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Court Reverses Sanctions on Sanford

Attorney Josh Sanford of Little Rock won his latest round with U.S. District Court Judge Billy Roy Wilson in a long-running feud over allegations Sanford charges excessive and unearned fees. read more >
Legal

Punishment for John Goodson Gets New Look on Appeal

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments last week to determine if a sanction will stand against attorney John Goodson of Texarkana and four other lawyers found to have engaged in “forum shopping” in an Arkansas class-action case. read more >
From left: Judges Duane Benton, Bobby Shepherd and Lavenski Smith of the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Insurance / Legal

8th Circuit Hears Forum Shopping Case Involving Goodson

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Tuesday to determine if a sanction will stand against attorney John Goodson of Texarkana and four other lawyers found to have engaged in "forum shopping" in an Arkansas class-action case. read more >
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John Goodson To Defend Himself at Circuit Court of Appeals

Texarkana class-action attorney John Goodson will get his day before the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb. 7. read more >