LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Friedman
Arkansas Hospice Agencies Prepare for Rising Demand
As the population ages, Arkansas hospice services are mapping out the ways to expand their reach.
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Brian Hyatt Mental Fitness Hearing Set in Fraud Case
A mental evaluation for Brian Hyatt is set to be reveal Jan. 12 and will finally determine whether he is fit to stand trial.
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Little Rock Businesswoman Avoids Longer Prison Sentence for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Chandler Wilson Carroll pleaded guilty to collecting $2.1 million and spending the money on cars, a house and jewelry.
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Pulaski Judge Refers Judicial Candidate Luther Sutter to Prosecutors
An election battle for a circuit judge position has made it to the courts for one candidate.
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Center for Arkansas Legal Services to Dissolve, Leaving State With Single Legal Aid Provider
The closure of the Center for Arkansas Legal Services will mean six-figure savings, but more work for Arkansas Legal Aid.
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Arkansas Supreme Court Dismisses Chief Justice Karen Baker’s HR Appeal
The case stemmed from last December when Chief Justice-elect Baker walked through several AOC areas and entered individual offices.
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Trump Pardon Doesn’t Shield Ex-Nursing Home Operator From Arkansas Prison Sentence
Officials said Joseph Schwartz, the former owner of Skyline Healthcare, still owes restitution in Arkansas, as well.
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Walmart’s Real Estate Strategy: Owning and Redeveloping Shopping Centers
The Bentonville-based company has spent $118 million this year to buy three shopping centers, joining a trend of retailers becoming landlords rather than just tenants.
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CARTI Cancer Center El Dorado Expansion Brings State-of-the-Art Care Closer to Patients
With the anticipated rise in annual cancer cases for Southern Arkansans next year, CARTI is thankful that the doors on its new facility in El Dorado are finally open.
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Jonesboro Surgeon Sues Former Colleague, Lawyers Over Alleged Defamation Campaign
A unique legal case out of Jonesboro has a heart surgeon pitted against the lawyers of a former colleague, alleging defamation.
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Jury Rules in Favor of Harrison Lawyer in Partnership Fraud Case
A contentious lawsuit between two former law partners has finally concluded.
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Arkansas’ Delta Dental Bets on Startups to Improve Oral Care and Efficiency
After posting a $7.46 million loss in 2024, Delta Dental of Arkansas is launching new ventures to address the state’s oral health crisis.
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Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Agrees to Partnership with Cambia
The affiliation aims to cut costs, expand innovation and strengthen stability amid rising health care expenses.
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Bentonville Attorney’s Startup LexMed Raises $1M
LexMed uses artificial intelligence to help lawyers handle Social Security disability claims.
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Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Confirms Proposed Affiliation With Cambia
Oregon-based Cambia, which serves 3.6 million people, has pursued similar affiliations elsewhere to unify operations and share best practices.
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Interim Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes on UAMS’ Financial Turnaround and Growth Strategy
While he has braced UAMS against the impact of tariffs and expiring tax credits, Barnes has also devised a plan to expand the medical institution instead of simply cutting costs.
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Coulson Oil Lawsuit Against Former CEO Shows Need for Strong Controls
The North Little Rock firm alleges that John Harris made $5 million in unauthorized purchases, doctored receipts and intimidated employees.
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Lenders Sue Desha County Farmer Over $10M in Crop Loans
Failing to pay back their crop loans to their lenders is just one of the reasons this Desha County farm is in legal hot water.
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40% of Arkansas Hospitals Report Losses in 2024 as Costs Outpace Revenues
Uncertainty over federal legislation and expiring tax credits adds pressure, even as systems invest millions in expansions, new technology and AI to improve care and efficiency.
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Arkansas Dairy Faces Foreclosure as Costs & Debt Mount
The difficulties facing Helms Dairy illustrate the challenges for dairy farmers operating in today’s environment with ever-rising costs and a market that hasn’t kept pace.
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