Mike Huckabee Sues Meta for False Endorsements
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee did not quit his TV talk show to promote CBD gummies that saved his health. In fact, he’s suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta Platforms Inc. of...
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Alex McClung Joins Generations Bank in Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
Alex McClung has joined the Bentonville branch of Generations Bank of Rogers as the new commercial loan officer. McClung received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville...
View ArticleLassis Inn Owner Wants Judge to Void Sale to Kristian Nelson, Citing History...
The owner of historic Little Rock catfish restaurant Lassis Inn wants a judge to void the sale of the business to Kristian Nelson after learning about Nelson’s history of fraud. Elihue Washington Jr.,...
View ArticleTyson Foods Heir John R. Tyson Pleads Not Guilty to DWI
John Randal Tyson pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated in Washington County District Court on Monday, a charge stemming from his arrest by University of Arkansas police June 13 in...
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Court Reverses Sanctions on Sanford
Attorney Josh Sanford of Little Rock won his latest round with U.S. District Court Judge Billy Roy Wilson in a long-running feud over allegations Sanford charges excessive and unearned fees. Josh...
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Systems or Seat of the Pants? (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
Over 20 years of executive coaching, I have seen every system imaginable for keeping up with major initiatives, commitments and tasks. They range from almost completely free form to completely locked...
View ArticleZest Labs Faces Possible Sanctions in Walmart Dispute
U.S. District Court Judge James M. Moody Jr. recently told Zest Labs Inc. and its attorneys that he is considering sanctions against them in connection with a trade secrets case that had resulted in a...
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Involuntary Bankruptcy & $101M Fraud Suit Hit SQRL
Ongoing multimillion-dollar disputes and allegations of fraud have heated up the legal action surrounding the business dealings of Joseph Blake Smith and the troubled SQRL convenience store chain he...
View ArticleLittle Rock’s Beacon Legal Group Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The Beacon Legal Group PLLC of Little Rock last month filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, which leads to liquidation. The firm, which handles personal injury, mass torts and business law, listed assets at...
View ArticleSteward Health Accepts Bid for Hope Hospital in Bankruptcy Sale
Steward Health Care of Dallas has agreed to sell Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope to Pafford Health Systems Inc., a local ambulance and health services provider, as part of the for-profit...
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What’s Past Is Prologue (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Recent local headlines have laid bare the unfortunate truth that, in business, there is always someone looking to take advantage of you. I’m thinking of two controversies that are now tied up in court:...
View ArticleSaline County Businessman Faces Bankruptcy Amid Alleged $400K Marijuana...
A Saline County businessman in bankruptcy is facing allegations that he duped his cousin into lending him nearly $400,000 for his marijuana dispensaries that allegedly turned out not to exist. Now the...
View ArticleUnintended Consequences: How NIL In College Sports Has Raised Questions About...
NEW YORK (AP) — Three years into the new age of college sports, where athletes are allowed to profit from their successes through name, image and likeness deals, everyone is still trying to find out...
View ArticleArkansas Supreme Court Asked To Disqualify Ballot Measure That Would Block...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Opponents of a proposal to block a planned casino in Arkansas asked the state Supreme Court Thursday to disqualify the measure from the November ballot. Cherokee Nation...
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It Starts at the Top (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Oh, how different the workplace looks today compared with before COVID-19. The pandemic forced so many changes on us overnight — some good, some not so much. One positive: Most organizations sharpened...
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‘Gold Card’ Bill Seeks to Fast Track Health Care Approvals in Arkansas
Earlier this year, Arkansas became the latest among a handful of states to enact “gold card” legislation to try to shorten the approval process for medical procedures and prescriptions. Lee Johnson Act...
View ArticleFayetteville Software Firm Faces $4.6M Lawsuit Over Loan Defaults
A Fayetteville software company is accused of owing $4.6 million to its lenders. Slipstream Creative Inc. was sued last month by Arvest Bank of Fayetteville for defaulting on loans that totaled $1.5...
View ArticleJorich Investments Partners Go to Court After Real Estate Dispute
A real estate partnership dispute will have to be settled in the courts after each partner sued the other. Gary Richardson and Jordan Jeter formed two land development LLCs in 2022 to buy, develop and...
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Stephens Family Sues Little Rock Over Growth Corridor Path
A legal tiff between the Stephens family and the city of Little Rock could help determine the future connectivity and growth corridors on more than 1,300 acres in west Pulaski County. The lawsuit by SF...
View ArticleSocial Media and Accountability (Editorial)
In these politically polarized times, we think it’s worth noting examples of bipartisanship, particularly when they involve efforts to protect children. One such occurred last Tuesday, with the U.S....
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