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Author: Jasmine Richardson

Part 6: You Received a Subpoena – Now What?

By Jasmine Richardson

Part 6 of Med Mal 101: Back to Basics addresses a situation many healthcare providers may face: receiving a subpoena. The article explains the different types of subpoenas, how they may be served, what they can require, and the often-short deadlines for responding. It also highlights the importance of involving legal counsel early, as subpoenas may raise issues involving privileged information and patient records. Understanding these requirements can help providers respond appropriately while avoiding potential legal and compliance pitfalls.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark Welcomes 2026 Summer I Law Clerks

By Jasmine Richardson

Friday, Eldredge & Clark is pleased to welcome seven law students to the firm as part of its 2026 Summer I Law Clerk Program.

The program provides students with hands-on experience across a variety of legal practice areas, including commercial litigation, corporate counseling and governance, medical malpractice, labor and employment, real estate, and product liability.

Part 5: Damages | Med Mal 101

By Jasmine Richardson

Part 5 of Med Mal 101: Back to Basics focuses on one of the most critical components of a medical malpractice claim: damages. This installment explains the types of compensation a plaintiff may pursue including medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and the legal requirement to prove those damages were caused by the alleged negligence. It also highlights how certain damages, particularly those that are harder to quantify, are ultimately determined.

Reducing Multistate Tax Liability

By Jasmine Richardson

The Arkansas Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hudson v. United States Beef Corporation clarifies that, under prior law, gains from a one-time, complete business liquidation may be treated as nonbusiness income and allocated to a company’s state of commercial domicile rather than apportioned across multiple states. This interpretation could significantly reduce Arkansas income tax liability for multistate businesses that liquidated or sold substantially all assets before 2026. However, a statutory amendment effective January 1, 2026 broadens the definition of business income, limiting the applicability of this favorable treatment to earlier tax years and creating a narrow window for potential refund opportunities.

Part 4: Causation | Med Mal 101

By Jasmine Richardson

April 1, 2026 In Arkansas, a medical malpractice claim requires more than proof of a breach in the standard of care, plaintiffs must also establish causation. This article explains how courts define “proximate cause,” including the requirement that an injury would not have occurred “but for” the provider’s actions, and why this element is often central to the outcome of a case.