Vol. 25, Issue 20
February 23, 2015

Civil Cases

State court dismissal without prejudice considered final for issue preclusion in federal court

Germain Real Estate Company, LLC and GM Enterprises, LLC v. HCH Toyota, LLC and Simmons First National Bank - No. 13-3492; No. 13-3723 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. February 6, 2015. Western District of Arkansas, Hon. P.K. Holmes, III. AFFIRMED.

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Bankruptcy Rule 9011 sanctions warranted for allegations of fraud made against opposing counsel

Renee S. Williams, Trustee v. Living Hope Southeast, LLC and David Stephens (Interested Party) - No. 14-6030 United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. January 29, 2015. United States Bankruptcy Court, Hon. Richard Taylor. AFFIRMED.

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Workers' Compensation Commission granted exclusive jurisdiction over wrongful death claim

Central Flying Service, Inc. v. Pulaski County Circuit Court - 2015 Ark. 49 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 19, 2015. PETITION GRANTED.

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Reversal of order allowing interpleader of uninsured motorist proceeds upheld, along with dismissal of bad-faith complaint

Southern Farm Bureau v. Parsons - 2015 Ark.App. 95 Court of Appeals. February 18, 2015. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Mackie Pierce. AFFIRMED ON DIRECT APPEAL; AFFIRMED ON CROSS-APPEAL.

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Child support award for adult child with autism was affirmed

Guthrie v. Guthrie - 2015 Ark.App. 108 Court of Appeals. February 18, 2015. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Alice Gray. AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED.

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Criminal Cases

Uncorroborated anonymous tip did not support police arrest at motel

Isaac Evans v. State of Arkansas - 2015 Ark. 50 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 19, 2015. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Barry A. Sims. AFFIRMED.

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Circuit court erred by not holding competency hearing

Jamaal Simpson v. State of Arkansas - 2015 Ark.App. 103 Court of Appeals. February 18, 2015. Circuit Court of Benton County, Hon. Robin F. Green. REMANDED.

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Officers' multiple requests to obtain blood or urine samples appropriate

Julia Blackwell v. State of Arkansas - 2015 Ark.App. 96 Court of Appeals. February 18, 2015. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Leon Johnson. AFFIRMED.

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