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What Is a Service Animal? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as a working animal trained to do certain tasks for a person with a disability. The work or task must be directly related to that…

In an ever-changing business landscape, it is critical that business owners and entrepreneurs stay in the know about new legislation that could impact the way businesses are run throughout the state. The Arkansas General Assembly has passed five acts that…

Buying a new vehicle can be an exciting, momentous step to take. Unfortunately, what should be a great experience can be marred by unseen vehicle defects or struggles to keep the vehicle running properly for day-to-day use. The Arkansas New…

On June 14, 2023, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch issued an order that voided 27 laws regulating medical marijuana in Arkansas. According to the ruling, the General Assembly unconstitutionally overstepped its bounds when it passed legislation changing Amendment…

One of The Law Group’s most enjoyable services to provide our clients is setting up a business for them, whether it’s an LLC, a corporation, or a partnership. We help our clients create a new business so that they can…

This is the first in a series of articles on the rapidly growing cannabis industry. They are designed to provide background information and general familiarity with the industry. After the background series, we will post information about related legal issues, including the recent…

In February 2023, Senator Leding and Representative Richardson of the Arkansas General Assembly proposed an Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create an implied warranty of habitability.  An implied warranty of habitability defines each party’s responsibilities when it comes to…

Employers are required under federal law to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious observances or practices unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the employer. Accommodations can include adjusting work schedules or allowing leave for religious observances, providing a private…

Mediation and trial are two processes available for resolving a pending lawsuit. In certain situations, mediation may be available as an option to resolve a dispute before a lawsuit is filed. More commonly, mediation is an alternative to continuing on…

You have a big idea for a new business, but what comes next? Taking the leap to start a new business can be daunting, and there are several important steps to take and decisions to make that can impact your…