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
Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation
United States House of Representatives Members John Curtis (“Utah”) and Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez (“Washington”) introduced legislation titled: Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act (“Act”) The bill would exempt water utilities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response…
Solid and Hazardous Waste/Recycling Administrative/Judicial Development-2023-2024: Arkansas Environmental Federation Presentation
I undertook a presentation at the April 17, Arkansas Environmental Federation Land Seminar titled: Solid and Hazardous Waste/Recycling Administrative/Judicial Development – 2023-2024 The presentation addressed a variety of federal and state decisions, litigation, rulings, regulations, policies…
Citizen Suit Action/Clean Water Act: Conservation Law Foundation Lawsuit Addressing Littleton, Massachusetts, Pepsi-Product Manufacturing/Bottling Company
The Conservation Law Foundation (“CLF”) sent an April 10th letter to Patriot Beverages, LLC and CPF, Inc. (collectively, “Pepsi Beverages”) styled: Notice of Violations and Intent to File Suit Under the Clean Water Act (“Notice”) The Notice states that Pepsi Beverages manufactures and bottles…
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…