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.

Lawsuit leads to shop closings

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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.

A peek inside Cigarette City, USA

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Philip Morris USA celebrates the 40th anniversary of its massive manufacturing center just south of downtown.

Amid family’s dirty laundry, law firms clean up

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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.

The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 8.28.13

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A Chesterfield firm is looking to patent barbells. Hamilton Beach at Innsbrook has some new kitchen appliances in the works.