOLLOWING BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE: ArkBar Deskbooks

Retail Price

Member Price

Arkansas Business Associations Handbook

$275.00

$175.00*

Arkansas Construction Law Manual

$275.00

$175.00*

Arkansas Elder Law Desk Manual

$225.00

$125.00*

Arkansas Probate System

$225.00

$125.00*

Arkansas Workers Compensation Desk Book

$225.00

$125.00*

Guide to Arkansas Statutes of Limitations

$300.00

$25.00*

Handling Appeals in Arkansas

$225.00

$150.00*

Handling Appeals in Arkansas Supplement

$150.00

$50.00*

Revocable Trusts Handbook for Arkansas Practitioners

$225.00

$125.00*

Standards for Examination of Real Estate Titles in Arkansas

$75.00

$45.00*

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Call Michele Glasgow at the Arkansas Bar Association at (501) 801-5661 to obtain discount code.

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Note: ArkBar Deskbooks are also available through the Fastcase legal research tool for a yearly subscription.

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