Vol. 26, Issue 21
February 21, 2016

Civil Cases

Nursing Home arbitration agreement was enforceable even though the specified arbitrator was no longer in existence

Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC v. Arnold - 2016 Ark. 62 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 18, 2016. Circuit Court of Clark County, Hon. Robert E. McCallum. REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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Supreme Court addresses finality in divorce decrees that contemplate further action by the parties

Davis v. Davis - 2016 Ark. 64 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 18, 2016. Circuit Court of Pope County, Hon. Dennis Sutterfield. CERTIFIED QUESTION ANSWERED; REMANDED TO COURT OF APPEALS.

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Allowing adoption without consent of natural parent who has never been shown to be unfit draws scathing dissent

Lagios v. Goldman - 2016 Ark. 59 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 18, 2016. Circuit Court of Columbia County, Hon. Larry Chandler. AFFIRMED; COURT OF APPEALS' OPINION VACATED.

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Criminal Cases

Non-testimonial hearsay not subject to the Confrontation Clause

Donald Dickey v. State of Arkansas - 2016 Ark. 66 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 18, 2016. Circuit Court of Izard County, Hon. Tim Weaver. AFFIRMED.

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Dispatch call provided enough facts to give cops reasonable suspicion for traffic stop

Jonathan Casey v. State of Arkansas - 2016 Ark.App. 98 Court of Appeals. February 17, 2016. Circuit Court of Benton County, Hon. Robin F. Green. AFFIRMED.

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