Patrick Benca
Dispute Between Little Rock Lawyers Leads to Lawsuit Over Unpaid Attorney Fees
Little Rock attorney Patrick Benca is suing his former law partners, claiming they conspired to withhold fees he earned from a personal injury case. read more >
New Trial Date Set for Kade Holliday
Former Craighead County Clerk Jacob “Kade” Holliday now is scheduled to be tried in federal court on Oct. 18. read more >
Kade Holliday: Former County Clerk Accused of Fraud, All That Jazz
Five weeks after allegations surfaced that former Craighead County Clerk Jacob “Kade” Holliday had embezzled more than $1.6 million from taxpayers, another purported victim was still looking for answers. read more >
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McDaniel, Wolff & Benca Announce Merger of 3 Law Firms
McDaniel Wolff & Benca PLLC completes a merger combining three Arkansas law firms. read more >
Update: Jon Woods Sentenced to 220 Months in Prison for Kickback Scheme
Jon Woods, the former state senator from Springdale, was sentenced Wednesday to 220 months in prison for what U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks called “bastardization” of the legislative process. read more >
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Judge Bobby McCallister to Resign Dec. 15
Saline County Circuit Judge Bobby McCallister on Friday agreed to resign Dec. 15 following disciplinary charges linked to four felony counts related to tax evasion. read more >
Suspended Judge Bobby McCallister Asks for Hearing
Bobby McCallister has asked for a hearing in front of the Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission, where he's facing charges tied to allegations of tax evasion. read more >
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Commission Asks State Supreme Court to Suspend Judge
The Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission on Friday asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to temporary suspend Saline County Circuit Judge Bobby McCallister. read more >
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Arkansas Doctor’s License is Restored Amid Rape Allegations
An Arkansas doctor facing rape and sexual assault charges had his medical license reinstated Thursday. The Arkansas State Medical Board voted to allow Robert Rook of Conway to see patients as long as he is accompanied by a chaperone and he submits a log of all patient exams to the board. read more >
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FBI Agrees to Unlock iPhone, iPod in Conway Homicide Case
The FBI agreed Wednesday to help an Arkansas prosecutor unlock an iPhone and iPod belonging to two teenagers accused of killing a Conway couple. read more >
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Stephen K. Parks’ Coal Tax-Credit Scam a Deep, Dark Pit
Pleading guilty to a coal tax-credit scheme and entering federal prison last year didn’t settle the legal issues surrounding Little Rock businessman Stephen K. Parks. read more >
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Power List Incomplete (Feedback)
Little Rock attorney Tré Kitchens saw a few glaring omissions in Arkansas Business' recent Power List issue. read more >
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