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FTC Final Rule on Non-Compete Clauses
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to finalize a new rule to prohibit employers from enforcing non-compete agreements against workers. The Commission’s Final Rule determined that non-compete agreements are an unfair method of competition and therefore…

Divorce and Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Divorce can be stressful, and resolving issues in court can increase tensions. Courtroom settings may not provide the necessary support for delicate situations, and involved parties may feel like a judge is an unfamiliar and intimidating presence who gives orders…
6 Legal Considerations for Startups and Solopreneurs
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…
5 Ways to Proactively Protect Your Business
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…
How to Choose the Right Structure for Your Arkansas Business
Deciding to start a business in Arkansas can be an exciting and rewarding venture. You will have to make many decisions throughout the process, but one of the most important is selecting the proper business structure. Arkansas business owners have…
The Department of Labor Final Rule on Independent Contractors
This blog revisits a blog post published by The Law Group of Northwest Arkansas on October 26, 2022. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in late 2022 regarding the Biden administration’s approach to determining…
The Corporate Transparency Act
Companies across the United States should be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new requirement stemming from the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2020, aimed at allowing Congress to create measures to help combat money laundering in the…
CFPB’s Final Rule to Implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act: How it Could Change Small Business Lending and Reporting
Enforcement of the Final Rule to implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) is dependent on the outcome of a case currently pending before the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”). If SCOTUS reverses…
Arkansas SB 365: What it Means for Students and Student Organizations at Arkansas Public Universities
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….
Arkansas Court of Appeals Clarifies Statute of Limitations for the Enforcement of Mortgage Debt
In a big win for creditors on May 31, 2023, in Wilmington Savings Fund Society d/b/a Christiana Trust, Trustee for BCAT 2015-4-BTT v. Milton A. Smith, 2023 Ark. App. 326, the Arkansas Court of Appeals held that: (1) a 1989…