Between the Lines Blog
Tools for Investing Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Bonds
April 17, 2024
by Ashley Edwards
In a previous article, we introduced the fundamental concepts of the yield restriction and rebate rules set out in the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations and how tax-exempt bonds may be affected by high interest rates. But, as the saying goes, for every rule there is an exception, and…
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Trade Secrets Claim?
April 16, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
What is the statute of limitations for a trade secrets claim? Three years. The Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act explicitly provides that there is a three-year statute of limitations. The three-year time period begins to run when the misappropriation either is discovered, or, should have been…
Foundation of Leadership: Maurice Mitchell
In honor of our firm’s 70th anniversary, we are proud to share the stories of our founding leaders – the attorneys who are Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Here, we are sharing the legacy of Maurice Mitchell. H. Maurice Mitchell (October 23,1925 - April 2, 2011) An original…
Who Can be Held Accountable for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets?
April 9, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Who can be held accountable for misappropriation of Trade Secrets? The Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act answers this question, explaining that the following may be liable for trade secret misappropriation: Individuals. Corporations. Business trusts. Estates. Trusts. Partnerships. Associations…
Insuring Innovation: Protecting Your Organization in the Age of Generative AI
April 8, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
The decision to integrate Generative AI (“GAI”) into an organization is one that occupies significant space these days in many corporate board rooms. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the adoption of GAI technologies holds immense promise for driving innovation, enhancing…
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law Blog
Hazardous Materials Regulation Final Rulemaking: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Adoption of Amendments Addressing Harmonization with International Standards
The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (“PHMSA”) published in the April 10th Federal Register final rules amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”). See 89 Fed. Reg. 25434. PHMSA states that the final rule is intended to: . . . maintain alignment with…
Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks: April 24th Meeting
As noted in a previous blog post, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks that suffer corrective action requirements and third-party damage claims due to a release of petroleum. The Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks…
Americas Most Endangered Rivers: American Rivers 2024 Analysis
The organization American Rivers has issued its annual list of what it describes as “America’s Most Endangered Rivers”. The organization, American Rivers, describes itself as: …championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. …
Arkansas Water Plan Update: Arkansas Department of Agriculture Schedules Additional Public Meetings
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (“ADA”) announced additional public meetings as part of its process for updating the Arkansas Water Plan (“AWP”). The additional scheduled meetings include: May 6 Fowler Center 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro, AR (Afternoon session topic: Water Infrastructure) …
PFAS/Refinery: Denver Trout Unlimited Files Administrative Challenge to Colorado of Public Health and Environment NPDES Permit Limits
Denver Trout Unlimited, GreenLatinos, and the Colorado Sierra Club (collectively “Trout Unlimited”) filed an April 5th Request for an Adjudicatory Hearing (“Request”) before the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”) challenging a Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge…