Meanwhile, longtime Richmond law firm CowanGates is expanding east into Hampton Roads.
Law giant Holland & Knight adding downtown Richmond office
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Circuit City bankruptcy headed for conclusion after nearly 13 years
Creditors of the collapsed electronics retailer received 55 cents on the dollar. Attorneys and other professionals billed the bankruptcy estate for $212 million.
Hild blames attorney, seeks acquittal or new trial as sentencing looms
The Richmond businessman convicted of fraud over an alleged bond pricing scheme claims his counsel was ineffective because of conflicts of interest.
Burgerim franchisee looks to recoup losses by opening Fatburger stores
Joey McCullough owned four Burgerim locations in the Richmond region before the chain collapsed and the founder fled. Now he’s replacing them.
Wegmans pays $4M for 220-acre site of contested Hanover County facility
The supermarket chain received approval to build a 1.1 million-square-foot, $175 million distribution center but it still faces legal challenges.
Former LeClairRyan attorney Matson found to have committed ‘multiple instances of embezzlement’
He pleaded guilty on Thursday of obstructing an official proceeding over lies he told regarding the LandAmerica bankruptcy estate for which he served as trustee.
Governor names his picks for state cannabis control authority board
Among the group of five are three Richmonders, including the CEO of Shamin Hotels, the co-founder of The Jackson Ward Collective and the co-founder of Health Warrior.
Disbarred former LeClairRyan attorney Bruce Matson charged in criminal case
He faces one count of obstruction of an official proceeding related to his work as the trustee overseeing the bankruptcy of LandAmerica.
Live Well bankruptcy trustee goes after directors and shareholders in lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking to recover nearly $100 million to pay creditors accuses them of “brazen breaches of fiduciary duties and self-dealing.”
Live Well Financial bankruptcy trustee targets the Hilds in $110M lawsuit
The trustee aims to take control of the couple’s real estate and business holdings, which he claims “functioned like a giant laundry machine.”