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.

International law firm moves into Riverfront Plaza

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Six months after poaching a team of lawyers from one of Richmond’s legal giants, an international law firm has found a home for its first permanent local office.

Oyster venture pushed toward Ch. 7

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A group of disgruntled investors, which includes at least two Richmonders, is trying to force a Middle Peninsula oyster venture into bankruptcy.

Judge approves $20M HDL-LeClairRyan settlement

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The pool of creditors waiting to be paid what they’re owed from collapsed local lab firm Health Diagnostic Laboratory are set to get a big boost.