Law

Law firm tapping into busy Delaware docket

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A large firm in the local legal scene has launched its 25th office and finally broken into Delaware, home to an endless stream of big business cases.

LandAmerica bankruptcy coming to a close

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The collapsed financial firm plans to make its creditor payouts before the end of this year, with only one major asset left to unload: a palatial mountaintop mansion outside San Diego.

LandAmerica class-action case settled for $5M

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The folded financial firm put an end to a long-standing lawsuit related to the misuse of its pension fund, but the former execs and directors named as defendants escaped unscathed.

Bankrupt law firm brings case to Richmond

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A Georgia law firm that once regularly did work in Richmond filed for Chapter 11 in Henrico County after one of its former partners allegedly embezzled some $20 million.

Judge grants Rothenberg more time in case against musician

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Andy Rothenberg, the convicted former finance manager of Dave Matthews Band violinist, has 20 days to again refile his lawsuit against his old client, which claims the musician impeded his chances of working with other celebrities.

Law firm CEO strikes back at ex-associates

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The head of a personal injury firm has sued a group of his former attorneys, claiming that they left him short millions when they suddenly quit last year.

Q&A: Williams Mullen’s new head honcho

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Richmond BizSense caught up with new Williams Mullen CEO Woody Fowler, who shared his thoughts on where the firm is headed and the changing law industry.

MWV sues feds for $47M

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MeadWestvaco is suing the U.S. Treasury for $47 million, claiming it was shorted more than half of what it’s owed in economic stimulus money related to a massive Virginia energy complex.