Tag: Legal

Decision Still Forthcoming in Terminella-MNB Case

Timeline unknown in Terminella, Metropolitan National Bank lawsuit

Lawyer Employment Down Despite Higher Demand

The law industry is one sector that’s consistently landing new clientele with little effort, but even so, employment at the area’s top firms was down slightly in 2009.

Legal Experts Expect Bankruptcy Rise in ’09

A full count of bankruptcies in the state for calendar 2008 isn’t yet available from the U.S. Bankruptcy Clerk Office, but indications are that filings are on the rise.

Legislators to Consider Change to Mayors’ Pensions Law

Northwest Arkansas legislators plan to address a state law that requires some cities to continue to pay their mayors 50 percent of their salaries at the time of retirement.

AH Law Group Builds Regionally, Serves Global Clientele

Asa Hutchison and his son, Asa Hutchison III have opened an office in Rogers near the World Trade Center.

Mitchell Group Resolves to Have Successful 2009

Communications firm acquires executive training and development business, expands its offerings.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Best & Worst of 2008

In some ways, the Northwest Arkansas economy resembled Little League baseball year after year.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Top 10 Business Stories of 2008

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Top 10 Business Stories of 2009.

Metropolitan and Terminella Turn in Final Briefs

Metropolitan National Bank and Tom Terminella turned in their final legal arguments to Washington County Circuit Court Judge Kim Smith.

GGP Ails Won’t Affect Promenade in Rogers

Deadlines to restructure billions in debt are looming, but even a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by General Growth Properties Inc., co-owner of Pinnacle Hills Promenade, won’t impact operations at the outdoor mall in Rogers.

Foreclosures Continue Steady Increase in Northwest Arkansas

While the national rate for foreclosures declined 12 percent from August to September, rates in Northwest Arkansas continue to climb.

Terminella-MNB In Judge’s Hands

Both sides rested Oct. 24 in the foreclosure-countersuit trial between Metropolitan National Bank and developer Tom Terminella.

Presiding Over Arkansas Bar Takes More Than Legal Skill (Commentary by I. Barry Goldberg)

A few abilities are vital in almost any leadership situation.

Lenders Leery as Terminella Case Goes to Trial

The area’s banking industry will be watching closely as the dispute between Fayetteville developer Tom Terminella and Metropolitan National Bank of Little Rock goes to trial Oct. 20 in Washington County District Court.

More Developers File For Bankruptcy

Developers file for bankruptcy to stop foreclosure

Israel, Mansfield File for Bankruptcy

Ben Israel files another Chapter 11 bankruptcy for his Commerce Park II LLC.

Another ANB Suit

Another lawsuit filed in aftermath of ANB failure.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Takes Fast 15 Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal announces open nominations for the Fast 15, profiles of 15 of Northwest Arkansas? youngest professionals on the fast track to success.

Barber Battles Shift to Court Clerk

On Oct. 1, Barber?s Lynnkohn LLC, which filed for Chapter 11 protection on Aug. 20 to stave off the scheduled foreclosure sale of the Legacy Building, sued Washington County Circuit Court clerk Bette Stamps.

Dixie, Israel File Bankruptcy

On Sept. 29 Ben Israel filed both individual and business Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Western District of Arkansas federal court.

Oak Tree Financial acquires Riverside Bank

AcreTrader’s newest product, Acres.com, generating huge growth

U.S. online grocery sales up 18.52% in December

Steel workforce an advantage for Northeast Arkansas, panel says