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John Nock Sentenced to 20 Years for Investment Fraud, Money Laundering
The case revolved around the Brittingham Group, which Nock founded and which promised returns as high as 300% within 20 to 30 days.
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Orcutt Named Partner at Shults Law Firm (Movers & Shakers)
She previously served as senior counsel in Husch Blackwell LLP’s national education law practice. read more >
Federal Ruling Favors PSC Over Entergy Arkansas
The electric utility was seeking to charge ratepayers to help recoup a $135 million debt. read more >
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State to Receive $191K From Medicaid Fraud Settlement
Publicly traded Lincare, based in Clearwater, Florida, was accused of overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
Libraries Struggle to Afford the Demand for E-books, Seek New State Laws in Fight With Publishers
Librarians in several states have been pushing for legislation to rein in the costs and restrictions on electronic material, which has been growing in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrons are stuck on long waiting lists for audio and e-books, and digital offerings are limited. read more >
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Soledad O’Brien to Keynote 2024 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium
The event, set for May 2 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, will once again feature breakout sessions and panels led by industry experts. read more >
Federal Judge Blocks US Labor Board Rule That Would Make it Easier for Workers to Unionize
The rule, which was due to go into effect Monday, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered “joint employers” in labor negotiations. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
The Legal Saga of LaDonna Humphrey, and the Boss She Brought Down
Arkansas Business reviewed hundreds of pages of transcripts and court documents to track the rise and fall of a business that quickly outgrew its management and the role a disgruntled employee played in its collapse. read more >
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Children’s Hospitals Report Rise in Attacks on Workers
In addition to facing staffing shortages, higher labor costs and low reimbursement rates, Arkansas Children’s faces a new threat: a rise in workplace violence. read more >
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AI & Copyright: Authors Fight Back Against Tech Companies
Authors including former Gov. Mike Huckabee are seeking class-action status in federal courts against the tech companies, alleging that they illegally used their works to train AI programs that emulate human language. read more >
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Arkansas Pharmacists Association Names Michael Morrison as Senior Adviser (Movers & Shakers)
He previously served as the deputy communications director and director of visual media for the Arkansas attorney general’s office. read more >
Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood Advance to Runoff in Contest to Lead Arkansas Supreme Court
Tuesday’s results also ensure women will retain a majority on the court. read more >
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IVF is Dominating Headlines in Alabama and Across The Country. Here’s What You Should Know
Alabama lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey agreed to protect in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability Wednesday, more than two weeks after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children […] read more >
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SEC Approves Rule Requiring Some Companies to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Legal Challenges Loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, after […] read more >
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced the following appointments: Arkansas Minority Health Commission Wes Booker, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Term expires January 31, 2026. Replaces Gerald […] read more >
Walmart & Zest Labs Trial Set for January 2025
U.S. District Judge James M. Moody Jr. of Little Rock in December ordered a new trial in the case that yielded a $115 million verdict against the Bentonville retailer. read more >
Judge Awards $5M to Crain’s Ex-COO
A U.S. District Court judge recently awarded $5 million to the former chief operating officer of Crain Automotive Holdings LLC of Sherwood for money owed under a deferred compensation plan. read more >
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Joe Ford, Conway Regional Honored at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Ford received the Legacy of Leadership award in honor of a career spanning business and the highest levels of government. read more >
Family Dollar Plea Deal Includes $41.7M Fine for Rodent-Infested Warehouse in West Memphis
The fine is the largest-ever monetary criminal penalty in a food safety case, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. read more >
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Your Vision, Your Life (Marta Loyd On Life & Leading)
A memorable, meaningful and measurable vision statement can inspire us to live in a purposeful way. read more >
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