US Courts

Arkadelphia City Manager v. Beene - Court Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reviewed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for the City of Arkadelphia regarding governmental immunity. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the decision concerning the City's claimed easement and trespass claims against the Beene family.

Mask and Conner v. Arkansas Dept. of Human Services - Termination of Parental Rights

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Ashley Mask and Wyatt Conner to their daughter. The court found no arguable merit in the appeal and granted the motion to withdraw filed by Conner's counsel. This decision upholds the circuit court's ruling that termination was in the child's best interest.

Vicentic v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - License Revocation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Green Springs Medical LLC's dispensary license. The court found that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and followed lawful procedure, upholding the revocation of the license.

Billy Bagwell v. State of Arkansas - Rape Conviction Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the rape conviction of Billy Bagwell. Bagwell appealed his conviction, arguing insufficient evidence, but the court found the evidence sufficient to support the jury's verdict. The opinion was delivered on March 11, 2026.

Karlowski v. Karlowski - Covenant Marriage Judicial Separation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reviewed a covenant marriage judicial separation case, Patrick Karlowski v. Elizabeth Karlowski. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the lower court's order concerning child custody, visitation, and a no-contact order.

Jearl Shane Griffin v. State of Arkansas - Theft Conviction Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jearl Shane Griffin for theft by receiving property. Griffin was sentenced to five years' probation and fined $7,000. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of the evidence.

Stanfield v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Jeffery Stanfield. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Stanfield's counsel, who asserted there were no arguable issues on appeal. The case involved allegations of drug use and endangerment of minor children.

Deno Dicamillo v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for rape and sexual assault. The appellant argued that evidence of his failure to appear in court was improperly admitted. The court found the evidence relevant to show consciousness of guilt.

Robert Hoffman, Jr. v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for fleeing, reckless driving, and speeding. The appellant challenged the fleeing conviction, arguing insufficient evidence of intent. The court found sufficient evidence based on the totality of the circumstances presented.

Supreme Court of New Jersey Opinion on Vicarious Liability for Teacher Sexual Abuse

The Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion in Russell Forde Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education, addressing vicarious liability for school districts concerning teacher sexual abuse. The Court considered whether N.J.S.A. 59:2-1.3(a)(1) allows for imposing liability on a school district for a teacher's sexual abuse of a student outside the scope of employment.