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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security, Consumer Law and Collections for Arkansas on
Q: How do I file an exemption of my social security disability check for a complaint filed against me for bad debit?

A complaint has been filed in Franklin district court state of Arkansas against me for bad debit I couldn’t pay when I became disabled I can’t afford to file bankruptcy . My ssid check is my only source of personal income my personal property consist of a tv a bedroom suit and a couch coffee... View More

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answered on Apr 17, 2024

To claim an exemption for your Social Security Disability (SSDI) income in Arkansas, you need to file a "Claim of Exemption" form with the court. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Obtain the "Claim of Exemption" form (Form AR-EX) from the Arkansas Judiciary website or the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Arkansas on
Q: Can 1950 copyrighted syndicated comics that were not re-registered get their copyrighted status back?

I inherited the original galleys of the comics that were copyrighted as a work for hire from the syndicate I also inherited. I have an exclusive licensing contract agreement with a company, who has requested that I update the copyrights to protect them from being used for commercial, and not... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information provided, it sounds like you have inherited the original physical materials (galleys) of comics that were created as works-for-hire and initially copyrighted by the syndicate you also inherited in 1950. The key considerations are:

1. Pre-1978 works had an initial...
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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Arkansas on
Q: Can 1950 copyrighted syndicated comics that were not re-registered get their copyrighted status back?

I inherited the original galleys of the comics that were copyrighted as a work for hire from the syndicate I also inherited. I have an exclusive licensing contract agreement with a company, who has requested that I update the copyrights to protect them from being used for commercial, and not... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information provided, it sounds like you have inherited the original physical materials (galleys) of comics that were created as works-for-hire and initially copyrighted by the syndicate you also inherited in 1950. The key considerations are:

1. Pre-1978 works had an initial...
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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Arkansas on
Q: My dog escaped my backyard and swam in a public lake. I owe a $800 ticket. But I JUST started a new job. What do I do?

So, my dog escaped and swam in a public lake. I just started a new job and just two days ago got my first paycheck but my court date and date for the ticket to get paid is in one week. I can’t get two paychecks in one week that’s a month that I haven’t had this job. What can I do to either... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: I am a teacher but my contract is not being renewed for the upcoming school year because of my absences.

They have not officially told me I wasn't being renewed. They have just handed out contracts to all the other teachers so I have inferred that's the case as they had casually threatened me with nonrenewal earlier in the school year.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: In Arkansas can an employer/newly placed as 10-99 hold our check without reason?

My name is Josh I live in Arkansas and my employer who switched from w-2 to 10-99 let me go on April 1st has been holding my check until I contacted office on 4/12 and they told me they need their company laptop back. Which I was going to give them their laptop back but didnt know what we needed to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can an officer other than my assigned PB officer search my property any time they want? Without my PB being there

An officer showed up at my house without my probation officer being present and arrested me took me to jail while they were still conducting a search on my property and house after I was taken to jail they were still searching my property no warrant or warning

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

In general, probation officers and other law enforcement officials need to follow proper legal procedures when conducting searches, which typically require either consent, a warrant, or certain exigent circumstances. However, the specific rules can vary depending on the terms of your probation and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in White Collar Crime for Arkansas on
Q: As a minor in Arkansas, I forged a notarized letter of parental permission to travel internationally. what will I get?

As a 17 year old, I forged a notarized letter of parental permission to travel internationally as an unsupervised minor. All information on the document was real, but it was without the knowledge of my parents or the Notary Public. I did this to travel to Ukraine where I could volunteer where... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Arkansas on
Q: If an 18 year old drops out of school, how does child support know if the custodial parent doesnt report it?

My oldest child dropped out of school the day she turned 18. She signed the paperwork at school to do so. The custodial parent has no intentions of telling child support that she has done so. I wanted to know if the custodial parent has to report it or if child support will be informed some other... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: Can I file a civil suit I had dismissed

I dismissed the case until I got out from incarcerated

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

In Arkansas, if you voluntarily dismissed your civil case without prejudice, you generally have the right to refile the lawsuit at a later date, subject to the applicable statute of limitations. However, if the case was dismissed with prejudice, you would be barred from refiling the same claim.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can I refile this now that I'm free and not incarcerated

I dismissed my case while I was incarcerated but now I'm free and want to open it up

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I understand you previously dismissed your case while incarcerated, but now that you have been released, you would like to reopen the case. The ability to refile a dismissed case depends on several factors, including:

1. The type of dismissal: If your case was dismissed without prejudice,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: How do I find out about a murder trial from 1990 in Greene county the details
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 10, 2024

There may be some court records available through the court clerk's office. It is unlikely that a transcript of the trial will still be available. If the murder case was appealed, the attorney handling the appeal for the defendant may have kept a transcript of the trial testimony, but is not... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property for Arkansas on
Q: What does it mean when the copyright or trademark has been abandoned. And if it means the person or entity no longer own

It can some one else take the rights for copyright or trademark. ? If nine of these then if the purpose or business isnt what the propritor has is it okay to use the name?

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Apr 10, 2024

The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Arkansas on
Q: If a joint cust. agreement states that both parents must agree on something, can the other parent say they never will

My child's father and I both signed an agreement recently. In that agreement, it is stated that our child can't be around my current fiance' without written agreement signed by both of us. He told me he wanted our child to still know him because the man raised her for the last 6... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: I am trying to find a lawyer in Little Rock Arkansas that will fight against DHS and CPS

I reside in the state of New York my kids are in the custody of Arkansas in foster care and I need a lawyer to help me get them out of DHS custody in back home with me their mother lost them due to drugs

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