Attorney Addition at Smith Hurst
Smith Hurst PLC has brought on Meredith Lowry, an intellectual property lawyer who works heavily with technology and emerging companies.
View ArticleVaughn Knight Found Guilty
The Fayetteville lawyer was accused of helping Brandon Barber hide millions of dollars in assets from authorities during a bankruptcy, according to the report.
View ArticleHudlow Awarded $300,000 in Wrongful Termination Suit
Former Rogers city official was fired in May 2012.
View ArticleFayetteville Firm Aids National Brand in General Solicitation
One of the first companies to raise capital through general solicitation since the implementation of the JOBS Act in 2012 is motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers.
View ArticleReport: Walmart Footing Legal Fees For More Than 30 in Bribery Probe
An anti-corruption lawyer says the numbers suggest the U.S. Department of Justice is digging deep in its investigation.
View ArticleSeneca Foods To Acquire Operating Assets of Allens for $148M
Seneca will act as a “stalking horse bidder” in the Chapter 11 reorganization process, meaning it has the opportunity to match any other bids received.
View ArticleReport: Darr Misspent $44,000 in Campaign Funds
The Arkansas Ethics Commission must now decide if there is probable cause to issue any sanctions against the Arkansas lieutenant governor.
View ArticleCigar Chic
Fayetteville attorney Jim Smith was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal for having a smoking room in his home.
View ArticleDreeszen's Season
Lisa Dreeszen, longtime girlfriend of deceased developer Gary Combs, sheds First State Bank probate case with $15,000 settlement.
View ArticleJudge Approves Seneca Foods' $148M Bid for Allens
Allens filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late October, and at the time said it would explore strategic alternatives.
View ArticleBolt Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering Charges
Rogers businessman faces maximum prison sentence of 30 years.
View ArticleCargill Pays More Than $2.2M To Settle Discrimination Suit
The suit involves employees at several facilities, including Springdale.
View ArticleAllens Reaches Agreement With Investor Group
A hearing to approve the sale to Sager Creek Acquisition Corp. is scheduled Feb. 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas.
View ArticleOvercooked Restaurant Deal Served on Brandon's Full Plate
The recent tax closure of Louie's Grill and Bar in Fayetteville shows how the seemingly simple task of serving burgers and fries can devolve into debt and disputes and shed light on other, unrelated...
View ArticleLawyer Oversees Firm, Liquor Store
The attorney who, representing a group of Barling residents, successfully stopped the sale of alcohol in the community isn't a crusading lawyer leading the anti-liquor movement. In fact, he is a liquor...
View ArticleLong-Simmering Lawsuit
Ex-Walmart Sourcing EVP John J. Ryan claims Fayetteville law firm, ex-wife destroyed deals.
View ArticleLegal Experts: Foreign Law Ban Could Hurt Business
As several states pass controversial laws aimed at banning Sharia from courts, the University of Arkansas School of Law continues to embrace it has an important legal system, co-publishing the Journal...
View ArticleProsecutor Threet's Docket Includes Kids, Community
After more than two decades, prosecutor John Threet is not jaded by the work of confronting murderers, rapists and burglars. He remains unguarded in conversation, maintains his humor and keeps a...
View ArticleBeaumont Battle
A Facebook photo showing circuit court judge Cristi Beaumont wearing a button from husband Tim Snively's city judge campaign recently prompted an anonymous complaint to the Arkansas judicial commission.
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