Law

Niche law firm lands in Richmond

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A fast-growing national law firm with a singular focus of representing men in divorce cases has set up shop in Richmond, tapping a UVA and William & Mary grad to lead its first local office.

Local investment advisor, insurance agent plead guilty

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An insurance agent accused of bilking victims through a supposed nonprofit financial academy and an investment advisor charged with skimming from his clients’ accounts each pleaded guilty this week to separate, unrelated federal criminal charges.

Downtown law firms merge

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A pair of neighboring downtown law firms has tied the knot, creating a combined operation that will put it near the top 10 among Richmond peers based on local attorney headcount.

2nd shareholder suit filed over $2.7B Genworth deal

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The class action bug has hit Henrico-based insurance giant Genworth Financial for the second time this month, as yet another shareholder has sued to try to block the company’s pending acquisition.