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Arkansas Appeal
Arkansas Appeal
Covers significant developments in appellate practice in Arkansas and decisions from Arkansas’s Appellate Courts. By Tasha C. Taylor.
http://arkansasappeals.com/
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Nov 12
Abandonment Language in Notice of Appeal is Not Effective as to Stray Partie
Abandonment Language in Notice of Appeal is Not Effective as to Stray PartieIn Ford Motor Company v. Washington, 2012 Ark. 354 (“Ford II“), the Arkansas Supreme Court addressed whether a party’s statement in its notice of appeal that it abandons all pending but unresolved claims is effective as a dismissal… -
Nov 9
Circuit Judge Phillip Whiteaker Elected to Arkansas Court of Appeal
Circuit Judge Phillip Whiteaker Elected to Arkansas Court of AppealVoters from the twelve east Arkansas counties that make up District 1 elected Lonoke County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Whiteaker to the Arkansas Court of Appeals to fill the vacant seat for District 1, Position 2 in the general election that… -
Sep 18
Oral Order Dismissing a Party Not Sufficient to Create Final Order
Oral Order Dismissing a Party Not Sufficient to Create Final OrderThe first round of decisions from the Arkansas Supreme Court for its 2012-13 term included a holding on a familiar issue concerning the finality of decisions. In Ford Motor Company v. Washington, 2012 Ark.
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Arkansas DWI & Criminal Law…
Arkansas DWI & Criminal Law Blog
Discusses Arkansas DWi and criminal law issues. By Brad J. Williams.
http://www.bennwill.com/blog
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Jan 10
Cops, Ignorance & Tiara
Cops, Ignorance & TiaraMiss University of Arkansas, Sarah Gafvert, was arrested a few months ago on a charge of Arkansas DWI. As I recall, there was the typical rush to judgment on Ms. Gafvert’s guilt. However, as this ABC News story points out,… -
Jan 10
“The Best Around”
“The Best Around”2012 was another successful year at Bennett & Williams. More proof that if you’re looking for the best dwi/dui lawyers in Arkansas, you need look no further: Tommy and Brad were the only DWI lawyers voted Best Lawyers in… -
Dec 1
Best in Show
Best in ShowCongratulations to Tommy, Brad, and Chip! All 3 of our attorneys made this year’s DWI lawyer list in the 2011 Mid-South Super Lawyers issue. It’s always nice when other people recognize what most people already know. :)
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Arkansas Employment Law
Arkansas Employment Law
Covers Title VII, wage and hour, and employment law in Arkansas. By Cox & Sterling.
http://www.aremploymentlaw.com/
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Nov 10
Arkansas Supreme Court Determines the Statute of Limitations for Claims under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act
Arkansas Supreme Court Determines the Statute of Limitations for Claims under the Arkansas Minimum Wage ActThe Arkansas Supreme Court recently answered a certified question from the United States District Court seeking a determination of the statute of limitations for violations of the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act (AMWA). -
Sep 12
Personal Liability for Retaliation under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act.
Personal Liability for Retaliation under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act.The Arkansas Supreme Court recently answered a certified question from a federal court regarding whether managers may be personally liable in retaliation cases brought under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. -
Jul 19
Independent Contractor Status to Face More Scrutiny
Independent Contractor Status to Face More ScrutinyThe Department of Labor has released the breakdown of its $103.3 billion 2011 budget, which includes a new multi-agency "Misclassification Initiative" that will strengthen and coordinate federal and state efforts to enforce labor violations…
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Arkansas Injury Lawyer Blog
Arkansas Injury Lawyer Blog
Covers boat accidents, motorcycle accident, and nursing home abuse in Arkansas. By Paul Pfeifer.
http://www.arkansasinjurylawyerblog.com/
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Apr 17
Lawsuit Alleges Insurance Company Scam
Lawsuit Alleges Insurance Company ScamA federal court lawsuit alleges that an insurance company was perpetuating a scam using "phantom insurance" has been filed seeking class certification. Basically, the insurance customer alleges that the company increased the value put on… -
Apr 13
Fracking Truck Causes Accident in Arkansa
Fracking Truck Causes Accident in ArkansaMy family and I, traveling north on Highway 5, just minutes before you get to El Paso, Arkansas, passed by an accident involving a small passenger vehicle and what appeared to be an 18-wheeler gas truck. There were police and ambulance… -
Apr 7
Arkansas Overtime Violations under FLSA
Arkansas Overtime Violations under FLSALaura Symczyk worked as a registered nurse at a retirement home in 2007. She alleged in a lawsuit she filed that her employer, the operator of the nursing home, violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by deducting meal breaks from the…
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Bryan P. Christian
Bryan P. Christian
Answers common legal questions that pertains to probate law, estate planning, business entity formation, and litigation.
http://www.bryanpchristian.com/blog/
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Apr 27
What does an Estate Executor do?
What does an Estate Executor do?If you have been nominated in someone's Will to be the Personal Representative, also known as the Executor or Executrix, you need to know your duties. You will need to work with an Estate Attorney to accomplish the following: -
Apr 27
What does a Personal Representative do?
What does a Personal Representative do?If you have been nominated in someone's Will to be the Personal Representative, also known as the Executor or Executrix, you need to know your duties. You will need to work with an Attorney to accomplish the following: You will have to take… -
Apr 27
Contesting a Will
Contesting a WillGenerally, an interested person may contest the probate of a will, or any part of thewill by:(1) stating in writing the grounds for objection; and(2) filing the objection in the court;The objection must be filed within one of the following…
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Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A.…
Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A. Blog
Covers estate planning and elder law.
http://www.arkansas-estateplanning.com/blog/
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May 22
Can a parent be halted by HIPAA?
Can a parent be halted by HIPAA?Books? Check. Dorm? Check. Tuition? Check. Estate plan? HIPAA? What??? So your high school senior is headed off to college this fall. Congratulations! Things are about to change. Chances are,… -
May 20
It’s Time to Plan for Medical Emergencie
It’s Time to Plan for Medical EmergencieIt doesn’t matter what age you are, if you don’t have a medical emergency plan in place you’re putting yourself and your loved ones at risk. Medical emergencies require you to have the right legal documents in order –… -
May 17
Have You Planned for Expenses?
Have You Planned for Expenses?While a lot of people take the time to create an estate plan, rarely do they consider all of the expenses associated with settling their estate. To help prevent expenses that reduce your loved ones’ inheritances, consider these tips for…
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J. Mark Robinette, Attorney
J. Mark Robinette, Attorney
Follows Arkansas energy, oil, gas, law along with environmental, public utilities, and real estate law.
http://robinetteslaw.blogspot.com/
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Aug 2
When is a hydraulically fractured well "complete?"
When is a hydraulically fractured well "complete?"The expiration of an oil and gas lease's primary term does not necessarily release all non-producing lands. This can be so even when the lease contains a Pugh Clause. Typically, most leases contain savings provisions that extend the lease… -
Mar 4
Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission Issues Emergency Order Shutting Down Disposal Wells in Earthquake Zone
Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission Issues Emergency Order Shutting Down Disposal Wells in Earthquake ZoneIn a brief hearing to confirm a consent administrative order, the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC) reached an agreement with the operators of two disposal wells in the Enola Swarm seismic zone to immediatley… -
Dec 15
Arkansas Supreme Court Revisits Law on Pipeline Gathering System Condemnation and "Statutory Pugh Clause"
Arkansas Supreme Court Revisits Law on Pipeline Gathering System Condemnation and "Statutory Pugh Clause"The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled against landowners who challenged to the authority of a gas gathering system to use the power of eminent domain to acquire rights of way. In Ralph Loyd Martin Revocable Trust v. Arkansas Midstream Gas…
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Kevin Hickey Law Blog
Kevin Hickey Law Blog
Covers divorce, child custody and family law issues, focused on Arkansas law. From attorney Kevin Hickey.
http://www.kevinhickeylaw.com/blog
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May 9
Abuse By Second Opinion: How & Why Sacramento CPS Targeted the Nikolayev Family
Abuse By Second Opinion: How & Why Sacramento CPS Targeted the Nikolayev FamilyBy now, you’ve undoubtedly heard the story of Anna and Alex Nikolayev, the Sacramento parents of baby Sammy who were stunned when Child Protective Services (CPS) workers yanked the infant out of his mother’s arms – all… -
May 1
Collaborative Divorce: Not Just for the Super-Wealthy
Collaborative Divorce: Not Just for the Super-WealthyI’ve written briefly before about collaborative divorce on this blog, but one misconception about this relatively new method of ending a marriage continues to pop up from time to time. That misconception is that collaborative divorce is… -
Apr 29
What Is Münchausen Syndrome By Proxy and Why Are Parents Losing Custody Because Of It?
What Is Münchausen Syndrome By Proxy and Why Are Parents Losing Custody Because Of It?Münchausen syndrome by proxy. It sounds dire. And for parents of sick children who have yet to receive a diagnosis from their medical care providers, it can be. But it’s not the illness their children have. It’s what their…
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The Brad Hendricks Law Firm Blog
The Brad Hendricks Law Firm Blog
Covers the firm and recent developments in state and federal law.
http://bradhendrickslawfirm.wordpress.com
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May 4
5 Surprising Confessions of a Surgeon – ABC New
5 Surprising Confessions of a Surgeon – ABC New5 Surprising Confessions of a Surgeon – ABC News. US News | Entertainment News | More ABC News Video -
Apr 11
When Should You Apply for Social Security Disability?
When Should You Apply for Social Security Disability?At The Brad Hendricks Law Firm, a frequent question asked by our clients or potential clients is when a person should apply for Social Security Disability benefits after becoming disabled. One myth is that an application may only be… -
Apr 3
ATTENTION VICTIMS OF MAYFLOWER, ARKANSAS EXXON OIL SPILL
ATTENTION VICTIMS OF MAYFLOWER, ARKANSAS EXXON OIL SPILLOn March 29, 2013, residents of 22 homes in a subdivision in Mayflower were evacuated after thousands of gallons of oil spilled from the Exxon Mobil Corp.’s Pegasus pipeline running through the area. What caused the 20-inch…
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Wealth Wars: Arkansas Estate,…
Wealth Wars: Arkansas Estate, Trust & Probate Litigation Blog
Covers estate and trust conflicts, inheritance battles, and will contests.By Matt House.
http://arkansaswealthwars.com
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Mar 14
Arkansas Court Of Appeals Affirms Agreement To Split Joint Accounts Despite Beneficiary Designation
Arkansas Court Of Appeals Affirms Agreement To Split Joint Accounts Despite Beneficiary DesignationThere is often confusion regarding what property falls within an estate, or trust, and what property falls outside of either. For example, commonly bank accounts, IRA’s, etc.,… -
Aug 5
“Murder, Fraud, $2.2 Million Somewhere”
“Murder, Fraud, $2.2 Million Somewhere”This week’s issue of the Arkansas Times contains a sad but fascinating story written by Mara Leveritt, who is well-known for her writing about so-called “true crime,” including but not limited to her book about the West Memphis… -
Jul 26
Common Mistakes When Serving As Trustee
Common Mistakes When Serving As TrusteeMy last post discussed the pros and cons of institutional trustees vs. family member trustees. Regardless of whom is serving as trustee, in the course of my law practice there are common themes which repeatedly arise in the area of trust…
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