Fayetteville, AR
Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Fayetteville, AR
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Circuit Court was reversed and the case dismissed in the University's favor.
Terminated state university police officer sued state university and its official alleging violation of the Arkansas Whistle-Blower Act (AWBA). University filed motion to dismiss for immunity and failu ... re to state a claim, which the Circuit Court denied.
OUTCOME: Affirmed
Arkansas Supreme Court held county possessed no constitutional or statutory authority to assess ad valorem taxes against the University, which was entitled to sovereign immunity from taxation. Univers ... ity prevailed.
OUTCOME: Affirmed
Tenured female professor's suit against the university and its officials, alleging, inter alia, that she was terminated without due process and in violation of equal protection. University prevailed.
OUTCOME: Circuit Court was reversed and lawsuit dismissed in University's favor.
The Supreme Court held that sovereign immunity's exception for unconstitutional acts or for acts that are ultra vires, arbitrary, capricious, or in bad faith did not apply.
OUTCOME: Affirmed
Former University Co-op. Extension Service employee's suit alleging age discrimination and retaliation. University prevailed.
OUTCOME: Affirmed
U.S.D.C. (E.D. Ark.) No. 4:10-CV-0655 JMM, aff’d, 716 F.3d 1141 (8th Cir. 2013)
OUTCOME: Affirmed
Terminated circuit clerk employee filed First Amendment retaliation action against employer. Jury verdict in favor of Pulaski County.
OUTCOME: Affirmed
8th Cir. Court of Appeals held that statute was rationally related to advancing legitimate governmental interest. State of Arkansas prevailed.
OUTCOME: Petition denied
The Supreme Court held Arkansas Scholarship Lottery ballot title was not misleading.
OUTCOME: Affirmed
The Supreme Court held statute that permitted electronic games of skill at the parks if approved by voters was not unconstitutional.
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