On September 24, 2009, the Supreme Court of Arkansas amended the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure by adding Rule 26.1 to address electronic discovery.  The Rule is similar to the e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  However, unlike the FRCP, the Arkansas rule is mandatory, but requires agreement between the parties to pursue electronic discovery or a court's order on a motion for good cause shown.  For a copy of Arkansas Rule 26.1, click here.