A water management company says a former employee is using confidential trade secret information to compete against it and seeks damages of $3.85 million. A hotel alleges the former general manager embezzled and converted funds and wants $850,000 in compensation.
Richmond BizSense
Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 7.31.19
A retirement village in Henrico has a $4.5 million spiritual enrichment building in the works. Chesterfield has apartments and townhouses in the works. And Richmond has apartments going up in Manchester.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.30.19
A principal is named at KWC and the City of Richmond names a buildings commissioner. New faces and promotions in law, finance, manufacturing and more.
Foreclosures: 7.29.19
Over $4 million worth of properties are on the block this week, including the highest-priced foreclosure in Goochland. Get the entire list as a BizSense Pro subscriber.
The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 7.26.19
The largest unoccupied commercial building in the Mid-Atlantic sold in Prince George for $21.7 million. And an e-retailer of note leases 500,000 square feet in Richmond.
The DeedBook: Local property transfers for 7.26.19
This week’s list includes over $128 million in transfers. Chesterfield reports a $60 million sale of apartments in Midlothian. For the entire list, become a BizSense Pro member.
The Docket: Local court roundup for 7.25.19
A title insurance provider says negligent actions by two law firms and another title company caused it to lose $92,000. An employee says her temporary supervisor and a senior living facility defamed her and seeks $650,000 in damages.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 7.24.19
This week’s patents include a testing automated process, enhanced foam, a method for reducing impurities and a juicer brush.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.23.19
Several law firms have added new attorneys to their roster. A packaging manufacturer announces a new chief operating officer. New faces in real estate, marketing and more.
Foreclosures: 7.22.19
This week four out of our top five homes for auction are in Chesterfield County. For the entire list of foreclosures, become a BizSense Pro member.