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Supreme Court Decision Overturns Chevron Doctrine

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Today in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturned a decades old precedent regarding the deference given to interpretations of federal law by federal administrative agencies. Known as the Chevron doctrine, this 1984 case favored agency interpretations and provided these agencies wide latitude in interpreting and implementing federal laws. The effect of Chevron over the decades has resulted in wide ranging rules and regulations in the areas of employment, wage and hour, immigration, and the environment.

Final Section 1557 Regulation Brings New Requirements for Health Care Providers

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The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a Final Rule to implement Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which makes it unlawful for covered health care providers to refuse to treat, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (See 42 U.S.C. § 18116). The Final Rule is effective July 5, 2024. While there are new requirements to implement, these are …

Arkansas Bar Association Appoints Amie Schoeppel Wilcox to Legal Aid of Arkansas Board of Directors

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LITTLE ROCK, AR – February 27th, 2024 – The Arkansas Bar Association recently announced the appointment of Amie Schoeppel Wilcox to the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Arkansas. The appointment, effective immediately, is for a three-year term, extending until December 31, 2026. Arkansas Bar Association President Margaret Dobson expressed sincere appreciation for Amie’s … Continued

Firm Honored with Olivia Farrell Gender Equity Leadership Award

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Friday, Eldredge & Clark was selected as the winner of the prestigious Olivia Farrell Gender Equity Leadership Award by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. This recognition celebrates companies in Arkansas actively utilizing tools to support women at work and enhance their overall workplace culture. The firm was one of the top three finalists, alongside prestigious … Continued

Independent Contractor Status

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The United States Department of Labor recently announced the final rule federalregister.gov regarding independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  This rule, scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024, rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule, and will make it more difficult for an employer to classify individuals as independent contractors.  As part of … Continued