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.

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.

30 acres up for grabs

A major portion of a residential development in Chester that caters to senior citizens is being auctioned off next week by the lender.

Monday Q&A: Would you pay $200 to see the future?

A Richmond laboratory has developed a genetic test to tell you which sports you’re predisposed to excel in and which activities you might want to avoid. BizSense chats this week with the CEO of AIBioTech about the future of the company’s genetic test.

Apple REIT investors don’t bite

A California investment fund didn’t have much luck persuading shareholders of a local REIT to give up their shares at a fire sale prices.