Legal Blog

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….

Facing overwhelming debt can be scary, making it no surprise that student loan debt is a primary source of stress for many people. Knowing your options will help alleviate that stress and help you regain control of your finances. In…

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…

Unemployment benefits were a welcome relief for many Arkansans during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is possible to have an overage of unemployment compensation. If you applied and were approved for unemployment benefits, but collected too much, that’s an overage….

Is bankruptcy a wise investment of your stimulus check? It depends… The pandemic has caused high unemployment and underemployment. If you, like many Americans, have had to utilize credit cards or take on other debt, you likely use everything you…