McDaniel, Wolff & Benca Announce Merger of 3 Law Firms
McDaniel Wolff & Benca PLLC completes a merger combining three Arkansas law firms. read more >
Ruling Upends Arkansas Medical Pot Program (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
The Arkansas judge who put the brakes on the state's medical marijuana program didn't do so because of an objection to legalizing pot's use for certain patients. In fact, he was downright apologetic about putting the program on hold because of objections to the licensing process. read more >
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In Reversal, Medical Pot Cultivator Picks Jackson County, Not Jefferson
In a stunning reversal that left officials in Pine Bluff "mad to the point of tears, practically," Natural State Wellness Enterprises LLC announced that it would put its medical marijuana cultivation facility in Jackson County. read more >
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McDaniel: Marijuana Regulators Should Hire Director
A former Arkansas attorney general who is now part owner of a marijuana cultivation business says the state Medical Marijuana Commission should hire an executive director. read more >
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Jefferson County Lands 2nd Medical Marijuana Grow Facility
A medical marijuana company that qualified last week to become one of the first five legal cannabis grow sites in Arkansas has decided to put its cultivation operation in Jefferson County. read more >
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Arkansas Names 5 Companies Picked to Grow Medical Marijuana
Arkansas regulators have announced five companies the state intends to license to grow medical marijuana under a voter-approved amendment that legalized the drug for certain patients. read more >
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PR Man Among Women, Aaron Sadler Tells a Human Story
Aaron Sadler chuckles at the idea that he broke the glass ceiling — in reverse — at Ghidotti Communications in Little Rock. read more >
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Leaders Form Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association
Leaders in the health care, agricultural and legal sectors have formed the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association. read more >
Facing Lawsuit, Procurement Chief Says There’s No Appealing His Rulings in Protests
Arkansas Procurement Director Edward Armstrong's answer to being sued over a ruling that gave a fourth-place bidder a major state contract boils down to four words: His word is final. So far, the law seems to agree with him. read more >
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American College of Trial Lawyers Recognizes Steve Quattlebaum (Movers & Shakers)
Steven Quattlebaum has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. read more >
Stop Payday Lending – Again (Editorial)
Arkansans have repeatedly affirmed at the ballot box that they oppose predatory lending, but two state legislators are trying to make it easier for predatory lenders to operate. read more >
Truth in Lending (Editorial)
Black Friday isn’t what it used to be, but the arrival of the spending season prompts concern about a looming threat to Arkansas consumers: the return of the illegal loan sharks euphemistically known as payday lenders. read more >
Arkansas Delegates Look for Rebound at Democratic Convention
Arkansas' delegates hope having Hillary Clinton at the top of the ticket will energize a state party that's been routed by Republicans over the past three elections. read more >
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Several Ballot Measures Just Need Signatures
Marijuana, alcohol and a new limit on legislative referrals have been certified and may appear on the statewide ballot later this year if enough signature are collected from registered voters. read more >
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Court Fights Likely over Gun, Discrimination Laws (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge tried to provide some clarity on two hotly contested state laws with a pair of legal opinions on the open carry of handguns and local anti-discrimination protections. Instead, it's increasingly likely courts or the Legislature will have to resolve both issues. read more >
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Dustin McDaniel: Appeal Coming in Gay Marriage Case
Arkansas' attorney general says he will appeal a federal judge's ruling that voters were wrong to ban gay marriage during a referendum 10 years ago. read more >
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Attorney General Warns That State Crime Victims Program Faces Shortfall
A program that grants money to Arkansas crime victims to pay for funeral expenses, medical care and other needs faces a budget shortfall next year and needs at least another $2 million to continue, outgoing Attorney General Dustin McDaniel warned Tuesday. read more >
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State Court Signals Ruling on Marriage (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
As he urged Arkansas' highest court to strike down the state's ban on gay marriage last week, attorney Jack Wagoner tried to illustrate just how much the national landscape had changed since he filed a lawsuit last year on behalf of 20 same-sex couples. read more >
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Brad Phelps Hired as Arkansas State Associate General Counsel
Brad Phelps, Arkansas' chief deputy attorney general, has been hired by Arkansas State University as associate general counsel. read more >
Arkansas Gets $620K in Settlement with Shire Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says Arkansas, other states and the federal government have reached an agreement with Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC to settle allegations that the drug manufacturer illegally marketed five of its drugs. read more >