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AI on Trial: How Courts Are Responding to Hallucinated Citations

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 8 days ago
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By Meredith Lowry, Wright Lindsey Jennings, Chair, ArkBar AI Task Force ArkBar’s AI Task Force is committed to keeping members informed and prepared as technology evolves. As generative artificial intelligence becomes more commonly used in business and legal practice, attorneys and the courts are grappling with how to address the inevitable growing pains that accompany any new technology. Two recent federal court decisions involving AI-generated hallucinated citations reveal a dramatic spectrum of sanctions that illustrate how judicial attitudes toward AI mistakes are evolving. The contrast between these cases demonstrates that while ...
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Arkansas Bar Association Launches “Legal Luminaries—Lighting the Path” Series

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 28 days ago
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Arkansas Bar Association Launches “Legal Luminaries—Lighting the Path” Series First Event Features Hall of Fame Honoree David Blair of Batesville December 11, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. Arkansas Civics Education Center | Justice Building, Little Rock The Arkansas Bar Association and the Administrative Office of the Courts proudly announce the launch of “Legal Luminaries—Lighting the Path,” a new series celebrating the legacy and leadership of Arkansas Legal Hall of Fame honorees. The series spotlights the lawyers and groups whose dedication, integrity, and service continue to shape the legal profession and uplift communities across the state. The ...
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Tim Cullen of Fayetteville Named ArkBar President-Elect Designee

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 10-07-2025
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The Arkansas Bar Association (ArkBar) is pleased to announce Tim Cullen as the new President-Elect Designee. Cullen, of Fayetteville, was elected without opposition at the close of nominations on October 6, 2025. He will begin his one-year term as President-Elect in June 2026 and will assume the office of President at the 2027 ArkBar Annual Meeting. Tim graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.A. in Communications and earned his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1996. He clerked for Judge Terry Crabtree at the Arkansas Court of Appeals before entering private practice. He has been active in the Arkansas Bar Association, ...
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Security Alert: Phishing/Malware Attempt Reported

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 08-26-2025
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Security Alert: Phishing/Malware Attempt Reported We’ve been notified of a sophisticated phishing/malware attempt targeting members. The scam begins with what appears to be a legitimate DocuSign link . When clicked, it opens a mocked-up DocuSign document claiming to be from the Arkansas Bar Association. Inside that fake document is another link directing to an unrelated website (infohakodate[dot]com) — which is not legitimate . Please be cautious when clicking links, even if they appear to come from trusted sources. #News
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Celebrating New Law Students Across Arkansas

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 08-22-2025
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ArkBar is proud to sponsor annual orientation receptions at both the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville and the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law — giving first-year students the chance to connect with attorneys, judges, and bar leaders as they begin their legal journey. This week, we joined Bowen’s new students following their pinning ceremony for an evening of networking and encouragement. Last week, we celebrated with incoming students in Fayetteville, marking the start of their orientation week. We also thank Bowen for inviting us to participate in their Student Organization Fair, where we handed out bright yellow ...
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ArkBar Board of Trustees Meets in El Dorado

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 08-22-2025
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The Arkansas Bar Association’s Board of Trustees is meeting today in El Dorado for its first quarterly meeting of the new bar year, led by ArkBar President Jamie Huffman Jones. Trustees are gathering to discuss upcoming initiatives, share updates from committees, and continue the work of advancing the Association’s mission. The meeting follows a warm welcome from the local legal community at last night’s networking reception at Mystic Creek Golf Course. Thank you to everyone who joined us to connect with colleagues and help kick off the year! https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO2KC6Y-qiUIe0yVhxd2NBNp4yZlEOSkCzI6jIk0fKO14fP8H6_8KgScGraidNeZQ?key=QkdxeDNUX1dVbjdlaXRLWlRveHdVX2hicF9jbldB ...
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The New Issue of The Arkansas Lawyer is Here!

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 08-22-2025
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The Summer issue of The Arkansas Lawyer is now available! This issue features ArkBar’s new president, Jamie Jones Walsworth, and her theme for the year: The Power of Connection. Learn how she plans to strengthen ties within the profession, foster civility, and create new opportunities for members to connect. https://issuu.com/arkansas_bar_association/docs/the_arkansas_lawyer_summer_2025 #News
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AI Opinion

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 07-11-2025
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Here is an article that came to the attention of the Ark Bar AI Task Force recently, and we thought you might find it interesting / informative. There are many benefits that come from the proper use of AI, but the improper use can lead to BIG problems. Be aware! Trial Court Decides Case Based On AI-Hallucinated Caselaw - Above the Law The Short Story is: An attorney cited fake cases, These cases made it into the trial court order, which may have also been prepared by the same attorney. On appeal, the attorney cited more hallucinated cases and asked for attorney's fees, based on one of the hallucinated cases. Attorney sanctioned ...
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Proposed Rule Changes & Administrative Order on Artificial Intelligence

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 06-06-2025
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Proposed Rule Changes & Administrative Order on Artificial Intelligence The Arkansas Supreme Court issued two important per curiam orders addressing the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Members are encouraged to submit comments by August 1. Proposed Amendment to Rule 5.3 and Preamble of the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct Proposed Administrative Order No. 25 – Artificial Intelligence Comments should be submitted in writing to: Kyle E. Burton, Clerk of the Arkansas Supreme Court, Attention: Amendments by email: rulescomments@arcourts.gov. #News #News
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Wills for Heroes – Free Legal Services for First Responders

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 05-27-2025
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Wills for Heroes – Free Legal Services for First Responders Virtual Event | May 31, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. The Arkansas Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and SimpleWill are proud to host the upcoming Wills for Heroes event—a free community service project providing essential estate planning documents to Arkansas’s first responders. Volunteer attorneys will prepare: Simple wills Powers of attorney Healthcare powers of attorney Living wills Who qualifies? Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, corrections officers, probation officers, and members of the armed forces are all eligible for ...
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Har-Ber High School Places Ninth at National High School Mock Trial Championship

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 05-15-2025
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Har-Ber High School earned a top-ten finish at the 2025 National High School Mock Trial Championship, placing ninth out of 48 teams from across the country. This marks the strongest performance by an Arkansas team in several years and highlights the dedication and talent of Arkansas students in the legal education arena. The competition was held May 8–10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, and was hosted by the Arizona Bar Foundation. Har-Ber High represented Arkansas following their victory at the state championship earlier this year. In addition to the team’s impressive overall ranking, Aaron Oesterle was honored as one of just ten Outstanding Witnesses in ...
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Registration is now open for the 127th ArkBar Annual Meeting

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 04-21-2025
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Registration is now open for the 127th ArkBar Annual Meeting, June 11–13, 2025, at Oaklawn Resort in Hot Springs! What’s in store: ✨ CLE sessions on today's hottest topics 🎤 Inspiring speakers to energize your practice 🧘‍♂️ Wellness Room for a mindful recharge ⛳ Golf tournament tradition 🎉 Epic social events and networking Register today! Information on how to reserve your hotel will be sent to you via email within 1 business day of registration. A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible! Sponsorship opportunities are still available — it's not too late to get involved! ...
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Congratulations to the 2025 Joint Award recipients!

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 04-21-2025
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ArkBar President Kristin Pawlik was honored to join Arkansas Bar Foundation President Vicki Vasser in presenting these prestigious awards at the Arkansas Bar Foundation Annual Fellows' Dinner on April 11. It was a wonderful evening celebrating excellence in the Arkansas legal community! 2025 Annual Award recipients: Outstanding Lawyer Award: William M. Griffin III Outstanding Lawyer-Citizen Award: Richard Donovan C. E. Ransick Award of Excellence: Philip C. Wilson James McKenzie Professionalism Award: George R. Rhoads (Posthumous) Outstanding Lawyer-Humanitarian Award: Elaine Kneebone Outstanding Jurist Award: Judge ...
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Get Involved—Join an ArkBar Committee!

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 03-11-2025
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Get Involved—Join an ArkBar Committee! Serve on a committee, task force, or special project to support ArkBar’s mission, enhance your membership experience, and connect with colleagues. Whether you're passionate about legal writing or practice issues, there’s a place for you! ✔️ Network & Make an Impact ✔️ Help Shape the Profession ✔️ Choose Your Committee & Sign Up Today 🔗 Click here to explore committees and sign up! #News ...
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April 30 deadline to submit request for 6 free hours of CLE

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 03-10-2025
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ArkBar members-Don’t miss out on 6 FREE on-demand CLE hours! Submit your request by April 30, 2025 , or they’re gone! 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025 Submit your request now! https://fs2.formsite.com/arkbar/freeCLE/index Claim them before it’s too late! NOTE: Your request for your 6 free on-demand CLEs for the 2024-2025 Bar Year must be submitted by April 30, 2025, requests will not be accepted after this date. Once registration is complete, the on-demand(s) can be accessed through June 30, 2025. Once your registration is completed, you will not be allowed to switch on-demands. You may not carry over hours, all 6 ...
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Legislation Committee February 21, 2025

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 02-21-2025
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The Legislation Committee has taken a position in opposition to HJR1015 and SJR13 which are proposed amendments to the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution. HJR1015 is a constitutional amendment to ensure transparency by requiring a judicial candidate to declare his or her political party affiliation or independent status when running for office. SJR13 is a constitutional amendment to allow a candidate for Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judge, Circuit judge, or District judge to declare his or her party affiliation or independent status when running for judicial office. The Legislation Committee also voted to oppose ...
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The upcoming Board of Trustees election will feature a contested race in District C7

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 02-07-2025
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Candidates for District C7 (One Open Seat) Members of District C7 will select one candidate from the following two: • Ledly Jennings • Clay Sexton The candidate with the most votes will secure the seat. Election Timeline Ballots Sent: February 7 Voting Deadline: March 3 Electronic ballots will be distributed to eligible voters in both districts. Make your voice heard—vote and shape the future of our Board of Trustees! #News
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Bills of Interest for the 95th General Assembly

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 01-31-2025
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The Arkansas Bar Association is working full time to monitor legislation impacting the administration of justice and the legal profession. The Legislation Committee meets every Friday to review bills of interest on your behalf. Members can Log in to www.arkbar.com to view the Legislative Resources page and click on Bills of Interest to view the bills that the Legislation Committee has taken a position on. #News
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President Pawlik appoints Josh Thane of Texarkana to ArkBar Board of Trustees

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 01-10-2025
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Arkansas Bar Association President Kristin Pawlik today appointed Texarkana attorney Josh Thane to the Bar's Board of Trustees. Mr. Thane will fill the unexpired term recently held by Rep. Carol Dalby, also of Texarkana. The seat became vacant when Rep. Dalby was voted President Elect Designee of the Association. Rep. Dalby will serve as Bar President in 2026-27. President Pawlik welcomed Mr. Thane to the Board and stated she is looking forward to his service and leadership on behalf of the Bar and the legal profession. Mr. Thane is a partner at the firm of Haltom & Doan in Texarkana. He previously served in the Association's House ...
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Your leadership matters!

By Ms. Anna Hubbard posted 12-12-2024
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We are seeking passionate and dedicated members to step forward and shape the future of our organization. Nomination petitions are now open for leadership positions on the Board of Trustees. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the legal profession in Arkansas. Important Dates: • Petition Deadline: January 27, 2025 By joining the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in: • Advancing the Association’s mission and strategic goals. • Serving as a voice for the legal community and a champion for our profession. • Supporting governance, fiscal responsibility, and organizational growth. Your commitment strengthens our collective mission ...
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