Pope County Circuit Court Archives

Pope County Circuit Court in Russellville, site of cases involving unwanted faxes.

Judge Says $22.4M Judgment Against Wells Fargo Still Stands

A Pope County judge last week denied Wells Fargo Bank’s request to have a $22.4 million judgment against it thrown out. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - September 2, 2019, 12:00am

Pope County Judge Ben Cross expects the issue of building a casino in the county will eventually wind up in the courts. But whatever happens, “I will follow the law.”

Construction / Government & Politics / Tourism

Not a Good Look II (Editorial)

Even a $38.8 million “economic development fee” pledged by Cherokee Nation Businesses can whitewash illegal meetings and a willingness to disregard the citizens’ wishes. read more >

by Arkansas Business Editors - August 26, 2019, 12:00am

M. S. Wholesale Plumbing of Russellville, top right, received a $12.5 million judgment against Eugene Kalsky, left, and his New Jersey pipe and steel company.

Manufacturing

$12.5M Fax Judgment Stands Against Gen-Kal Pipe & Steel

The Arkansas Court of Appeals has ruled against the New Jersey businessman behind the fax that led to a $12.5 million class-action judgment. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - March 4, 2019, 12:00am