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Lauren James, First Security Reach Settlement in Lawsuit

by Mark Friedman – 5 days ago
Lauren James, First Security Reach Settlement in Lawsuit
Lauren and Lance Stokes started the Lauren James Co. in Fayetteville in 2013. Several settled suits tell a complex version of the brand's founding, one that differs from company lore.

First Security Bank of Searcy last week settled its lawsuit against Lauren James Enterprises Inc. of Fayetteville, ending a legal battle that included allegations that the women's clothing company conducted a sham foreclosure sale in August to avoid paying the bank.
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The lawyer for a New Jersey man ordered to pay $12.5 million for sending an unwanted fax to a Russellville company has asked three judges to turn back time.
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The minority partner in the failed John Daly Steakhouse project in Conway recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation, listing $4.7 million in debts.
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