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The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 9.24.19

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A former Martin Agency executive files a $25 million defamation lawsuit against a trade publication and other defendants, a local agency and animation studio team up on a campaign for the state fair, and an agency focused on food businesses restructures its ownership.

The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.23.19

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Richmond’s top administrator is fired after an investigation finds the city hired several of her relatives, Chesterfield names a new deputy administrator, and City Council starts a series of work sessions on the proposed Navy Hill development.

Foreclosures: 9.23.19

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This week’s top foreclosure is in Chesterfield’s Lenox Forest subdivision. To get all of this week’s foreclosures, become a BizSense Pro member.

New Business Licenses: 9.20.19

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Henrico reports a new massage business, tactical customs and a dance company. For all of this week’s list, become a BizSense Pro member.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.19.19

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A tech consulting company says a client owes $245,000. A construction company claims new homeowners have failed to pay $105,000. BizPro members get access to the entire docket.

The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 9.18.19

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Some of this week’s patented ideas include a new system for calculating text difficulty, a bed maker and a token identity device.