Contributed by Alicia Canfield. The legal profession is surrounded by adversarial proceedings with emotions running high. To navigate these proceedings while managing emotions, you need an attorney who is capable…
Contributed by Jenna Fogleman Saifi. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule with a broad ban on non-competition agreements between workers and employers.
Contributed by Jenna Fogleman Saifi. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule with a broad ban on non-competition agreements between workers and employers. The…
Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) will impose new reporting and disclosure requirements on over 30 million existing business entities,…
Divorce is one of the more common civil lawsuits in the United States. In 2022, Arkansas was listed fifth among the top states with the highest divorce rates in a…
Jenna Fogleman Saifi Named Newest Partner of Firm Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell, PLLC is proud to announce Jenna Fogleman Saifi as the firm’s newest partner. Jenna Fogleman Saifi has…
Contributed by Associate Attorney, Alicia Canfield. With tailgating season right around the corner, it is important to know the law surrounding driving while intoxicated. Believe it or not, you could…
Contributed by Law Clerk, Matt Campbell. People may fight like “cats and dogs,” but no matter their rage, many Americans take one look at their furry friends and their brain…
Contributed by Law Clerk, Brittany Hawkins. In circumstances where there is a putative father the petitioners for an adoption must check the Putative Father Registry. A putative father is “any…
Contributed by Law Clerk, Matt Campbell. Most people are familiar with the right against self-incrimination embedded in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This right allows a witness to…
contributed by Law Clerk, Brittany Hawkins Adoption has long been a beautiful way to create family. Welcoming a child into your home is an adventure unto itself, but an adoption…
contributed by Matt Campbell, Law Clerk The future is now: autonomous vehicles (otherwise known as AVs) are driving passengers all over the world. But one thing remains at a stalemate:…
Dutiful Child or Manipulator of the Elderly? Contributed by Steve Butler. As parents age and their physical and mental capacities diminish, it is natural for their adult children, recognizing the…
- Contributed by Bailey Geller Cryptocurrency is one of today’s hottest topics, but the recent fluctuation in value should not be the only concern investors are talking about—especially investors about…
Contributed by Kate Rideout. About 95% of criminal cases are resolved through plea deals, many of which involve probation as part of a criminal sentence. Probation allows an individual to…
Contributed by Bailey Geller. Once child custody has been determined by an Arkansas Court, it can be difficult to modify it. Arkansas Courts will not modify a child custody order…
Contributed by Steve Butler. If your life or the law has changed since you signed your last will and testament (will) or trust agreement, you need to update your document.…
Contributed by Megan Simkins. Couple pursues IVF. Couple breaks up. What happens to the fertilized embryos? The answer depends (mostly) on where you live. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a…
Contributed by Steve Butler. A nonfungible token (NFT) is a unique digital code that represents a digital item such as art or music, as well as a growing number of…
Miller Butler is excited to announce that we have moved our Fayetteville office into a new space in the entertainment district! Our firm is proud to have a presence in…
Contributed by Alicia Canfield. What is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain usually involves reducing the original criminal charge to a lesser offense for a more lenient punishment. A plea…
Contributed by Steve Butler. It is better to give than to receive. But if you give a gift above a certain amount, you might end up owing money to the…
Contributed by Matt Campbell. The Landscape of Child Support and Potential Ramifications In Arkansas, the courts strongly enforce child support by the non-custodial parent. When the amount of reasonable child…
Contributed by Steve Butler. What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts at Your Death? According to Statista, more than 295 million people in the United States use social media. If…
Contributed by Robert Dalby. On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Congress passed an important piece of legislation with overwhelming bipartisan support which will directly impact many employers and employees. Called…
Contributed by: Steve Butler. Nothing lasts forever. While trusts can stretch across generations and keep valuable money and property within a family, no trust has unlimited funds or an interminable…
Contributed by Steve Butler. Parents strive to make their children feel equally valued as reflected in the fact that, when setting up an estate plan, parents typically divide their accounts…
Contributed by Alicia M. Canfield. We’ve all heard of it, “qualified immunity,” but what is it? We are most familiar with this term when addressing police officers who use excessive…
Contributed by Steve Butler. It is a new era for college student athletes, who can now (as of July 1, 2021) profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). A…
Contributed by Steve Butler. For many people, the thought of meeting with an estate planning attorney strikes fear into their hearts. It can be uncomfortable to even consider the possibility…
Contributed by Miller Butler. The key to a successful business is having the right people, financial knowledge, effective processes, and a well-researched business plan. According to the Bureau of Labor…
Contributed by Miller Butler. The owners of a limited liability company (LLC) are called members. At some point, an LLC member may find that they want or need to withdraw…
Contributed by Alicia M. Canfield. An increasing trend of cases are hinging on one little piece of evidence – emojis. What was once considered a childish trend, is now part…
Contributed by Miller Butler. Pursuing a business venture naturally involves risk. Eliminating all risk is not an option—there are many factors beyond your control, and it is impossible to prevent…
Contributed by Steve Butler. Being named as a successor trustee in someone’s revocable living trust document can be considered a great honor. But with that honor comes responsibility. Whether you…
Contributed by Miller Butler. In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the…
Contributed by Miller Butler. You’re getting a divorce and wondering how your property and debt will be divided… Miller | Butler is here to help. In Arkansas, the Court divides…
Contributed by George Rozzell. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston (https://arkattorneys.com/its-not-over-until/), the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board opined that the agency would now take…
Contributed by Jenna Fogleman. Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate investments such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form…
Contributed by Robert Dalby. You believe you have been wronged, you have spoken to an attorney who thinks you have a claim, and you want to pursue a lawsuit. While…
Contributed by Steve Butler. It can be hard to get motivated about your estate planning; it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. However, you also probably want…
Contributed by SaVannah Reading. For better or worse, money and property decisions often go hand in hand with matters of the heart. According to the Knot’s 2019 Real Weddings Study,…
Contributed by Courtney Brooks. Most people have rented an apartment or a house at some point in their life, and likely many have run into issues along the way. It…
Contributed by Stephen W. Butler. Conversations about death and dying are rarely fun. Most people avoid them because they invoke feelings about our inevitable demise. Broaching this subject can be…
Contributed by Stephen W. Butler. Whether you have inherited your wealth or have built it yourself, you likely want to share this wealth with the next generation and beyond. The…
Contributed by Miller Butler. At Miller | Butler, our lawyers strive to act in good faith as honest advocates for our clients. Acting as an advocate for others requires honesty,…
Contributed by Maggie Geren. When you met with an attorney a few weeks ago, perhaps all you expected was a simple will. Maybe you thought that, with your situation, the…
Contributed by Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell, PLLC. Arkansas voters approved a medical marijuana law in 2016, though it was not until 2019 that patients could actually purchase marijuana…
Contributed by Stephen W. Butler. It has been a tough year for small businesses. Across the country, millions of small businesses have temporarily closed their doors due to the COVID-19…
Contributed by George Rozzell. In our practice, we assist clients with complex legal issues which sometimes require an appeal to a higher court. These appeals are a critical aspect of…
Contributed by Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik, & Rozzell, PLLC The extended Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), one of the most recent federal stimulus packages, may provide much needed relief to business…
During your lifetime, your retirement account has asset protection, but as soon as you pass that account to a loved one, that protection evaporates. This means one lawsuit and POOF!…
Contributed by Jenna Fogleman After the death of a loved one, such as a parent, there are a variety of tasks that must be handled to wrap up your loved…