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 2.13.14

A local company says it’s considering “strategic alternatives” including a potential sale. Plus dividend season continues and executives cashing out on shares.

DealFlow: Investment banking roundup for 2.12.14

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A busy start to the year for Harris Williams & Co. with eight deals closed and a $550M deal in the works. Plus deals closed by Cary Street Partners and Matrix Capital Markets Group.

Lawsuit against LandAmerica execs revived

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More than five years after its collapse, fallout from the ruins of former Richmond financial giant LandAmerica continues to bubble up in court.

Bank reclaims a chunk of Midlothian

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Back in the hands of its lender, a huge piece of a stalled local real estate development is on the market.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 1.30.14

A local bank chairman is stepping down. A vote has been set for the merger of three local REIT funds. And six-figure bonuses for a team of local executives.

Jobs site hopes to catch a new owner

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Launched as a lifeline when it seemed like the sky was falling, a local jobs website is in search of new owner.