Zolper Law Firm

Zolper Law Firm Law Firm specializing in Domestic and Elder Law, Wills and Trusts, Business Law, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Probate, etc.

The Zolper Law Firm's mission is to provide quality legal services and to treat each client as we would want to be treated. Zolper Law Firm specializes in Domestic Law, Elder Law, Injury and Property Damage Claims, Wills and Trusts, Real Estate Law, Business Law and Organization, Commercial and Civil Litigation and Probate.

04/18/2023

DENNIS ZOLPER ATTORNEY, P.A.

603 South Madison Ave.
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Tel: 870-336-6437
Cell: 870-761-4905
Fax: 870-972-9522
[email protected]
Licensed in Ark

Date: April 2023

TO: My Clients and My friends and the Citizens of Arkansas

FROM: Dennis Zolper

SUBJECT: ENSURING ACCESS FOR ALL ARKANSANS AND VOTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2023

THE NAME IS IN ACCURATE IT DOES NEITHER. This new law makes it much harder for a Citizen or Citizens who want to amend a law or amend the Arkansas Constitution to do so. Before this law it was difficult out of 100 Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution only 18 amendments were achieved by an Initiative. Two recent Initiatives were medical ma*****na and legalizing casinos. An initiated amendment first must have the required signature, correct ballot title, and a lot of existing hurdles for the people to vote for or against the law or amendment. The latest initiate act that was on the 2020 was defeated which dealt with recreational use of ma*****na. We are the government. We don’t work for the legislators or governor. The people we elect are supposed to serve and protect our lives, liberty and property. The Initiative and Referendum both are guaranteed by Art. 5 §1 of our Constitution which is very detailed in the process and Constitution states the people only need 15 Counties to have petitions signed by 8% of the electors to amend statutory law and 10% of the electors to amend the Constitution.
The Legislator passed and the Governor signed HB 1419 which is now ACT 236 which amends the current law. NOW TO INITIATE A LAW OR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REQUIRES PETITIONS FROM 50 COUNTIES (formerly 15) OUT OF 75 COUNTIES TO TAKE A PROPOSED LAW TO THE VOTERS (YOU AND I) AND EACH PETIION MUST BE SIGNED BY AT LEAST 50% OF THE ELECTORS (formerly 8% or 10%) FROM EACH OF THE 50 COUNTIES. The Legislatures did not amend their procedure to put an Amendment or Amendments on the ballot. Only a majority of the House and Senate is needed to propose an Amendment of the Constitution.
WE THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS are left without a viable right to propose legislation or constitution amendments. Why did the legislature pass such a law to make it harder for the citizens to submit a law or amendment to be voted on by the People? Please read the new law which can be found on the LEGILATURE’S WEB SITE OR BETTER YET ASK FOR A COPY FORM YOUR REPRESENTATIVE or SENATOR and ask how he or she voted. The new law is not long and applies to both the Initiative and Referendum.
I hope you and I will call our Representative and Senator and ask if he or she voted for such a law that makes it so much harder to propose a law or amendment? The fact that the requirements for an Initiative or Referendum are placed on the ballot it still must be voted on by We The People who must approve or deny the law or amendment. I asked my representatives Tosh and Ladyman and senator Sullivan if they had voted for the law and Senator Sullivan was the only legislator to respond and he said he did. I respect him for his response. I do believe that are legislators State and Federal forget they work for WE THE PEOPLE.

I have had the privilege to serve on the Hispanic Center Board for several years. The center is very active and has been...
10/28/2021

I have had the privilege to serve on the Hispanic Center Board for several years. The center is very active and has been very active with youth learning and providing translation for individuals and companies. This on November 4 they are selling traditional Hispanic baskets with food and other goodies. I hope and encourage you purchase and basket which will aid the Hispanic Center in providing continued services for our community. Respectfully, Dennis

03/19/2021

SAYINGS FROM ARISTOTLE
3-19-21

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent ex*****on; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny - Aristotle

All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth - Aristotle

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit – Aristotle

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly - Aristotle
Friendship is essentially a partnership - Aristotle
Education is the best provision for old age - Aristotle

Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime – Aristotle

Anyone can become angry -- that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way -- this is not easy - Aristotle

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do - Aristotle

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self - Aristotle

01/11/2021

FAMOUS QUOTES FROM THE PAST
January 2021
"There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help, and what they cannot." Plato

"Only the educated are free." Epicteteus

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." Plato

"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." Aristotle

"Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." Plato

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something." Plato

"Anyone can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way - that is not within everyone's power and that is not easy." Aristotle

"Most people would rather give than get affection." Aristotle

"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens." Epicteteus

01/08/2021

Dear Friends:
I cannot adequately express my heartfelt appreciation for everyone who was so kind as to send me a birthday wish. As I have aged, I have found that the most important issues of life are our faith in God, the love of our family, and the luck to have friends and to know the pleasures of such friendships.
Thank you again for a wonderful birthday and a most enjoyable and joyful day.

With all my respect and thanks,
Dennis.
1-8-21

10/30/2020

FAMOUS QUOTES

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit - Aristotle

Happiness depends upon ourselves - Aristotle

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do - Aristotle

Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime - Aristotle

Good habits formed at youth make all the difference - Aristotle

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly - Aristotle

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies - Aristotle

Without friends no one would choose to live - Aristotle

FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM THE ANCIENTS.
BE SAFE, DENNIS

07/30/2020

UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC COVERAGE UNDER HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

Most of us, including yours truly, do not read our homeowner’s insurance policy. The following is a short presentation of coverages under a basic homeowner’s insurance policy.

Coverage A: Is the amount of insurance on the dwelling. It applies to physician damage to the home. If you are not living at the property or you use the property as a rental home speak to your agent and confirm that you have the right policy form. There are different forms if you do not live in the home or if you rent the home.

Coverage B: This coverage includes other structures that are detached from the home. It includes such items as fences, carports, detached garages, etc. If you do not have detached structures, speak to your agent to see whether you are paying for such coverage that you do not need.

Coverage C: This is insuring your personal property or contents. This is a set percentage of the amount your home is insured for. If your contents coverage is minimal you can increase the content coverage by paying an additional premium. Please note the contents coverage has limitations on such items as gold, silver, jewelry, and fi****ms to name just a few items. If you have a loss there is a maximum amount the insurance company unless you have insurance endorsements. Please check with your agent if you have expensive jewelry or have a collection of fi****ms or other antiques, artwork, etc.

Coverage D: Coverage D is loss of use coverage, commonly known as additional expense coverage. This coverage provides for payment of necessary increases in living expenses resulting from a loss to your house so that you can maintain a normal standard of living. Additional living expenses relate to a percentage of the coverage on the dwelling. This is important coverage to maintain just in case you must leave your property and seek alternative living arrangements after a loss. I hope this is helpful.

Lastly, a caution almost all homeowners policies will deny coverage if you are away from you home or either 30 consecutive days or 60 consecutive days depending on the policy. This means you have lost after say the 61st day then the insurance company will not pay for the loss. So, if you are going to be gone from your home for an extended period contact your agent for an endorsement to your policy to coverage will be provided. Be Safe. Dennis

05/26/2020

MAY QUOTES FROM ARISTOTLE

Friendship is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies - Aristotle

Without friends no one would choose to live - Aristotle

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies - Aristotle

Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things a man chooses or avoids - Aristotle

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent ex*****on; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny - Aristotle

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly - Aristotle

04/21/2020

APRIL QUOTES AND MEDITATIONS

HAPPINESS DEPENDS UPON OURSELVES. ARISTOTLE

GOOD HABITS FORMED AT YOUTH MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ARISTOTLE

DIGNITY DOES NOT CONSIST IN POSSESSING HONORS, BUT IN DESERVING THEM. ARISTOTLE

WELL BEGUN IS HALF DONE. ARISTOTLE

THE BEST PROTECTION FOR THE PEOPLE IS NOT NECESSARILY TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING PEOPLE TELL THEM. DEMOTHENES

OF ALL THE MEANS TO ENSURE HAPPINESS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE LIFE, BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANTT IS THE ACQUISITION OF FRIENDS. EPICURUS

NOT WHAT WE HAVE. BUT WHAT WE ENJOY, CONSTITUES OUR ABUNDANCE. EPICURUS

THERE IS NOTHING PERMANENT EXCEPT CHANGE. HERACLITUS

BE SAFE DENNIS Z

03/20/2020

Subject: Recent Federal Laws which effect your business.

Dear Clients: Congress has passed and the President has signed two Federal Laws

Effective Date: April 2, 2020

Who is affected? All private employers who employ fewer than 500 employees. Does not Affect the Large Corporations.

Family First Act & Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.

Notices: Must be posted. Notices not yet prepared. I will send the Notice Provision as soon as I find it available.

Eligible Employees: A full or part-time employee who has worked at least 30 days for your company is entitled for benefits under the Family First Act which is paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act and if you have more than 25 Employees the employee is entitle to his job back of a similar job after using up his paid leave
All full or part-time employees who work for you are entitled to the benefits under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.

Which Employees ARE eligible under Family First Act: 1) Employee who cannot work or telework can use the Family First Act if the Employee needs leave to care for a son or daughter under 18 if the school or day care center or child care provider is unavailable due to public health emergency-COVID-19.

How is Paid Leave Applied? The first 10 days of leave are unpaid but the Employee will be covered under the PAID SICK LEAVE ACT below. Employees can still use any unused sick time, vacation time, or paid time off that you currently offer.

What amount is Paid? After the first 10 days, you must pay the Employee 2/3 of his normal wages or salary for up to 12 weeks. Payments are capped at $200 per day or $10,000 for this twelve week period per Employee.

Under the Paid Sick Leave Act (PSL) an Employee is eligible if unable to work or telework because of: (1) the Employee is subject to a Federal, State, or Local quarantine or self-isolation Order related to COVID-19; (2) Employee has been advised by a Healthcare Provider to self-quarantine; (3) Employee is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; or (4) the Employee is care for an individual subject or advised to self-quarantine; (5) the Employee needs to care for a son or daughter under 18 if the school or day care center or child care provider is unavailable due to public health emergency; or (6) the Employee is experiencing substantially similar conditions as specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consolation with the Secretary of Labor and Treasury. (WHATEVER THAT MEANS)

What amount is Paid? Each Full-time Employee is entitled to 80 hours of paid leave. Part-time Employees will be paid but the Employer must use the Employee’s average weekly hours over a two-week period to determine the maximum number of hours. State minimum wage laws apply. Arkansas minimum wage is the applicable rate. The current minimum wage is $9.25 per hour. This payment is capped for an Employee taking Sick Leave for reasons (1)-(3) above in the maximum sum of $511.00 per day and $5110.00 total. If the Employee is taking Sick Leave for reasons (4)-(6) you must pay NO LESS THAN 2/3 of the Employee’s regular wage or salary with a maximum of $200 per day and $2000 total per Employee.

THERE IS A TAX CREDIT PROVISION: Be sure and check with your accountant. I believe it comes in the form of a refund.

LASTLY: The Secretary of Labor has the authority to exempt Employers who have fewer than 50 Employees “where the added expense would jeopardize the business.” It doesn’t say how an Employer can acquire a Waiver or what is meant by the terms jeopardize the business. I will keep checking.

BOTH LAWS ABOVE END DECEMBER 31, 2020.

02/18/2020

THE PRIMARY SEASON IS UPON US

Primary voting has started today. Although I don’t normally use my social media for political matters, I am making an exception for one race and one candidate that I consider to be friend and deserving of your trust and most importantly your vote. DAN SULLIVAN is running for State Senate for Jonesboro and most of Craighead County. Dan has been our Representative in the State House. I have gotten to know Dan over the past years and have great respect for his sincerity and his work ethic. He has always been willing to listen but not always willing to agree.
I would like my friends to consider casting their vote for DAN SULLIVAN for State Senate in the Republican Primary. But PLEASE VOTE.
Be Safe, Dennis

02/07/2020

FAMOUS QUOTES FOR FEBRUARY

Happiness depends upon ourselves. Aristotle

Good Habits formed at youth makes all the difference. Aristotle

All men by nature desire to know. Aristotle

Wicked men obey from fear; good men from love. Aristotle

Man is by nature a political animal. Aristotle

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort,
and intelligent ex*****on: it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny. Aristotle.

It is so interesting to read these quotes that are over 2300 year old.

Be. Safe, Dennis

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