As its permitting office’s third-party review program enters its third year, the city has hired a third party of its own — in California.
‘Time is money’: City outsources some building plan reviews amid backlog
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Josh Romano, paralegal indicted on charges of defrauding lender
An arrest warrant for the once-high-profile local house-flipper was issued Tuesday.
Trustee enlists auctioneer to sell assets of bankrupt Acorn Sign Graphics
Richmond-based Dudley Resources will carry out what is planned as a two-pronged approach to a sale, which would look to generate cash for Acorn’s creditors.
Banks vs. VACU legal dispute slogs on
A state examiner has recommended that Virginia Credit Union be allowed to offer membership to the Medical Society of Virginia.
Hild’s bid to overturn guilty verdict at hearing delayed until next month
The former Live Well Financial CEO was to argue for an acquittal or new trial in his criminal case on March 8 but it was postponed at the last minute until April 29.
Bill to allow early sales of recreational cannabis goes up in smoke until 2023
The down-vote creates a hazy outlook for the state’s legal pot market, which would have kicked off Sept. 15 had the bill become law.
In potential boost for defense, former Hild attorney’s law license suspended
Brian Dusing represented Michael Hild in the criminal trial that found him guilty of a multimillion-dollar fraud and left him facing a potential federal prison sentence.
Longtime local sign company ceases operations, files Chapter 7
Henrico-based Acorn Sign Graphics claims a dispute with LL Flooring, one of its largest customers, is the main driver of its downfall.
Namesake partner parts ways with law firm, joins larger competitor
Co-founder Rob Kaplan has left Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank and taken his securities practice to Whiteford Taylor & Preston.
LeClairRyan trustee, UnitedLex headed to mediation in bankruptcy dispute
The mediation will seek to avoid a trial, which has been set for April 20 at Richmond’s federal courthouse.