Last week, we covered how Arkansas has joined 34 other states by implementing cell phone use laws in public schools. While the new “Bell To Bell, No Cell” Act is aimed towards creating a positive learning environment in the classroom, there is still a need for stronger internet safety laws for minors. 

If you graduated prior to 2010 and don’t have school-aged children, you might not realize how prevalent cell phone usage has become in public schools. Since the rise of Generation Alpha, also referred to as “iPad kids” by the media, educators have been fighting a losing battle with screens. 

In a recent June blog, “Escaped Arkansas Prisoner On The Run” we remarked how unusual it is to see Arkansas criminals on national news. While the escaped prisoner was eventually captured and returned, it wasn’t long before our state claimed the national limelight again — this time, for a horrific crime that would shake residents and US citizens to the core.

According to the United States Court, an appeal is when the “losing party” asks a higher court circuit to review their case and reconsider the results. But this process can be lengthy, expensive, and very tedious for everyone involved — it’s not meant to serve as a second chance to present new evidence. 

The process of finding the right vendor for your big day can feel incredibly overwhelming, especially when each company has different contracts and rules for the bride and groom to review. For example, let’s say the newlyweds want to create a photo-op where the guests blow bubbles. Seems like an easy request, right? Not quite…if your wedding venue is indoors or features man-made water fountains, they may not allow bubbles. 

Are you a first-time client looking for legal representation, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone — while lawyers are highly familiar with the courtroom environment, many of our clients have little to no experience with the legal system.

In 2021, approximately 19% of Americans consumed marijuana at least once during the calendar year. While many states have enacted recreational marijuana laws, Arkansas is not one of them. In fact, Arkansas still upholds the Solomon–Lautenberg Amendment, which is one of the strictest marijuana laws for possession. 

For Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, the night of November 12th, 2022 kicked off at a local fraternity party. As the hours rolled by, the friend group would split up, eventually coming back together to their shared apartment sometime in the early morning hours. 

Cell phone data has become a valuable tool for the justice system, especially in criminal cases. With approximately 98% of the US population owning a cell phone, and 91% using a smartphone, subpoenaing a suspect’s cell phone records is common. 

In today’s society, managing food allergies and potential exposure to them can be stressful. People who experience allergic reactions from food have to carefully read ingredient lists, be aware of the types of food processed in various factories, and disinfect anything that comes into contact with an allergen. 

Custody agreements are usually fairly rigid during the school year, with the majority of school-aged children living in one parental home during the weekdays and traveling to the other parental home for visitation. But summer vacation provides an opportunity to switch up the custody schedule, which can be a blessing or a nightmare for co-parents.