The throne of the Richmond legal scene has been overtaken.
Big-money legal crown changes hands
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.
REIT embarks on another growth spurt
An IPO-hungry local REIT has some big buys in the pipeline.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 5.2.13
The local company linked to gifts to the governor and attorney general makes an amended filing. A downtown attorney gets a seat on a local bank board. And Markel seals the deal on a $3 billion acquisition.
SportsQuest founder files for bankruptcy
Steve Burton, the founder and ousted head of the organization formerly known as SportsQuest, filed for Chapter 7 last week, with much of his debt tied to the unrealized athletic complex.
Markel, Ukrop, 2 others leave Union board
Some big names departed last week from the board of Richmond’s biggest bank.
Trolley car owner faces trademark lawsuit
Running a tour business is no joy ride for the owner of five local trolley cars.
BizSense sports event scores new recruit
The senior director of brand sponsorships for Capital One will weigh in on the big-money business of college sports.
Golf course gets long-awaited green flag
Almost four years after it went into foreclosure, a Chesterfield County golf course is getting a second wind.
Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 4.25.13
A local firm cuts a deal to emerge from bankruptcy. Markel pushes the closing of its multi-billion dollar deal in Bermuda back a week. And a REIT’s legal troubles aren’t quite over.
Bank’s mortgage arm reaches to Richmond
A Northern Virginia bank’s arrival in Richmond is a Dunn deal.