Doug Martin
Springdale Skin Care Firm Alleges Ex-Manager Took $800K
Therapon Skin Health has sued Darla Smith, its general manager for seven years, for fraud and breach of contract for allegedly misappropriating funds. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Hyatt May Face 200 Lawsuits by Ex-Patients
Dr. Brian Hyatt, the former chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, is facing 102 lawsuits from former patients, and attorneys anticipate filing another 100 cases against him. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
The Landings at Rock Creek to Undergo $5.79M Renovation Following Tornado Damage
This week’s million-dollar real estate transactions and construction start off with repairs to a west Little Rock apartment complex damaged in the March 31 tornado. read more >
NWA Law Firms Go to Court Over Building Signage
A dispute between two law firms in northwest Arkansas over promotional signage is in Washington County Circuit Court after Judge Doug Martin issued a temporary injunction earlier this month. read more >
A Company Truck and the Cost of a Boy’s Death
The estate of an 11-year-old Arkansas boy killed when his stepfather crashed a company car has sued the company’s insurance carriers for payment of a $3.4 million judgment. read more >
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John Daly Investor Gets Contempt Charge Thrown Out
One of the owners behind the defunct John Daly Steakhouse in Conway recently won a legal victory. read more >
Lauren James, First Security Reach Settlement in Lawsuit
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. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Malpractice Case Grinds Out Settlement to Kennedy Coffee Founder
Tom Kennedy's malpractice case against Travis Story and the Story Law Firm in Fayetteville has produced a settlement to be paid to Kennedy's bankruptcy estate. read more >
Tension Between Springdale HVAC Companies Heats Up Ahead of Hearing
Paschal Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Inc. of Springdale is scheduled to argue in Washington County Circuit Court on Monday for a permanent injunction against a new company Paschal accuses of stealing its private information. read more >
Disputes Doomed John Daly Steakhouse
The John Daly Steakhouse belatedly opened on Front Street in Conway in September 2017 with high hopes of becoming the flagship of a national chain. Instead, it crashed in just 10 months. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Kennedy Coffee Owner Goes Bankrupt After Espresso Shot
Tom Kennedy of Rogers filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in July and listed $1.28 million in debts and $1.27 million in assets. read more >
LJ Apparel Rep Discusses Steps Taken to Secure Lauren James
LJ Apparel is fighting a lawsuit brought by First Security Bank of Searcy, which accused the newly formed company of holding a sham foreclosure sale earlier this month for Lauren James. read more >
First Security Moves Forward Against Lauren James Following Foreclosure Sale
Now that the foreclosure sale of Lauren James’ merchandise is over, First Security Bank of Searcy wants to move forward and have a judgment placed against the women’s clothing company and its owners for defaulting on a loan. read more >
Hindsville Fireworks Owner Files Injunction With a Bang
Washington County Circuit Judge Doug Martin appointed a receiver to oversee the accounting for Uncle Sam’s Fireworks Inc. of Hindsville after the company’s owner filed a lawsuit against the company’s president. read more >
Stay Suspicious II (Editorial)
Judge Doug Martin’s failure to recuse himself from Courtney Goodson's case at the start undercuts faith in the judicial system and is just as worrisome as the dark money seeking to influence the Supreme Court election. read more >
TV Stations Challenge Order Blocking Ads Against Courtney Goodson
The owner of two Arkansas TV stations is challenging a judge's order blocking them from airing a conservative group's ad attacking a state Supreme Court justice seeking re-election. read more >
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Hillcrest’s Helmich Auto Could Be Site for Restaurant
Doug Martin, owner of the property on Kavanaugh Boulevard, says restaurateur Daniel Bryant, assisted by Little Rock architect Tommy Jameson, has plans for the property. read more >
Multifamily Trio Add Up to $21.9M Transaction (Real Deals)
Affiliates of Republic Funds of Toronto purchased the 258-unit Spanish Rock Apartments, the 224-unit Spanish Jon’s project and the 120-unit Wilmington Apartments project. read more >
by George Waldon -
Class-Action Blue Diamond Settlement Challenged in Arkansas
A New York attorney said he is coming to Washington County Circuit Court later this month to challenge a class-action settlement against the makers of Blue Diamond almond products that he said is unfair to class members. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Colony West Center Sells for $7.1 Million (Real Deals)
Colony West Group LLC, led by T.J. Lefl3r, Marshall Saviers and Brian Shaw, and C-Lef Partners LLC, led by Lefl3r, bought the Colony West Shopping Center at 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
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