Chris Burks

Employment law keeps shifting, making HR policy reviews critical. read more >

Two Arkansas elected officials are warning companies that they could be breaking the law with their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But legal experts disagree. read more >

A medical marijuana card holder is suing a northwest Arkansas hospital system for withdrawing a job offer after he tested positive for pot, and he says he’s not alone. read more >

Pulaski County Judge Wendell Griffen temporarily bars the state Medical Marijuana Commission from issuing dispensary licenses as part of a lawsuit over the state's process of selecting replacement dispensaries when the original licensees fail to open. read more >

A company rejected for an Arkansas medical marijuana dispensary license is suing to clear the air over the state’s process of selecting replacement retail outlets when the original licensees fail to open for business. read more >

Attorney Chris Burks knows the gig economy can be a boon for independent contractors. But the flip side is that employers can have too much of an upper hand. read more >

Eugene Kalsky and his pipe business was hit with a $12.5 million judgment obtained through Pope County Circuit Court, the result of a class-action lawsuit filed over Kalsky’s failure to include a specific opt-out notice on fax advertisements. read more >

Dr. Ben Burris of Fayetteville said Friday that he is relinquishing his orthodontic license to grow his general dentistry practice, and he's ended his 18-month-old court case against the state. read more >