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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
Arkansas Supreme Court Asked To Disqualify Ballot Measure That Would Block Planned Casino
The lawsuit accuses the ballot measure campaign, which is funded by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, of violating several laws regarding signature gathering. read more >
Unintended Consequences: How NIL In College Sports Has Raised Questions About Nonprofits
To unravel how NIL deals in college sports have anything to do with the nature of tax-exempt organizations, we have to go back to 2021. read more >
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What’s Past Is Prologue (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Recent news is a reminder that a subscription could save you a lot of time, money and heartache. read more >
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Steward Health Accepts Bid for Hope Hospital in Bankruptcy Sale
Pafford Health Systems Inc., a local ambulance and health services provider, is looking to acquire the Wadley Regional Medical Center. read more >
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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 >
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Tyson Foods Heir John R. Tyson Pleads Not Guilty to DWI
Tyson, who was suspended from his duties as CFO after his arrest, is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 28. read more >
Alex McClung Joins Generations Bank in Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
McClung received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and has six years of experience working in the Bentonville area. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
What It Means for SCOTUS to Throw Out Chevron Decision, Undercutting Federal Regulators
With billions of dollars potentially at stake, groups representing the gun industry and other businesses such as tobacco, agriculture, timber and homebuilding, were among those pressing the justices to overturn the Chevron doctrine and weaken government regulation. read more >
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The Supreme Court Weakens Federal Regulators, Overturning Decades-Old Chevron Decision
Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the high court’s ruling. read more >
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The Supreme Court Strips the SEC of a Critical Enforcement Tool in Fraud Cases
The justices ruled in a 6-3 vote that people accused of fraud by the SEC, which regulates securities markets, have the right to a jury trial in federal court. The in-house proceedings the SEC has used in some civil fraud complaints violate the Constitution, the court said. read more >
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