Arkansas
Another Week, Another Northwest Ark. Developer Bankruptcy
This isn't a news flash, but another northwest Arkansas real estate developer has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. More »
Time Magazine Editor-at-large to Speak at Venture Forum Conference
A week from today Josh Quittner, editor-at-large for Time Magazine, will be the featured speaker at the 2008 Arkansas Venture Forum Conference, organizers announced recently. More »
BusinessWeek Names Springdale Best for Kids
BusinessWeek has tabbed Springdale as the best place to raise children in 2009. More »
Appeal Pursued in Gas Company Easement Case
A landowner in White County is pledging an appeal of a judge's ruling that turned away an attempt to block a natural gas pipeline from being located on private property. More »
Health Insurance Landscape Continues to Change in State
A 2004 law that allowed Medicare recipients to choose from a large number of approved policies underwritten by private insurance companies has continued to shake up Arkansas Business list of largest health insurance companies. More »
Winrock and Metropolitan Go Back to Court
You may have heard that Winrock Grass Farms Inc. launched a lawsuit against Metropolitan National Bank, Tom Ferstl and his Affiliated Real Estate Appraisers. More »
Jobless Rate Bolts to 14-year High of 6.5 Percent
The nation's unemployment rate bolted to a 14-year high of 6.5 percent in October as another 240,000 jobs were cut, the government said Friday. It was stark proof the economy is almost certainly in a recession. More »
Allan Gates Named American College of Environmental Lawyers Fellow
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC announced this week that attorney Allan Gates has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Environmental Lawyers. More »
Arkansas Supreme Court: Check Cashers Act Violated State Constitution
The Arkansas Supreme Court rules that Check Cashers Act violated the state constitution. More »
SmartMoney Editor Provides Economic Outlook Under Obama Administration
President-elect Barack Obama has a shot at relieving financial fallout, but only if he keeps his promise of being committed to reaching across the aisle, Matthew Heimer, The Wall Street Journal Magazine SmartMoney deputy editor, said Wednesday. More »