Licenses and the Law Series, Part VIII: The Hearing - Part II
June 14, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In our last article, we explained the first part of the hearing: the case against you. Now, we discuss the second part of the hearing: your defense. After the Attorney General presents his case, you…
Non-Compete Agreements: Does it Matter Whether the Employer or the Employee Terminates the Relationship?
Often this is not a large concern, but may be applicable in some situations. The first question to ask is when was this non-compete agreement signed? In Arkansas, the watershed date is July 22, 2015, which is when a landmark non-compete statute came into play. For non-competes signed after July 21…
Non-Compete Agreements: What is a Reasonable Geographic Area of Coverage for a Restriction?
What is a reasonable geographic area of coverage for a non-compete agreement restriction? It depends. The first question to ask is when was this non-compete agreement signed? In Arkansas, the watershed date is July 22, 2015, which is when a landmark non-compete statute came into play. For…
Licenses and the Law Series, Part VII: The Hearing - Part I
June 1, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In this article, we begin to discuss the substance of the administrative hearing before the board. In Arkansas, administrative board hearings are open to the public. Prior to your hearing, you may…
Non-Compete Agreements: What is a Reasonable Duration for a Restriction?
It depends. The first question to ask is when was this non-compete agreement signed? In Arkansas, the watershed date is July 22, 2015, which is when a landmark non-compete statute came into play. For non-competes signed after July 21, 2015, two years is statutorily presumed to be a reasonable…