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.

New branch set to sprout

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An out-of-town bank has the green light from regulators to build a branch near a proposed retail development in Chesterfield County.

Lawyers go where the oil flows

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Several local lawyers recently made the leap from one of the oldest legal institutions in Richmond to the one of the fastest growing firms in town.

Block party

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The spoils of two convicted Richmond scammers will soon be up for grabs at an auction that coincides with an anniversary celebration.

Monday Q&A: Meet the man who saved the fair

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Mark Lovell, the proud new owner of the State Fair of Virginia, talks about the vice he indulged after his big purchase and some of the obstacles his new enterprise faces. (Hint: If you think your yard is hard to mow …)

Second-quarter bank ratings released

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For the second consecutive quarter, a local bank is among the lowest rated in the state, according to rating released this week.

Bad reruns

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A landlord that had a run-in last year with a local TV station will see more of its properties go to foreclosure next week.

Trading Day: Inside local SEC filings for 9.13.12

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A local company wants to delist its shares from public trading. A bank CEO buys more shares and $1 billion bond sale from one of Richmond’s biggest companies.

Name 2: Tier One

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CBIA Advisors, founded by local banking veterans Larry Fentriss and Tim Anonick, has rebranded itself.