The namesake of VCU’s Siegel Center is suing the estate of his former assistant, seeking to claw back upwards of $1 million she allegedly stole from and that’s now in the name of her beneficiaries.
Law
‘The jury did not buy what he was selling’: Prosecutors fire back at Hild’s new trial request
Prosecutors are striking back at Hild’s latest attempt to overturn his federal fraud conviction, arguing he shouldn’t get a do-over on charges related to the downfall of his former company Live Well Financial.
Stymied by the state, upstart kava bar in the Fan readies legal fight with VDH
A kava kerfuffle between the state government and a new specialty bar in the Fan is taking a litigious turn.
Atlanta-based law firm expands into Richmond, lures two local attorneys
The firm, which has 30 offices nationally, launched its Richmond operations on June 1. It’s on the hunt for additional attorney in town and a downtown office space.
Baltimore law firm begins revamp of Richmond ranks, moves into new downtown office
After losing part of its Richmond attorney team to one rival, the firm is reconstituting its local ranks by poaching attorneys from two other competitors.
Michael Hild again asks for new trial, citing new evidence against lenders
This time pointing the finger at the lenders of his former firm, the embattled former Live Well Financial CEO is back on the offensive as he continues his fight to remain out of prison and overturn his criminal fraud conviction.
Developer sues Hanover supervisors after residential project rejected
After multiple attempts over more than a year to get a residential development through the Hanover rezoning process, a local firm has taken to the courtroom in its latest bid to move the project forward.
Model Tobacco lawsuit dismissed after developer settles with investors
The year-old suit accused developer Chris Harrison of committing fraud and money laundering in an effort to wrest control of the South Richmond redevelopment, which has since opened its first phase of apartments.
Local bank the latest to try to collect debt from defunct contractor Fabling Built
Richmond’s biggest bank says it’s owed more than $500,000 from two loans guaranteed by Fabling’s owners. And at least two other legal actions have been filed against the company in recent days.
Bruce Matson earns early release from prison
The disgraced former Richmond attorney and bankruptcy trustee is now set to be released from federal custody this September, about half way into his original 44-month sentence.