The U.S. government has accused the two former owners of a defunct recycling company of abusing federal stimulus money, and the pair is expected to take the matter to trial.
Law
Lawyer to congregation: Pastor hindering church’s exit from bankruptcy
In federal bankruptcy court this week, a lawyer accused a Southside church’s pastor of again trying to siphon off funds for the bankruptcy estate, impeding the organization’s from escaping Chapter 11.
Law firm shakes up its staff and name
After one of its namesakes left for his own practice, a local law firm brought up another longtime attorney and also added to its other staff.
$15M Richmond lawsuit chasing Chinese drywall maker
A Norfolk company that claims the Chinese drywall scandal of the housing boom cost it its business is hoping to secure a spot in line for potential payout down the road with a new lawsuit in Richmond Circuit Court.
Feds indict former company, execs over stimulus money
A former industrial recycling company and its executives are facing federal criminal charges for allegedly using government grants to pay personal debts.
UR alums’ law firm adds new Spider, Chesapeake office
In its first move outside of Richmond, a law firm made up of UR Law alumni has set up a location in Hampton Roads and added brought on a new attorney.
Luring Richmond lawyers, Northern Va. firm launches new office
Three attorneys left LeClairRyan to jump on board with a Tyson’s Corner law firm that’s established a Richmond office, its first outside of Northern Virginia.
Genworth execs hit with two more lawsuits
A total of four lawsuits have now been combined against a handful of Genworth Financial executives and directors. All claim the individuals mismanaged some of the company’s operations and misled investors and point at big losses and low stock price.
Attorney ushers new law firm into town
A local lawyer and former printing company CEO has brought a Virginia Beach firm and its fractional general counsel services to the Richmond market.
Uber argues for end to local lawsuit
The ride-calling giant has asked the court to toss out a Chesterfield County man’s lawsuit against it over an alleged attack by a driver, or at least detour the case to New York.