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.

Rental agency has unusual pattern of complaints

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A Richmond company that helps its clients rent luxury villas around the world has found itself in a coast-to-coast legal battle with a television and Broadway producer.

Apple Door employees buy firm

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“It was time for me to move on and turn the reigns over to younger folks with fresh ideas,” said Owner Dan Apple, 56. “Like an old ball player – if you hang around too long you start embarrassing yourself.”

A $9.8 million ace in the hole

A Northern Virginia investor wants to buy a chunk of a local bank and give it a shot of fresh cash.

A battle on two fronts

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Amid an anticipated skirmish over the required publication of government notices, another revenue source for the state’s newspaper industry is under attack.

Comrades in farms

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Caroline County wants everyone to know where it stands on the threat of foreclosure to a historic horse farm-turned-state fairground.

The R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 1.18.12

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Loads of patents this week including inventions from MeadWestvaco, Afton Chemical and a high-tech defense contractor in Ashland.