Non-Compete Agreements: Increased Litigation on the Backside of the "Great Resignation"
Our business clients tell us everyday what we are all seeing in the headlines on a regular basis: employees are hard to hire and retain. Some commentators have coined the term “the great resignation” to aptly describe the unprecedented level of employee movement in the past year. A natural…
Licenses and the Law Series, Part VI: Preparing for the Hearing
May 17, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In this article, we discuss how to prepare for your administrative board hearing. By this point, you have responded to the Complaint, the board has conducted an initial investigation, and you have…
Restaurant's Mandatory Service Charge Wasn't a Tip
In the current battle to hire and retain good workers, employers have developed creative ways to balance employees’ increased compensation expectations against the costs of running a business. In addition, restaurants using the tip credit have the extra administrative difficulties of making sure…
Court of Appeals Concludes Swimming Pool is Not an Attractive Nuisance
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorney Lindsey Vechik. In a case arising from tragic circumstances, the Arkansas Court of Appeals recently concluded that a residential swimming pool located near an elementary school was not an attractive nuisance, and affirmed summary judgment…
Licenses and the Law Series, Part V: Potential Board Sanctions Against Licensees
April 26, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In this article, we explain the different actions that boards can take against licensees. The board may take the following actions once its investigation concludes: (1) Dismissal — The board may…