Legal Blog

First and foremost, driving while intoxicated is dangerous and deadly. Alcohol impairs your judgment and slows your reaction time, and you need both when driving. The penalties for DUI are serious and can impact your life permanently. If you are…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published in the Federal Register a highly anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the Biden administration’s approach to determining independent contractor status under federal wage law as provided by the Fair Labor Standards…

Child custody hearings can be exhausting and can take a physical and mental toll on everyone involved. However, once the evidence is presented and a judge makes a child custody ruling, both parties are legally bound to abide by the…

Everyone has heard it: life happens. Still, when life happens to you, it can leave you feeling shocked and distracted, and, at times, facing legal challenges. If you find yourself facing a looming deadline to appear in court, make a…

Known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the “Farm Bill” was enacted in 1933 during the Great Depression to create a safety net for farmers and other citizens. It supported farmers with subsidies, fed the hungry through government food programs, and protected…

Starting a business or developing a service or product is stressful. A trademark can provide entrepreneurs with peace of mind by protecting the work and effort that goes into branding and identifying their business, service, or product. The Law Group…

While farming is a family affair (the USDA says 98% of all farms are family-run), it is still a business. As with any business, you will want to ensure everything is legally documented so that, in the event of your death, it…

by Aaron Rooney A fundamental part of a non-custodial parent’s relationship with their child is ensuring that child support is paid in full and on time. This bond, enforced by the state of Arkansas, works to prevent the entire financial…

Consumer reports are an important aspect of the hiring process for many employers. Often referred to as “background checks,” consumer reports provide information to employers about an employee’s or prospective employee’s criminal history, character, credit history, and other factors that…

Visiting with grandchildren can be a joy for grandparents, but it can be interrupted when visitation and custody rights are in contention. According to Arkansas Code, grandparents’ rights to visit their grandchildren and even take custody, if necessary, are protected….