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.
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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.
Genworth execs slapped with two lawsuits
Two shareholders are striking out at the insurance giant’s executives and directors, alleging that their false assurances about a large chunk of the company’s business led to huge losses and class-action lawsuits.
Tax service firm’s former principal pleads guilty to $20M scheme
A Northern Virginia man faces a maximum sentence of 30 years after inflating tax figures for large clients to boost his own bonuses.
Local businessman sues Uber over alleged assault
A taxi driver hailed using the Uber app allegedly attacked a Chesterfield man and an associate during a trip in Manhattan, and the pair is going after the company for $1.25 million.