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Attorney H. Wayne Young spoke today to members of the West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management group about Arkansas' medical marijuana law and how it will affect employers and the workplace.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP was named 2017 Arkansas Law Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation at the annual awards ceremony that was held Thursday, Feb. 16 in New York.

Labor and Employment Attorney Daniel Herrington spoke recently to members of the South Arkansas Human Resources Association about the impact medical marijuana could have on employers.

For the fourth year, attorneys with Friday, Eldredge & Clark have partnered with the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission and Southern Bancorp to provide pro bono will preparation services to low-income residents of Helena and Eudora.

As the fourth-year medical students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences prepare for their future, they have to learn more than just medicine. Attorney Michelle Ator spoke to these students about the business side of the profession earlier in the week as part of their ongoing education.

House Bill 1460 filed yesterday by Representatives Carlton Wing and Doug House impacts the provisions related to employment within the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment. The bill adds some important clarifying definitions to the Amendment and provides employers with safe harbors to ensure a safe working environment for employees and the public. The bill was referred to the Committee on House Rules and awaits further action.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark’s Labor and Employment practice group is monitoring several bills throughout the 91st General Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature that could impact Arkansas employers if passed. Attorney H. Wayne Young provides a brief overview of House Bill 1126, House Bill 1021, Senate Bill 37 and Senate Bill 33.