The deal allows the former Richmond attorney to walk away from the lawsuit without paying any additional money back into the LandAmerica bankruptcy estate and ends all disputes between the two sides.
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Midlothian investment firm sues Va. Beach competitor in trademark dispute
Is the name Virginia Asset Group confusingly similar to Virginia Asset Management? The latter’s federal trademark lawsuit seeks to answer that question.
Live Well Financial trustee questions Hilds’ efforts to sell assets
The trustee overseeing the bankruptcy of Michael Hild’s collapsed mortgage company is suspicious.
Josh Romano found guilty on four fraud counts, faces new bankruptcy lawsuit
“I think ultimately that is reflective of how this case isn’t what anybody thinks it seemed on its face,” Romano’s attorney said of the mixed verdict. Sentencing is set for Jan. 19.
Romano testifies in final day of his federal fraud trial
The once-prominent house flipper said his job was “bricks and sticks” and put the blame for the missing funds on a law firm. “It turns out, that celebrity was a curse,” said his attorney. “It put a target on him.”
Romano trial, Day 2: ‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul’
Jurors on Tuesday heard from witnesses including Lindsey Passmore, the paralegal who has pleaded guilty to helping Josh Romano misappropriate funds and is cooperating with the prosecution in hopes of a lesser sentence.
Law firm Reed Smith poaches attorney group from Hirschler
An investment management law practice led by Brian Farmer and Ed Klees made their move earlier this month.
Romano trial begins: ‘Richmond famous’ vs. ‘rich and famous’
Former local house-flipper Josh Romano is facing charges that he conspired to commit bank fraud and committed wire fraud against one of his former lenders.
Henrico homebuilder sentenced to 30 months in prison for bankruptcy fraud
It’s the second time in a week that a member of the local real estate community has been sent to federal prison.
Chesterfield County rejects permit for cannabis dispensary in Midlothian
Though Virginia has legalized the use of marijuana, county staff determined that federal illegality of cannabis prevents Chesterfield from approving a building permit for a business that intends to sell marijuana.