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Part 3 of our Med Mal 101: Back to Basics series explains what qualifies as “medical malpractice” in Arkansas and outlines the legal standard that governs medical-injury claims under the Arkansas Medical Malpractice Act. We break down what a plaintiff must prove, the applicable standard of care, a failure to meet that standard, and causation, and why expert testimony is often required. We also discuss how Arkansas’s “same or similar locality” and specialty-based standards shape what is considered “usual and ordinary” care, including key considerations for informed consent.

The fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap lottery registration window will open on March 4 and run through March 19, 2026. A total of 85,000 slots are available annually, including 20,000 reserved for foreign nationals with a U.S. master’s or higher degree. Because demand exceeds supply, USCIS conducts a lottery each year to determine which candidates may apply for an H-1B visa.

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Friday, Eldredge & Clark attorneys and staff participated in Southern Bancorp’s Super Saturday clinic, providing pro bono legal services to help Arkansans plan for the future and protect what matters most.

In Part 1 of Med Mal 101, we identified the parties and legal pleadings required to initiate a lawsuit. In this article, we will address what happens when a medical care provider is served with notice of a lawsuit. The first thing to keep in mind is that actions for medical injury typically must be filed within

On January 22, 2026, the EEOC formally rescinded Biden-era workplace guidance addressing transgender issues following a May 2025 federal court decision invalidating key portions of that guidance. While the rescission reflects a shift in federal enforcement priorities, it does not alter employers’ substantive obligations under Title VII.

Med Mal 101: Back to Basics is 12-part series produced by Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Written by the attorneys in the Medical Malpractice Group, the content is designed to give physicians and other healthcare providers information they need to know about malpractice litigation.

ROGERS, AR – Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP announced today that Gabe Stultz has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group in Rogers. Stultz concentrates his practice on complex civil disputes, including class actions, noncompetition and trade secret matters, corporate dissolutions, discrimination claims, and business contract litigation. He brings first-chair courtroom experience informed by more than twenty jury trials and is skilled at managing fact-intensive investigations, driving discovery and motion practice, and navigating regulatory issues while negotiating effectively with opposing counsel and government stakeholders.