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Federal prosecutor Conner Eldridge had asked that the convicted real estate developer pay $16.2 million, but a judge's restitution order Wednesday offered a scathing critique of the government's claims.

The company takes issue with the Texas state law that prohibits publicly traded companies — with the exception of hotels — from owning or obtaining the necessary permit that allows the sale of liquor.

Steve Renfro and Larry Crain Sr. of Little Rock severed ties in October, after multiple disputes — with well-known sports media personality Bo Mattingly caught in the middle.

An attorney representing Rogers businessman Mel Redman in a lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer Sales Chief has filed an amended complaint, revealing Redman & Associates lost a purchase commitment contract with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. valued at more than $70 million.

New Federal Rules for Civil Procedure aim to address challenges in the evidence discovery process for electronically stored information.

An amended complaint filed in Washington County recently revealed a new financial detail that will likely make up the heart of a federal court case between a Bentonville businessman Mel Redman and a Chinese manufacturer.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently took an overt position against a polarizing Arkansas law that will ban city and county governments from expanding anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

In 2015, large employers will start being issued penalties for not offering employees affordable insurance coverage.

Where employee benefits and compensation previously occupied a bullet point in your annual business plan, it now requires its own compliance strategy.

John Ryan has dropped the $20 million suit against his former wife and Fayetteville attorney Doug Gramling.

After 25 years of success in the legal industry, Marshall Ney is now focused on helping the state's largest law firm flourish in Northwest Arkansas, as of counsel for Friday, Eldredge & Clark.

First Security Bank in Tontitown points to the town's flair for political theatrics in a recent lawsuit that aims to detach and annex its property into neighboring Springdale.

The Chinese manufacturer continues to cite Mel Redman's business failures and failure to pay for goods as reasons why a federal judge should dismiss a $20 million lawsuit filed by Redman & Associates.

Andrew C. Judkins, a former Fayetteville business owner now living in Bixby, Oklahoma, was found guilty March 9 of two counts of bank fraud.

A federal court case between Bentonville businessman Mel Redman and a Chinese toy manufacturer will continue to move toward a trial, a judge said Tuesday.

Three World Gym locations in Benton County have suddenly closed, a little more than a month after a Bentonville developer filed a lawsuit against the fitness franchise's local operators for unpaid rent.

The bank is pursuing a legal judgment in a dispute against Texas-based arts and crafts retail chain Michaels Stores Inc. involving a failed development in Rogers.

Sales Chief is alleging damages due to defamatory statements made by Redman in articles published in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and Arkansas Business, a weekly publication headquartered in Little Rock.

Arkansas Senate Bill 79 was intended to protect individuals from the unauthorized commercialization of his or her image, voice or signature, but misinformation regarding the scope of the bill led to a veto.

Federal Judge Orders $450,000 Restitution for Brandon Barber

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Sues State of Texas Over Liquor Sale Laws

Radio Partnership With Crain Goes Sour For Fayetteville Businessman

Mel Redman's $20 Million Lawsuit Moves Forward

As Technology Rapidly Changes, Legal Industry Strives to Keep Up

New Detail Shows Financial Scope of Redman Loss

Something to Gain (EDITOR'S NOTE)

Affordable Care Act Taxes: Time to Pay or Play (OPINION)

Navigating Health Reform is Getting Tougher (OPINION)

Former Walmart Exec Drops Law Suit Against Ex-Wife

Ney Climbs Ladder, Sets Roots in NWA

Bank Beckons Springdale As Tontitown Fiddles

Sales Chief Sticks to Guns Against Mel Redman

Feds Find Former Fayetteville Businessman Guilty of Bank Fraud

Correction

Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Redman Suit

World Gyms Closed; Landlord Alleges Unpaid Rent

Arvest Bank Seeking Judgment Against Michaels

Chinese Manufacturer Files $33M Countersuit Against Redman

Publicity Rights Bill Lost Clarity (OPINION)