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On April 4, 2023, Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders signed into law SB365, creating the Arkansas Student Due Process and Protection Act to establish procedural protections for student conduct disciplinary proceedings at public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in Arkansas….

Bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, but it provides many individuals a path toward financial relief and a fresh start. This two-part series offers a clear overview of consumer bankruptcy, focusing first on Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one of the most common types…

Divorces can, by nature, be uncomfortable, complicated and challenging. If you anticipate that your marriage might be heading for divorce, you will need reliable information on which to make decisions about your future. Following are six questions people in Northwest…

We get it: bad things happen. But, most of the time, people are not bad, maybe they just had a bad day. Maybe you or one of your loved ones made a mistake, faced legal problems because of it, and…

Navigating the public education system with a child who has a disability can be challenging and at times an overwhelming experience. However, it’s important to remember that both students and their parents have legal rights that protect them through this…

It’s no secret that starting a business takes dedication, and there are lots of hoops to jump through before you can begin operations. Many new business owners, however, aren’t aware of the challenges and risks they could face until it’s…

There are several steps to starting a business in Arkansas with legal and compliance considerations being among the most important. Even a minor oversight can result in serious legal consequences that could jeopardize your business before it gets off the…

This blog is the second part to an Education Law series on navigating public education with a student with a disability published by The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas.  Part one of the series provides an overview of the IEP…

Checking for an Arrest Warrant There are several ways to see if you have an outstanding arrest warrant: 1. Check the County Website Some counties and cities have an arrest warrant look up on their websites. The only information required…

On March 26, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion in Studco Building Systems, US v. 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union. The opinion stated that, under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code,…