Vol. 26, Issue 19
February 8, 2016

Civil Cases

England's former Chief of Police does not survive summary judgment on retaliation claim

Herman Hutton v. Danny Maynard - No. 14-1300 Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. February 3, 2016. Eastern District of Arkansas, Hon. Susan Webber Wright. AFFIRMED.

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Nursing Home was not an "institution for treatment of mental disease" for purpose of guardianship statutes

Hale v. Coffman - 2016 Ark. 36 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 4, 2016. Circuit Court of Pope County, Hon. Gordon W. "Mack" McCain. REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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Doctor unsuccessful in attempt to enjoin the Medical Board from enforcing rules

Ahmad v. Beck - 2016 Ark. 30 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 4, 2016. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Wendell Griffen. AFFIRMED.

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University of Arkansas immune from ad valorem taxation

Washington County v. University of Arkansas - 2016 Ark. 34 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 4, 2016. Circuit Court of Washington County, Hon. Doug Martin. AFFIRMED.

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Supreme Court decides it granted petition to review improvidently, reverses itself

Crenshaw v. McFalls - 2016 Ark. 39 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 4, 2016. Circuit Court of White County, Hon. Thomas Hughes. PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.

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Criminal Cases

Exclusion of expert testimony not in error

Brandon Westbrook v. State of Arkansas - 2016 Ark.App. 77 Court of Appeals. February 3, 2016. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Leon Johnson. AFFIRMED.

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Circuit judge used wrong standard of review in ineffective assistance case

State of Arkansas v. Brandon Lacy - 2016 Ark. 38 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 4, 2016. Circuit Court of Benton County, Hon. Robin F. Green. REVERSED AND REMANDED ON DIRECT APPEAL; AFFIRMED ON CROSS-APPEAL.

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Inconsistent verdicts did not warrant a new trial

Michael Mercouri v. State of Arkansas - 2016 Ark. 37 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 4, 2016. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Herbert Wright. AFFIRMED.

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