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.
Amid family’s dirty laundry, law firms clean up
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.
The Pitch: Advertising + marketing news
Madison + Main has a big — and tall — new ad, plus the latest campaigns from local firms.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 8.28.13
A Chesterfield firm is looking to patent barbells. Hamilton Beach at Innsbrook has some new kitchen appliances in the works.
Martin’s to close one of its Richmond stores
Three years after buying into the Richmond grocery scene by gobbling up Ukrop’s, Martin’s Food Markets is closing one of its locations.
Part of stalled subdivision heads to foreclosure
Although the area’s housing market has improved, not all local developments are out of the woods.
Q&A: An exit interview with Tom Winfree
A changing of the guard is in the works at Village Bank as Tom Winfree is stepping down after more than a decade at the helm and will retire from banking after a career of more than 30 years.
Let the digging begin
The deal has been sealed for the two lots that will be home to downtown’s newest tower.
23 local firms make Inc. Magazine’s list
A diverse set of 23 Richmond area businesses were named this week among the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 8.22.13
A former local CEO cashes out on more stock. The pay package for a bank’s new president is revealed in a busy week of filings for local banks.
Auction set for local golf course
Things are coming to a head between the tax man and a troubled local golf course.