One of Richmond’s biggest law firms lured a trio of attorneys from a downtown rival in recent weeks, just a few months after losing a team to another nearby competitor.
Law firm does some late-summer poaching
Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 9.5.13
A local company closes on a $400 million sale. A Richmond bank buying back shares. And a few insider trades in an overall quiet week for filings.
BofA cuts jobs in Richmond
Bank of America, a major employer in Richmond, laid off dozens local workers last week at its massive mortgage operations center on Villa Park Drive in Northern Henrico.
Lawsuit leads to shop closings
A Carytown doughnut shop and several of its local sister stores have been shut down as their owners fight a lingering court battle against a famous sweets brand.
Old art store becomes canvas for new eatery
A Richmond restaurant group is making its first mark in the Fan.
Bank sues owner of embattled local hotel
A tug-of-war is being waged over a troubled hotel in Innsbrook.
A peek inside Cigarette City, USA
Philip Morris USA celebrates the 40th anniversary of its massive manufacturing center just south of downtown.
Earth moves for West Broad apartments
After more than three years of fundraising, a local nonprofit has broken ground on a $15 million development.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 8.29.13
A retire local CEO continues to sell off his shares. And local bank executives are on a buying spree.
Amid family’s dirty laundry, law firms clean up
A family feud about an hour west of Richmond concluded last week with a large settlement for one side of the clan, and the three-year legal battle turned out to be a boon for the local legal scene.