Mark Roberts
Conlon Settlement Offers Small Payouts to John Rogers Investors
An 11th-hour settlement spared Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza from deciding how to divvy $1.5 million from last year’s auction of the famed Conlon Collection, formerly owned by John Rogers read more >
Case Closed: The Final Orders of Four John Rogers Lawsuits
Though dormant on the court dockets, some lawsuits against John Rogers and his business ventures remain technically active. read more >
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John Rogers Court Absence Defaults Judgment to California Creditor
There were rumblings that alleged serial fraudster John Rogers was going to California to defend himself at a June 6 trial. That didn’t happen. read more >
Rickerby Collection Part of John Rogers Battle
The battle over the bones of the insolvent John Rogers photo archives continues to narrow down to specific assets. read more >
Auctioneer Punished for Tipping Off John Rogers
Doug Allen, a partner with John Rogers in Legendary Auctions, received a stiffer sentence for fraud and other charges because of a March 2014 conversation with Rogers, who was wearing a wire for federal investigators. read more >
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Judge Approves Sale of John Rogers Photos
One of the historic treasures of early 20th century major league baseball is headed toward the auction block, but conflicting claims on the famed Conlon Collection still await courtroom resolution. read more >
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Rogers Archive Receiver to Gather Final Pieces of Conlon Collection
An agreement has been reached to reunite the famed Conlon Collection of major league baseball images from the early 20th Century. read more >
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Snapshot: A Guide to John Rogers’ Legal Problems
After federal agents came calling at his business and home on Jan. 28, 2014, John Rogers lost control of his chaotic financial world. The known claims against the photo and sports memorabilia dealer total more than $45 million, not counting $49 million in requested punitive damages. read more >
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New Lawsuit Says John Rogers Owes $9.6M in Loans, Unpaid Bill
Another collection lawsuit alleging fraud has been filed against embattled newspaper and sports memorabilia dealer John Rogers. read more >
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Bank: John Rogers Misrepresented Price of Hoffman Collection
First Arkansas Bank & Trust says photo dealer John Rogers misrepresented the purchase price of an archive he bought in 2012, leading the bank to loan almost five times the collection's value. Rogers denies misleading the bank. read more >
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Claims Pass $18M as John Rogers’ Dealings Draw More Lawsuits
Two lawsuits against North Little Rock memorabilia dealer John Rogers add more than $2.6 million to claims that now top $18 million as questions about his business dealings continue to mount. read more >
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Purchases Spur Redevelopment Of Bank Branch Sites
Two competitors recently stepped into the Pulaski County banking market to replace Metropolitan National Bank and National Bank of Arkansas. Even with the redevelopment of four NBA branches, Pulaski County has no shortage of banking locations, with 199 full-service branches operated by more than two dozen lenders. read more >
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