Skip to content

Category: Attorney & Firm News

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.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark Welcomes Caroline Kelley to Rogers Office

By fridayfirmdev

March 25, 2026 ROGERS, AR – Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP announced today that Caroline Kelley has joined the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group in Rogers. Caroline focuses her practice on all aspects of business mergers and acquisitions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and documentation, as well as general business formation and entity selection. … Continued

Part 3: The Legal Standard in Arkansas | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

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. To date, in our “Med Mal 101: Back To Basics” series, we have … Continued

H-1B Lottery Registration Opens March 4, 2026

By Eli Brewer

H-1B Lottery Registration Opens March 4, 2026 – What Employers Need to Know 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. … Continued

Firm Provides Pro Bono Services at Super Saturday Clinic

By Eli Brewer

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. Super Saturday clinics, hosted by Southern Bancorp, bring together community partners and volunteers to expand access to essential legal resources. Friday, … Continued

Part 2: Responding to a Complaint | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

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. In  Part 1 of Med Mal 101, we identified the parties and legal pleadings … Continued

EEOC Rescinds Biden-Era Transgender Workplace Guidance

By Eli Brewer

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. Key Legal Backdrop: Bostock v. Clayton County In Bostock v. … Continued

Part 1: How a Lawsuit Gets Started | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

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. When a patient sues a medical care provider for malpractice, the patient must initiate … Continued