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Morgan & Morgan defends its advertisements in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Major personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan recently made its arguments for dismissal of a lawsuit that accuses it of violating attorney advertising rules in Arkansas. -
Morgan & Morgan sued over ads in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - An Arkansas lawyer says national plaintiffs firm Morgan & Morgan's advertisements in that state unfairly contain testimonials and dramatizations. -
Arkansas law protects landowner from liability after 7-year-old drowns under bridge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of Arkansas land has escaped wrongful death litigation from a dad who watched his seven-year-old son drown during a Fathers Day vacation. -
AstraZeneca sues Arkansas, says new law conflicts with court rulings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A pharmaceutical manufacturer is challenging an Arkansas law that forces it to offer discounted products to an unlimited amount of pharmacies. -
Former teacher's aide gets 90 years for sexually abusing pre-kindergarten students
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - An Arkansas federal judge has imposed the maximum prison sentence on a former teacher's aide who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 4-year-olds. -
Lawyer says brain damage should minimize sentence for man who sexually abused 4-year-olds
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A former teacher's aide who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of young children at an Arkansas school should be sentenced to only 15 years in prison, his lawyer says, fighting the federal government's intention to seek the maximum sentence of 90 years. -
Patient claims surgeon punctured aorta wall during abdominal procedure
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas woman claims a surgeon punctured her aorta wall during an abdominal procedure. -
Child porn plea coming in case of Arkansas teacher's aide as school faces lawsuits
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A former teacher's aide accused in civil court of sexually assaulting three young children is pleading guilty to criminal charges. -
Dairy Farmers of America sue Arkansas over new rule
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The Dairy Farmers of America have sued Arkansas officials over regulations they say conflict with federal rules that have governed the sale of raw milk for nearly 100 years. -
Neurologist to probe brain of teacher's assistant accused of child porn
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – A former Arkansas private school teaching assistant accused of child pornography has asked to delay his criminal trial to determine the extent of damage caused by a stroke he suffered before he was born. -
Pharma group challenges drug discount program in Arkansas court
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America filed a federal complaint on September 29 in the U.S. -
Toxic baby food lawsuit filed against Walmart
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart has been sued over possibly toxic materials in baby food. -
Judge sends opioid case back to state court to avoid Motley Rice’s `pile’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge granted law firm Motley Rice’s wish and remanded an opioid lawsuit against Wal-Mart back to state court in Arkansas, rejecting the company’s attempt to keep the case in federal court. -
Consumers file suit against Walmart over allegations gift cards were tampered with before purchase
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — A group of individuals is suing Walmart over allegations that funds they loaded onto gift cards were used by a third party because the cards had been tampered with prior to their purchase. -
Tofurky Co. goes to court to challenge new Arkansas law that prohibits it from using the word 'meat'
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – The maker of Tofurky products has filed suit against Arkansas' Bureau of Standards director to challenge the constitutionality of a state law recently put into effect that restricts plant or cell-based meat manufacturers from using meat-related terms in their packaging and marketing. -
Facebook sued by companies that say it favors larger advertisers
BENTON, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Three Arkansas businesses allege that Facebook favors large marketers over smaller ones when it comes to advertising. -
Arkansas Times allege state's Act 710 regarding Israel is unconstitutional
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – A newspaper company has filed a suit to enjoin enforcement of an Arkansas law regarding Israel over allegations it is unconstitutional. -
Arkansas attorney general asks court to intervene in energy company, Sierra Club settlement
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is disputing a pending settlement between Entergy Arkansas LLC and the National Parks Conservation Association, which calls for a quick closure of several power plants, and is asking the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas to intervene in the case. -
Environmentalists allege violations of Clean Air Act in Arkansas federal court
LITTLE ROCK — Environmental activists are suing Entergy Arkansas Inc., Entergy Power LLC, and Entergy Mississippi Inc., power plant owners/operators, citing alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. -
Alcohol retailers challenge Arkansas' permits that allow wine to be sold in grocery stores
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Controlled beverages retailers in Arkansas are challenging permits that allow grocery stores in the state to sell an expanded selection of wine.