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Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 4.23.20

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An activist shareholder continues to pester local company, Altria’s CEO steps down after contracting coronavirus, and a local bank director announces his resignation.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 4.23.20

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A custom builder claims $1.2 million in damages because the owner of an adjacent property is refusing to allow access to complete a renovation. A landlord says it is due more than $600,000 for rent and utilities from a closed grocery store in Brook Run Shopping Center.

The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 4.22.20

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This week’s patents include an indoor safety shelter to ensure protection from intruders, an ATM skimming detection device, and a split credit card transaction.

The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 4.21.20

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A Henrico-based Fortune 500 company reconfigures its top leadership. A new dean for VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government, and Public Affairs and new faces in media, real estate and more.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 4.16.20

Docket of lawsuits in the Richmond region

A mechanical and plumbing firm says it is due over $4 million for work completed at a manufacturing plant. A real estate company claims a competing brokerage is subverting its client base and poaching its staff.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 4.16.20

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Performance Food Group announces furloughs for thousands of employees. More proxies roll in, with executive compensation data this week from Kinsale Capital Group. And more local companies shift their annual shareholder meetings to online gatherings.

Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 4.15.20

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Million dollar upgrades are reported in two counties, with $2 million in Goochland for Performance Food Group and $5 million in Hanover for Kings Dominion. For all of this week’s permits, become a BizSense Pro member.