If you or someone you know is facing a child welfare issue in Arkansas, it's crucial to understand the roles and differences between Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing fraud, corruption, and other misconduct in the workplace.
But the fear of retaliation or other negative consequences can deter employees from speaking up. This reluctance perpetuates a culture of secrecy and unethical behavior, ultimately creating unsafe and toxic workplaces.
If you’re going through a difficult divorce or separation, you might be tempted to spy on your spouse to gather evidence of wrongdoing or to uncover hidden assets. But spying can have severe legal and ethical implications since it’s a two-party consent state; plus, it may not even be the most effective way to achieve your goals. This blog post will explore a couple of alternatives to spying on your spouse in Arkansas.
Issue preclusion, also known as "collateral estoppel," refers to the principle that a final judgment on a particular issue prevents the same parties or their privies from relitigating that issue in a subsequent lawsuit.
Unjust enrichment is a legal concept that refers to situations where one party has been enriched at the expense of another party, without a legal justification for that enrichment.
Res judicata is a Latin term that means "a matter judged" or “a matter decided.” It is a legal doctrine that prevents parties from re-litigating issues
Nunc pro tunc is a Latin term that means "now for then." It's a legal term that refers to the ability of a court to retroactively correct an error in a judgment or order to reflect
A lien is a legal claim that a person or business can make against a property to ensure that they get paid for work they've done or materials they have supplied. Liens are often
In loco parentis is a Latin term that means "in the place of a parent." It's a legal doctrine that applies to situations where an individual or entity assumes the responsibilities and functions of a parent.
Objection. Hearsay. If you've been involved in a contested trial (or watched a legal show on TV), you have probably heard this word come up. But what exactly