Law

What happened to the money?

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At his sentencing hearing, convicted fraudster John Ross Greer’s home and health are shown to be in disrepair, leaving a big question.

Lawyers go where the oil flows

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Several local lawyers recently made the leap from one of the oldest legal institutions in Richmond to the one of the fastest growing firms in town.

Block party

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The spoils of two convicted Richmond scammers will soon be up for grabs at an auction that coincides with an anniversary celebration.

Two businesses file bankruptcy

Two local small businesses filed bankruptcy last week in Chester, with one seeking extra time to work out debt and the other closing up shop.

Gammino responds to suit

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Facing a $14 million lawsuit from a Norfolk bank for his work on two Justin French projects, the local developer argues that the case should be thrown out.

SportsQuest files for bankruptcy

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All that remains of the dream that was SportsQuest is $800 cash, a Dell computer, two printers, a fax machine, a calculator and a multimillion-dollar pile of debt.

A cleaning service soap opera

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Frank Patton has handled plenty of dirty laundry in his day. But it wasn’t until he cut a deal with a local businessman that Patton found himself entangled in messes made by two of Richmond’s most notorious schemers.

Kickbacks lead to the clink

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A local businesswoman was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison for her role in a Medicaid kickback scheme.

Troutman Sanders vindicated

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An accused local Ponzi schemer’s attempt to blame his predicament on his lawyer has finally been put to rest.