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Committee approves bill allowing single lawyer to represent related corporate affiliates
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 18‑95, which would permit a single attorney to represent multiple affiliated corporate entities (parent, subsidiary or sister companies) simultaneously under Arkansas law, while preserving existing conflict-of-interest prohibitions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 18‑95 on a voice vote after a brief presentation from Representative Clark Tucker, who co‑sponsored the bill.
Representative Clark Tucker, District 14, told the committee the measure clarifies existing Arkansas law that allows in‑house counsel to represent a corporate employer and extends…
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