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The New Red Scare (Editorial)
Casting unfounded suspicion on companies doing business in Arkansas is a bad look for the state.
Detco Inc., which does business as North Point 66, listed $2.77 million in assets in its filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas.
Mackay was previously vice president of North America marketing at Fresh Del Monte.
Our efforts to shine a light on the judiciary’s disciplinary body has us entangled in a lawsuit.
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Melissa Mackay Hired as VP of Marketing at Westrock Coffee Co. (Movers & Shakers)
Mackay was previously vice president of North America marketing at Fresh Del Monte. read more >
Arkansas Business Files Motion to Intervene in Supreme Court Justice’s FOIA Lawsuit
Associate Justice Courtney Rae Hudson obtained an injunction blocking the release of her emails and other records last week. read more >
T.J. Anderson Named CFO of Farmers & Merchants Bank (Movers & Shakers)
In his new role, Anderson will focus on strategic initiatives and oversee financial management. read more >
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Asks Judge to Block FOIA Request From Arkansas Business
Associate Justice Courtney Rae Hudson sought the injunction even though a majority of her fellow justices on the state’s highest court voted in favor of releasing the records. read more >
Van Buren Attorney Settles Civil Lawsuit in $200K Fee Case
The confidential settlement came two weeks before Gentry C. Wahlmeier was set to face a multiday civil trial. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Tyson Foods Heir Won’t Resume Role as CFO; Curt Calaway Named Permanent Replacement
John R. Tyson was suspended from the role in June after his second alcohol-related arrest in under two years. read more >
Supreme Court Rebuffs Biden Administration Plea to Restore Multibillion-Dollar Student Debt Plan
Eight million people were already enrolled in the SAVE program when it was paused by a lower court. read more >
by Associated Press -
New US Rules Try to Make It Harder for Criminals to Launder Money by Paying Cash for Homes
The requirements won't apply to sales to individuals or purchases involving mortgages or other financing. read more >
by Associated Press -
Lawsuit Filed Over Arkansas Republican Officials Blocking Effort to Close State GOP Primary
The lawsuit filed by about two dozen of the convention delegates asks a federal judge to order the state GOP and Secretary of State John Thurston to close the state's primary election. read more >
by Associated Press -
O’Brien Right of Way Valuation Expands Into Fayetteville
The Fayetteville location will be the firm's third corporate office, focusing on clients across the south central U.S. read more >
Forrest City Doctor Arrested on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges
The arrest came after state police investigated allegations that Dr. Sudesh Banaji had inappropriate sexual contact with female patients during examinations at his medical clinic. read more >
Texarkana Doctor Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison for Overprescribing
Over a two-year period, Dr. Lonnie Parker prescribed about 1.2 million dosage units of opiates to about 1,500 patients, which is about 850 dosage units per patient. read more >
Justice Department Accuses RealPage of a Scheme to Help Landlords Hike Rents in Antitrust Lawsuit
The suit alleges the company is violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices for millions of apartments across the country. read more >
by Associated Press -
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Abortion Rights Petitions
The ruling dashed the hopes of organizers, who submitted the petitions, of getting the constitutional amendment measure on the ballot in the predominantly Republican state. read more >
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson to Join UA Law School
As executive in residence, Hutchinson will teach a course on leadership in state and federal government and participate in continuing legal education and moot court programs. read more >
FTC’s Bid to Ban Noncompete Agreements Rejected by Federal Judge
The judge in Texas concluded that that the FTC “exceeded its statutory authority” in making the rule, which the judge called “arbitrary and capricious." read more >
by Associated Press -
Lassis Inn Lawsuit Settled in Favor of Longtime Owner
Elihue Washington Jr. filed suit in July to void the sale of the historic restaurant to Kristian Nelson after learning about Nelson's history of fraud. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Comes Under Legal Attack
At least three companies have sued the FTC after it voted to ban noncompete agreements. Their cases are now pending in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas and the issue could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. read more >
by Associated Press -
Citizens Bank Names Jenny Guthrie as President for Monticello Market (Movers & Shakers)
In her new role, Guthrie will lead the Citizens Bank team in Monticello and supervise lending in southeast Arkansas. read more >
Jorich Investments Partners Go to Court After Real Estate Dispute
Gary Richardson and Jordan Jeter formed two land development LLCs in 2022 to buy, develop and sell housing in Washington and Benton counties. read more >
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