by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

Remy Cofield, who recently worked as director of scouting for the Boston Celtics and played basketball for the University of Pennsylvania, is the new University of Arkansas deputy athletics director and general manager of Razorback Athletics.

According to Monday’s (March 24) announcement by the UA, Coalfield’s employment will begin April 1, and he “will oversee the strategic allocation of department and affiliate resources to support Razorback head coaches in the acquisition and retention of championship-caliber athletic talent.”

The news release also said Cofield will “lead player contract negotiations” and help all head coaches implement “each program’s strategic vision.”

Remy Cofield named UA deputy athletics director, general manager

Griffin: ‘We Will Hold GM Accountable For Deceiving Arkansans And Increasing Profits Through Deceptive Practices’

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that his office has sued General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar for deceiving Arkansans and selling data collected through OnStar to third parties, who then sold the data to insurance companies:

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“This case is about General Motors and OnStar improperly collecting detailed driving data and selling that data to third parties. These third parties then sold the data to insurance companies, who used that data to deny consumers coverage or increase their rates. Despite advertising OnStar as offering the benefits of better driving, safety, and operability of its vehicles, GM and OnStar used the data to pad their profits at the expense of consumers. GM and OnStar deceived consumers about how they used the driving data. In our lawsuit, we are alleging violations under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and unjust enrichment. We are seeking monetary relief, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees and expenses.

“We will hold GM accountable for deceiving Arkansans and increasing profits through deceptive practices.”

To read a copy of the lawsuit, click here.

To download a PDF of this release, click here.