Arkansas Court of Appeals

David Fulmer v. Director, Division of Workforce Services - Appeal of Overpayment Decision

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a decision by the Arkansas Board of Review concerning David Fulmer's unemployment benefits. The Board had dismissed Fulmer's appeal as untimely, but the court found the Board erred by treating a waiver request as an appeal from a prior decision. The case is remanded for the Board to address Fulmer's waiver request.

Arkansas Dept. of Human Services v. Conduent State - Procurement Dispute

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's declaratory judgment against the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and its procurement director. The court found that the judgment was entered before the appellants' response time had expired, impacting a state contract award for electronic benefits transfer (EBT) services.

Bahner v. Wakefield - Guardianship Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting permanent guardianship of minor children to Susan Wakefield. The appellant, Daniel Bahner, argued the court erred by not finding him unfit before granting guardianship, but the appellate court found no error.

April Bradley v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating April Bradley's parental rights to her son. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Bradley's counsel, agreeing that there were no meritorious grounds for appeal. The case originated from allegations of child endangerment and injury.

Ortiz v. Bagley - Child Custody Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a mother's request to change child custody. The mother argued a material change in circumstances, but the court found insufficient evidence to support her claims for increased possession time.

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

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Katlyn and Steven Scott concerning their minor child. The court found clear and convincing evidence supported the termination grounds and that it was in the child's best interest, despite the parents' arguments regarding support for the findings and potential relative placement.

Madiha Shahid v. Asif Masood - Divorce Case Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part a divorce decree concerning child support, alimony, and custody. The court also affirmed the lower court's findings on contempt and joint custody.

Oberlander v. Oberlander - Appeal of Summary Judgment

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of David Oberlander and Conway Neurology, P.A., dismissing claims of tort-of-outrage and invasion of privacy. The case involved the disclosure of medical records in a child support dispute.

Fard Muhammad v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a misdemeanor conviction for third-degree battery against Fard Muhammad. The court found that Muhammad knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel, despite his limited education and self-representation.

Alberto Dominguez v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for thirty counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The court also remanded the case to correct the sentencing order. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of evidence and the denial of motions to suppress.