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.

Tesla gets green light from DMV commish

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The electric carmaker plans to drive full speed ahead toward opening its first local dealership after getting a favorable ruling on Wednesday.

Richmond bank looks to Lynchburg

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A local bank’s steady stream of branch expansion this time will take it about two hours west of Richmond.

Diradour expands his holdings

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Reinvesting nearly $2 million from the sale of a commercial property 1,300 miles away from home, the local landlord, developer and political hopeful has added to his Richmond real estate portfolio.

2nd shareholder suit filed over $2.7B Genworth deal

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The class action bug has hit Henrico-based insurance giant Genworth Financial for the second time this month, as yet another shareholder has sued to try to block the company’s pending acquisition.

Tiber changes hands

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New owners have stepped in to try steering a long-stalled Libbie Avenue development to the finish line.

Davenport & Co. continues fight over Fluvanna fallout

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Despite a judge’s ruling last month that dismissed the last remaining count in a nearly 2-year-old lawsuit between a local investment firm and a group of Virginia attorneys, it appears the legal battle isn’t yet over.