Publications

• The Pledge of Partnership and LLC Interests. A Trap For Lenders and Borrowers?
  

  By John Alan Lewis
  Vol. 45 No. 4/Fall 2010 The Arkansas Lawyer 11

  Introduction
  The situation is a common one. Borrower presents himself/herself to a lender and proposes to pledge an interest in a limited liability company (“LLC”) or partnership (either …

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• Mitchell Williams 2010 Annual Review
  

  The Annual Review provides an overview of Mitchell Williams’ growth and accomplishments in 2010. The firm’s newest practices and focus areas, awards and recognitions, Take Time To Give charitable efforts, diversity initiatives and annual firm headlines are also included.

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• Saltwater Disposal Well Joint Venture Dispute
  

  Author: Walter G. Wright

  The byproducts, recyclables and waste generated by the extraction of oil, natural gas and other natural resources has, and will likely continue to be a material issue associated with these activities.  The agreements involved in …

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• Understanding Employer Responsibilities Under PPACA
  

  On Wednesday, September 29, attorney Tod Yeslow spoke at the 2010 Employment Law and Legislative Affairs conference. Please click on the link below to download his presentation Responding Strategically to The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act.

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• Employers Be Aware. Health Care Reform: Not Just For Insurers
  

  While much has been written about health care reform, there has been little discussion on the impact these reforms, particularly the immediate reforms, will have on employers, both large and small. The primary focus has been on the implications for …

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• So You’re In The Real Estate Business
  

  Author: John Alan Lewis

  Like it or not, more Arkansas bankers find themselves in the real estate business.  This is something lenders never fully contemplated in happier times.  But through foreclosure or perhaps deeds in lieu of foreclosure, banks …

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• Dirt Law at Ground Level
  

  Author: W. Christopher Barrier

  Ashley Chester’s father died before Ash finished his first year in law school, which meant that he had to drop out and manage the family’s properties.  That tenure had continuing repercussions. Ashley Chester felt that …

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• Texas Auto Insurance Class Action Dismissed
  

  The U.S. District Court in Texarkana, Texas, dismissed Hollinger, et al. v. Home State County Mutual Insurance Company, et al, on August 5, 2010 for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The action alleged discrimination in violation of Texas Insurance Code …

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• Process-Driven Analysis Can Help Employers Understand Responsibilities
  

  Author: Tod David Yeslow

  The health care reform legislation signed into law on March 23, 2010 sets out significant new requirements for individuals, employers and insurers, including the requirement that all employers which are not exempted must now “play” …

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• Dirt Law at Ground Level
  

  Author: W. Christopher Barrier

  Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act applies to projects that were newly constructed for first occupancy after January 26, 1993 or were altered after January 26, 1992. (Presumably, alterations were covered first because …

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