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.

Judge tosses case against Davenport

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Fluvanna County’s Board of Supervisors against Davenport & Co. related to a $70 million bond sale in 2008.

Capital One wants to spread out

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One of Richmond’s largest employers is building 300,000 square feet of new space at its massive West Creek campus in Goochland County.

Pulling back the TARP

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Essex Bank and its holding company Community Bankers Trust Corp. is seeking approval to once again begin making payments to the TARP Capital Purchase Program.

Get on The List

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Next week, BizSense will introduce The List – a twice-monthly data section that ranks the top companies in Richmond’s top industries.

Local financial firm expands again

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Glen Allen-based brokerage firm Capitol Securities Management continued its growth spurt this week by expanding further in the Washington, D.C./Maryland market.

Step right up and buy the fairgrounds

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As the clock ticks toward a crucial March 7 deadline, the bankrupt State Fair of Virginia will soon present a deal to its lenders that might involve funds from a new investor.

The R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 2.15.12

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VCU gets the green light for patents on couple inventions, including a new invention for headphones. Plus patents for MeadWestvaco, Hamilton Beach, Philip Morris and more.