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Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas.

Springdale Warehouse Owner Wins $14M Judgment Against Tenant Over Tornado Damage

979 E. Robinson Ave. in Springdale was destroyed in a tornado in 2022. [Google Maps]

A federal judge awarded $14.69 million to a Springdale warehouse owner after a tenant’s insufficient insurance failed to cover tornado damage.

American Leak Detection Franchise Owner Battles Parent Company Over Failed $70M SaleLock Icon

North Little Rock franchise owner Matthew Hill accused parent company Water Intelligence of London of buying individual franchises and operating them as corporate entities so the company doesn’t have to share revenue.

Candace Doby & Michelle Anne Johnson to Headline Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium 2025

New for the 2025 symposium is the option to add on a 90-minute workshop that will take place after the core event, an opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into subject matter and connect with peers.

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Jennifer Smith Rejoins Wright Lindsey Jennings

Smith returns after nearly two years with UAMS, where she was associate general counsel and previously practiced as a registered nurse. read more >
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Arkansas Attorney General’s Office Sues Capital City Tree Service for Price Gouging

The lawsuit against Capital City Tree Service alleges price gouging and deceptive practices during Arkansas' storm emergencies in 2023 and 2024. read more >
Legal / Business Services / Education

Artificial Interest (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The AI buzz is exhausting, but companies seeking to thrive don’t have the luxury of looking away. read more >
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Matt Campbell Files for Chapter 7 BankruptcyLock Icon

Matt Campbell, the former blogger behind the Blue Hog Report, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 8, listing debts over $414,000, including student loans, taxes, and pending malpractice lawsuits. read more >
SQRL Aviation’s Raytheon 390 is similar to the one pictured above. [Shutterstock]
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SQRL Founder Joseph Blake Smith Fights to Keep Private Jet Amid Legal BattlesLock Icon

SQRL founder Blake Smith’s jet is now entangled in his mounting legal and financial troubles. read more >
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Promotions at HoganTaylor, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Baptist Health & More (Movers & Shakers)

Promotions and leadership changes span industries in Arkansas, from accounting and banking to healthcare and utilities. read more >
The Legends Resort & Casino office in Russellville remains open. Jennifer McGill, who works there and is a plaintiff in the suit, declined to be interviewed. [steve lewis]
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Pope County Bets on a Long Shot to Revive Casino LicenseLock Icon

After years of legal battles, the Cherokee Nation’s $320 million casino project in Russellville faces uncertainty, with a federal trial in March seeking to overturn a state constitutional amendment voiding their casino license. read more >
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AI-Assisted Works Can Get Copyright With Enough Human Creativity, Says US Copyright Office

The office’s approach is based on the “centrality of human creativity” in authoring a work that warrants copyright protections. read more >
Legal / Government & Politics / Health Care

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Unveils New Medicaid Work Requirement Plan

The "Pathway to Prosperity" program would use automated tracking and coaching instead of terminating coverage, aiming to avoid legal challenges that blocked previous attempts. read more >
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Legal Battle Begins as Trump Orders a Funding Freeze During Review of Federal Loans and Grants

Democratic attorneys general in several states have announced a lawsuit asking a judge to block a federal funding freeze by the Trump administration set to take effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. Eastern time. read more >
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Dr. Brian Hyatt’s Trial on Medicaid Fraud Charges to Begin in AprilLock Icon

Dr. Brian Hyatt’s trial for two felony Medicaid fraud counts, involving $300,000 in alleged false claims, is set for April 9-18, as he also faces over 100 civil lawsuits. read more >
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New Appointments at Grand Savings Bank, Stephens Insurance, ASU-Beebe & More (Movers & Shakers)

Key Arkansas appointments include Aubrey Blackmon’s Agriculture Hall of Fame induction, Laura Landreaux as State Chamber chair, and leadership changes in banking, energy, health care, and more. read more >
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Arkansas Flexes Regulatory Power With Enforcement Actions Against Financial Giants

The Arkansas Securities Department kicked off 2025 with four major national enforcement actions totaling more than $200 million in settlements. read more >
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Supreme Court Allows Small Business Registration Rule to Take Effect, Aimed at Money Laundering

The ruling means owners and part-owners of an estimated 32.6 million small businesses must register personal information with Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN. read more >
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Zenwork and Social Security Administration Reach Agreement to Restore E-Filing Access

The Fayetteville tax software firm sued the agency last week, alleging that its access was suspended without explanation and without an opportunity to appeal the move. read more >
A Sam's Club location in Ohio
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US Sues Sam’s Club for Firing Disabled Worker

A location in Douglasville, Georgia, allegedly refused to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who had been injured in a car crash. read more >
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Massachusetts Insurer Wins Appeal in $4.7M Arkansas Chicken House CaseLock Icon

Massachusetts insurer Norfolk & Dedham Mutual wins 8th Circuit appeal, reviving lawsuit over $4.7M chicken house collapse in southeast Arkansas. read more >
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A Personal Warning (Gwen Moritz Commentary)

A scam victim ignored warnings from her bankers, and bankers need to understand why. read more >
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Promotions Announced at First Security Bank, Caddell Construction, UAMS & More (Movers & Shakers)

First Security Bank names Matthew Boyd as Cabot market president; key hires and promotions across health care, law, nonprofits, and more in Arkansas industries. read more >
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Arkansas Hospitals Brace for More Insurer Showdowns Amid Financial RecoveryLock Icon

Hospitals in Arkansas and nationwide are improving financially but still face challenges, including insurance disputes, staffing shortages, and financial uncertainties in 2025. read more >