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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…
What Employers Should Know About Service Animals?
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…
Five New Acts Arkansas Businesses Should be Aware of in 2023
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…
New Car a Lemon? What You Need to Know about Lemon Law in Arkansas
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…
Pulaski County Judge Voids 27 Medical Marijuana Laws in Arkansas
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…
Business Succession Plans: What Are They?
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…
Cannabis: Where Industry Meets Law
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…
The Implied Warranty of Habitability: Arkansas Stands Alone in Landlord Tenant Law
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…
SCOTUS to Revisit Reasonable Religious Accommodation Requirements for Employers
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…