A mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien is a powerful collection tool for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers on an Arkansas construction project, and one of the easiest to lose. It lets a party who furnished labor or materials used to improve...
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Arkansas Mechanics’ and Materialmen’s Liens: A Practical Overview
A mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien is a powerful collection tool for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers on an Arkansas construction project, and one of the easiest to lose. It lets a party who furnished labor or materials used to improve...
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Insurance Coverage Principles in Arkansas: An Overview
People buy insurance for their homes, their personal property, and their businesses, often assuming that they are “fully covered” in the event of a loss. But coverage under an insurance policy is defined, often narrowly, and an uncovered loss can be an...
Arkansas’s New E-Verify Requirement Act: A State-Employer Mandate
Effective January 1, 2026, with enforcement beginning July 1, 2026, Arkansas requires its state entities to verify the work authorization of new hires through the federal E-Verify system. The requirement comes from the E-Verify Requirement Act, Act 948 of 2025, which...
AI in the Practice of Law: A 2026 Overview for Arkansas Lawyers
Across the country, courts and bar regulators continue to address artificial intelligence in law practice. The general consensus appears to be that the existing rules of professional conduct already govern its use, so no new category of rule has been needed. Where...
Arkansas Civil Discovery Rules Updated: Proportionality, Privilege, and a New Certification Duty
On June 4, 2026, the Arkansas Supreme Court updated several key civil discovery rules in a manner more closely tracking the federal rules. Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 26 now limits discovery to information that is both relevant and proportional to the needs of...
Cost-of-Repair Damages in Arkansas Construction-Defect Cases: What Keathley v. Halijan Settles About Cost-Plus Contracts
In defective construction cases in Arkansas, the measure of damages is generally the cost of repair: the amount needed to bring the work up to the quality the owner bargained for. In Keathley v. Halijan, 2025 Ark. App. 531 (Nov. 5, 2025), the Court of Appeals...