John Emerson
Even With Lien Lifted, Lawyers Still Squabble Over Quapaw House
Former law partners Scott Poynter and John Emerson continue to fight in court over liens and loans tied to 1887 Rozelle-Murphy House. read more >
Hutchinson, Preston to Open Berlin Office, Attend Farnborough Airshow
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston announced details of another trade mission to Europe, which begins Saturday. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Class-Action Sanctions Against Lawyers Threaten Other Cases
When Chief U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes III sanctions 16 attorneys in a controversial insurance class-action case next week, it could make life harder for the plaintiffs’ lawyers who have other cases pending in federal courts in Arkansas. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Wal-Mart Bribery Investigation Tally Tops $439M
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says the retailer has spent $439 million in the past two years to investigate allegations that it paid foreign bribes. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Wal-Mart Seeks Another Stay in Mexican Bribery Case
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has once again asked a U.S. District Court judge in Arkansas to stay a lawsuit that shareholders filed against it and its directors over allegations of bribery in Mexico. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Wal-Mart’s Costs Connected To Mexican Bribery Case Reach $400M
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has projected it will have spent more than $400 million by the end of its fiscal year in January for investigations and global compliance programs that stemmed from a Mexican bribery scandal. read more >
by Mark Friedman -