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Attorneys Amie K. Alexander and Allison C. Pearson with Friday, Eldredge & Clark donated their time this Saturday, February 22 to help the low-income residents of El Dorado with will preparation services through the Super Saturday Event.

The Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) took place on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, marking one of the most significant changes in bankruptcy law since 2005. The SBRA attempts to create a simplified and expedited process for small business debtors to propose, confirm and complete a plan of reorganization.

William A. Waddell Jr. joined the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service in August 2018 and hopes to help energize other attorneys who are interested in helping doctors, case managers and social workers address legal issues that contribute to patients’ poor health.

Attorney Robert T. Smith recently attended the Bank Director “Acquire or Be Acquired” Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a multitude of issues discussed, three issues were the main topic of the conference: Low-cost deposits, IT Costs and succession planning.

The U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. USCIS has advised employers to begin using the new Form I-9 immediately.

Attorney Harry A. Light was one of the recipients of the Pro Bono Service Awards given by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors. The award was presented Thursday, January 30 at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service inside the Clinton Presidential Center.

As you may have heard, Congress recently passed — and the President signed into law — the SECURE Act, which is landmark legislation that affects the rules for creating and maintaining employer-sponsored retirement plans. SECURE stands for the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act. The SECURE Act is generally effective on January 1, 2020.