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 R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 8.17.11

The patent office’s “approved” stamp has been busy lately as a ton of patents were granted for local inventors all over town including one for an airplane in Midlothian.

A minor accolade

Richmond was ranked the 18th best minor league sports market in America.

Developer comes full circle

Edwin Gaskin is returning to the public sector to help Hanover County direct its economic future.

A rich, buttery deal

One of the oldest companies in Richmond has shed some weight.

Local firm takes on financial giant

Wealthcare Capital Management is going after a colossal financial services firm, saying that its patented system for financial planning was compromised.

Two local companies file Chapter 11

Two local businesses filed for bankruptcy Friday including a youth services company and a gasoline sales business.

New at 11: Landlord swings back at TV report

A Richmond landlord has filed a $60 million lawsuit against a local TV station for a series of reports it aired about him and his properties.