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DeWitt Law Firm

Covers estate planning, probate, and elder law.

http://www.dewittlawar.com/estateplanning-probate-elderlaw-blog/

Aug 15
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

I was reading the article Estate Planning Before Tragedy Strikes (http://www.palisadeshudson.com/2017/08/estate-planning-before-tragedy-strikes/) and found this quote to be of particular importance to families and their children. (bold added)…
Aug 14
The Consequences of Not Planning

The Consequences of Not Planning

The consequences of not planning can be expensive financially, emotionally, and personally. So many people avoid estate planning for one reason or another. Before you decide against planning or to delay planning, you need to understand the…
Aug 7
Imagine a Pill

Imagine a Pill

Imagine there’s a pill that takes away your stress about the future and allows you to live life more freely. Your life is now so much better because it’s so much easier to achieve your goals. A pill that provides other…

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Arkansas Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers boat accidents, motorcycle accident, and nursing home abuse in Arkansas. By Pfeifer Law Firm.

http://www.arkansasinjurylawyerblog.com/

Aug 8
Hit-and-Run Accidents in Arkansas Leave Victims Struggling to Rebuild Shattered Live

Hit-and-Run Accidents in Arkansas Leave Victims Struggling to Rebuild Shattered Live

Far too many families struggle from the emotional and financial burden that a hit-and-run accident may cause a family. I’ve talked with loved ones who have no idea how to recover emotionally or financially from the long-lasting effects…
Jul 12
Criminal Charges in Truck Accidents in Arkansas Don’t Negate Personal Injury Claim

Criminal Charges in Truck Accidents in Arkansas Don’t Negate Personal Injury Claim

Many victims are under the false impression that if a driver is charged with a crime because of their involvement in a truck accident in Arkansas, that the injured individuals cannot seek financial compensation via a personal injury claim.…
Jul 10
Who is to Blame for Motorcycle Accidents in Arkansas?

Who is to Blame for Motorcycle Accidents in Arkansas?

If you or a family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Arkansas, chances are the last thing on your mind is the machinations of the state’s legal system. You’re pouring all your effort into recovering from your…

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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/

Aug 16
10 Steps To An Honest Conversation About Your Parents’ Planning

10 Steps To An Honest Conversation About Your Parents’ Planning

This is an article from Hunter Law Office (http://www.hunterlawoffice.net) in Fishers, Indiana, that we thought others may find helpful. A friend recently asked my advice about how to approach the topic of his parents’ estate…
Aug 15
Prepare Your Spouse to Handle the Finance

Prepare Your Spouse to Handle the Finance

This is an article from Moulton Law Office (www.moultonlaw.com), in Spokane, Washington, that we thought others might find helpful. When a spouse passes away, having some difficulties is to be expected. With planning, those difficulties can…
Aug 10
Probate & Estate Planning

Probate & Estate Planning

This is an article from The Siegel Law Group (siegellawgroup.com ) in Boca Raton, Florida, that we thought others may find helpful. Everyone Fears It, But Few Know What It Is Typically, people begin Estate Planning with the intention of…

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Arkansas Personal Injury,…

Arkansas Personal Injury, Disability and Workers' Compensation Law Blog

By Ken Kieklak.

http://www.kieklaklawfirm.com/blog/

Aug 16
How Long Does a Workers’ Comp. Claim Take in Arkansas?

How Long Does a Workers’ Comp. Claim Take in Arkansas?

Workers’ compensation claims exist to help injured workers get medical treatment and continue getting paid while they recover from workplace injuries. If you’re injured, you need medical care now. However, the workers’…
Aug 14
How to Report a Car Accident in Arkansa

How to Report a Car Accident in Arkansa

If you were just in a car accident in Arkansas, you might need to file a police report. Whether you’ll be using insurance or filing a lawsuit for your injuries, a police report is a vital part of ensuring you can prove your accident…
Aug 10
Determining Work Injury Settlements in Arkansa

Determining Work Injury Settlements in Arkansa

If you were injured at work or suffer from a work-related condition, you might be entitled to compensation. This can come in one of two forms, in most cases: either you file for workers’ compensation, or you sue your employer. The…

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DeWitt Law Firm, PLLC Blog

Covers estate planning, elder law, and probate.

http://www.dewittlawar.com/blog

Aug 15
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late For Your Estate

I was reading the article Estate Planning Before Tragedy Strikes (http://www.palisadeshudson.com/2017/08/estate-planning-before-tragedy-strikes/) and found this quote to be of particular importance to families and their children. (bold added)…
Aug 14
The Consequences of Not Planning

The Consequences of Not Planning

The consequences of not planning can be expensive financially, emotionally, and personally. So many people avoid estate planning for one reason or another. Before you decide against planning or to delay planning, you need to understand the…
Aug 7
Imagine a Pill

Imagine a Pill

Imagine there’s a pill that takes away your stress about the future and allows you to live life more freely. A pill that makes sure you and your family are taken care of. Your life is so much better because it’s so much…

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Arkansas Education Law Blog

Covers current happenings in education law and policy in Arkansas and throughout the nation. By Jennifer Williams Flinn.

http://www.arkansaseducationlaw.com

Aug 11
Special Education FAQ for Parent

Special Education FAQ for Parent

There are two times during the year that I get the most calls from parents of special needs students: (1) when IEPs are being developed in the spring, and (2) at the beginning of each school year when parents become concerned about whether…
Apr 10
The Argument for Early Childhood Education

The Argument for Early Childhood Education

Access to affordable, quality early childhood education is a critical piece missing from the education system in this country. Children from poor families who live in impoverished areas benefit significantly from quality early childhood…
Mar 13
An Introduction to Best Buddies Arkansa

An Introduction to Best Buddies Arkansa

In 2015, I was asked to serve on the State Advisory Board for Best Buddies Arkansas, the local affiliate to Best Buddies International. Founded by Anthony Shriver in 1989, Best Buddies International is the world’s largest…

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Arkansas Legal Issues

By Wilson & Haubert, PLLC.

http://whlawoffices.com/little-rock-lawyer-arkansas-law-blog/

Aug 11
The Good Kind of Legalese

The Good Kind of Legalese

This is a guest post by Cecelia, who manages the office. We recently expanded our Firm’s square footage and have finally moved into the newly renovated space. Our hope is the new office not only functions well for all of us that…
Jul 28
How a Business Attorney Can Help Your Struggling Busine

How a Business Attorney Can Help Your Struggling Busine

If your business has been struggling and you simply can’t pay your debts, it’s time to take stock and consider your options. What’s the first thing you should do? Consult with a business attorney. If you continue on the path…
Jul 20
On Probation in Arkansas? So long, Constitution!

On Probation in Arkansas? So long, Constitution!

We all know police need probable cause to conduct a search of your vehicle and a warrant to conduct a search of your home. Well, they usually do, anyway. If you are on probation or parole in Arkansas, however, you have probably waived these…

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Nobles Law Firm

General practice blawg from an Arkansas attorney with a strong background in journalism.

http://www.nobleslawfirm.com/

Apr 20
No, not all evictions go quickly

No, not all evictions go quickly

Typically, it takes a landlord less than a month to evict a tenant for violating his or her lease but that is not always the case. In Arkansas, the eviction… The post No, not all evictions go quickly appeared first on Nobles Law Firm.
Apr 19
Legal OTR: Case Dismissed — ‘Rights When Arrested’

Legal OTR: Case Dismissed — ‘Rights When Arrested’

It’s been quite some time since you good people were treated to a legal-themed old time radio (OTR) episode, so rejoice — the long wait has come to an end.… The post Legal OTR: Case Dismissed — ‘Rights When…
Apr 19
Medical marijuana in the Arkansas workplace

Medical marijuana in the Arkansas workplace

Ever since Arkansas voters passed the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, more than one employer has wondered what impact the law will have on the workplace. Fortunately, the Arkansas… The post Medical marijuana in the…

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Arkansas Appeal

Covers significant developments in appellate practice in Arkansas and decisions from Arkansas’s Appellate Courts. By Tasha C. Taylor.

http://arkansasappeals.com/

Feb 28
The Arkansas Court of Appeals Holds that Sanctions and Contempt Are Not the Same

The Arkansas Court of Appeals Holds that Sanctions and Contempt Are Not the Same

The Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure–Civil provide that “[a]n appeal may be taken from a circuit court to the Arkansas Supreme Court from . . . [a] civil or criminal contempt order, which imposes a sanction and…
Oct 26
Child Visitation Order Not Final Where Contempt and Child Support Issues Were Left Undecided

Child Visitation Order Not Final Where Contempt and Child Support Issues Were Left Undecided

If you’ve followed this blog for very long, one of the topics that arises quite frequently is the issue of whether or not an order is a final, appealable order. This question often arises in family law cases, because there are so…
Oct 9
The Arkansas Supreme Court Clarifies the Standard for Terminating Consensual Guardianships of Minor

The Arkansas Supreme Court Clarifies the Standard for Terminating Consensual Guardianships of Minor

Suppose a mother consented to a guardianship of her child because she had a drug problem and was seeking treatment.1 Now suppose the mother, after putting her life back together, walks into your office and wants to terminate the guardianship.…

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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

Jun 16
Presentation At The 2016 Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting

Presentation At The 2016 Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting

Today one of my law partners, Pat James, and I will be privileged to make a presentation at the Arkansas Bar Association Annual Meeting in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where over 1,200 lawyers and…
Feb 7
Brief Thoughts On Claims Of Undue Influence

Brief Thoughts On Claims Of Undue Influence

As stated in my previous post regarding the capacity of a testator to execute a will or trust, the two concepts are closely related. For example, incapacity relates to invalidation of a will, trust, deed, etc. because of the…
Feb 7
Brief Thoughts On Claims Of Undue Influence

Brief Thoughts On Claims Of Undue Influence

As stated in my previous post regarding the capacity of a testator to execute a will or trust, the two concepts are closely related. For example, incapacity relates to invalidation of a will, trust, deed, etc. because of the…

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Kevin Hickey Law Blog

Covers divorce, child custody and family law issues, focused on Arkansas law.

http://kevinhickeylaw.com/blog/

Nov 24
Making the Holidays Happy

Making the Holidays Happy

The chill in the air is here to stay. The kids have a few remnants of hard candy leftover from Halloween, but all that’s left of the chocolate are the golden ghosts of foil wrapping. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in…
Nov 24
Making the Holidays Happy

Making the Holidays Happy

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The chill in the air is here to stay. The kids have a few remnants of hard candy leftover from Halloween, but all that’s left of the chocolate are the…
Oct 30
Divorce, Trauma, and Therapy in the Life of a Child

Divorce, Trauma, and Therapy in the Life of a Child

Kids are resilient. We hear this so often it has become cliché. Kids do seem to heal faster, embrace easier than adults. Then there are those times when an event in their lives is bigger than their emotions can handle. For some…

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The Brad Hendricks Law Firm Blog

Covers the firm and recent developments in state and federal law.

http://bradhendrickslawfirm.wordpress.com

Jun 29
Featured – Caroline Curry Lewis, Managing Bankruptcy Attorney

Featured – Caroline Curry Lewis, Managing Bankruptcy Attorney

ATTORNEY PROFILES Caroline Curry Lewis Little Rock, Arkansas phone (501) 221-0444 800-603-5100 (Toll Free) fax 501-221-0443 Email Caroline C. Lewis Caroline C. Lewis is originally from Gurdon, Arkansas. Caroline obtained her Bachelor of Arts…
Feb 19
Arkansas Court of Appeals Affirms Award of Child Support to Adult Child with Disability

Arkansas Court of Appeals Affirms Award of Child Support to Adult Child with Disability

Guthrie v. Guthrie, Case No. CV-14-575, 2015 Ark. App. 108 Appeal from the Pulaski County Circuit Court, Twelfth Division, The Honorable Alice S. Gray. Opinion by The Honorable David M. Glover ABRAMSON and HARRISON, JJ., agree. Dover Dixon…
Jan 15
Gaming the System (George Wise Commentary)

Gaming the System (George Wise Commentary)

by George Wise Money and politics may dominate the legislative and executive branches of government, but the courts, and more specifically jury trials, are the one place where regular folks can hold corporations and institutions…

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Tate Rehmet Personal Injury Blog

By Christopher Rehmet.

http://www.shermanaccidentlaw.com/personal-injury-law-blog/

Jan 28
Do Trucks and SUVs Provide a Safer Commute for Your Family?

Do Trucks and SUVs Provide a Safer Commute for Your Family?

Countless Texas drivers are concerned with their own safety, as well as the safety of their friends and family riding in the backseat. As such, many drivers often choose to purchase larger, heavier automobiles, such as trucks and SUVs,…
Dec 29
Personal Injury Protection Insurance in Texas – What You Need to Know

Personal Injury Protection Insurance in Texas – What You Need to Know

Texas, along with numerous others states, examines “fault” in a car accident when determining who is financially responsible. More specifically, according to the Texas Department of Insurance, “Texas law requires people who…
Sep 19
Picking the Right Sherman, Texas Accident Lawyer

Picking the Right Sherman, Texas Accident Lawyer

It is vital to have representation on your side if you hope to recover compensation after a car accident in north Texas. After all, an attorney’s sole job is to advocate on your behalf in order to help you win payment for any damages…

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Arkansas Employment Law

Covers Title VII, wage and hour, and employment law in Arkansas. By Cox & Sterling.

http://www.aremploymentlaw.com/

Oct 8
EEOC Shutdown: Charges of Discrimination Must Still be Filed Within 180 Day

EEOC Shutdown: Charges of Discrimination Must Still be Filed Within 180 Day

The federal government shutdown continues, and although the EEOC offices are impacted by the closure, the requirement for an employee to file a charge of discrimination within 180 days of the discriminatory conduct remains. According to the…
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 Act

The 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.

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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

Jan 10
Cops, Ignorance & Tiara

Cops, Ignorance & Tiara

Miss 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 Show

Congratulations 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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J. Mark Robinette, Attorney

Follows Arkansas energy, oil, gas, law along with environmental, public utilities, and real estate law.

http://robinetteslaw.blogspot.com/

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 Zone

In 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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