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Recent final rules issued by the Department of Labor and the Federal Trade Commission mean changes are on the horizon for employers. Join Amber Wilson Bagley, Missy McJunkins Duke, and Cindy Kolb on Monday, May 13, at 2 p.m. for a free webinar hosted by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas and Rose Law Firm to learn more about these rules, the potential consequences, and the legal challenges ahead. https://lnkd.in/gkMMYpj8

This week's issue of Arkansas Business features a Q&A with Rose Law Firm Managing Member David Mitchell Jr. David discusses Rose Law Firm's growth in recent years, the responsibility he feels to the firm's legacy, and his take on AI's presence in the practice of law.

Rose Law Firm's Mary Buckley recently spoke with the Couples Inc. Podcast about the importance of employee handbooks. To hear more about Mary's thoughts on this topic, listen to the podcast in the link below.  https://lnkd.in/gKxuEmAD

Rose Law Firm is pleased to announce that Seth Hampton and Carla G. Spainhour have joined the firm as members. Seth focuses his practice on real estate, agriculture, commercial finance, renewable energy development, and environmental compliance. Seth is licensed in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He was recently recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, and Real Estate Law. Carla has an established practice focusing on taxation, estate and business and real estate transactions. Before joining Rose Law Firm, she spent the majority of her career as a partner in the tax section of another major Arkansas law firm, working both in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas. Carla also owned her own CPA practice in Bentonville, which was formerly known as Daniels and Flynt, CPAs. Seth will work in the Little Rock office, and Carla will work in the Rogers office. https://lnkd.in/gKDendvq

Rose Law Firm served as the the Presenting Sponsor at today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Outstanding Business Awards. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, especially our client, Premier Dermatology, who won the Small Business of the Year award. 

The U.S. Department of Labor has implemented a new test that redefines worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Determining proper classification under this new test requires the consideration of six factors. Rose Law Firm's Ross Simpson examines everything you need to know about the changes to independent contractor engagements in a recent article with Talk Business & Politics. To learn more about the test, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g2i8Sgda

Congratulations to Rose Law Firm's Caitlin Campbell Stepina on her recent election to the Arkansas Bar Association Board of Trustees. Caitlin will represent attorney members of District B, which encompasses Pulaski County. The Board of Trustees is the Arkansas Bar Association’s policy-making body.

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we proudly recognize and honor the women of Rose Law Firm for the invaluable work they do on behalf of their clients and their dedication to our community.

Yesterday, Rose Law Firm attorneys Brady Brown and Rebecca Roberts presented at the ACTEC Meeting of Arkansas Fellows. Brady's presentation covered trust decanting under Arkansas Code Annotated § 28-73-818 and Community Property Trusts. The presentation offered an overview of the mechanics, requirements, and tax consequences of trust decanting as those relate to the settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries.    Rebecca spoke about the SECURE 2.0 Act and its impact on estate planning clients. The SECURE 2.0 Act addresses the challenges in retirement planning and promotes increased savings and financial security for retirees.  

Rose Law Firm’s Dan Young and Michael McGill attended the The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Heart of Americas Fellows Institute this week in Omaha. Dan served as a co-program chair and his presentation provided a review of the common law on the payment of attorney fees by trustees, statutes on the reimbursement of expenses and payment of attorney fees and costs, and cases dealing with trustee’s attorney’s fees. The presentation also covered issues applicable to the exculpation of a trustee, limitations of actions against a trustee, and beneficiary consents, releases, and ratifications.