Lots of moves this week, in law, higher ed, recruiting and more.
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When partnerships go bad
A local bank got caught up in the middle of a dispute between two business partners and is now on the receiving end of a $1.35 million lawsuit.
The Docket: Court Roundup for 1.19.11
Some fascinating cases this week: a former employee allegedly opened bank accounts in the name of his former employer and then took out money, and now the company is suing the bank. Plus collections efforts from a handful of banks. Please also note, specific cases are available to BizSense Pro subscribers for an additional charge. BizSense will email the case to you.
Company invests $39 million at Hopewell plant
Ashland Inc., a Fortune 500 chemicals company with headquarters in Covington, Ky., will invest $39 million to upgrade its facility in Hopewell.
The Docket: Court Roundup for 12.21.10
Banks are all over the Docket this week trying to collect from developers and even each other. Plus some small business squabbles.
Heading in the right direction
A New York firm hired by the the City of Richmond will overhaul the mishmash of signage that direct tourists to attractions downtown and along the Boulevard.
Gas station fuels development quandary
A planning group is requesting city funds to help buy out a gas station owner who is in no hurry to sell.
NewsFeeds 11.17.10
U.S. Justice Department subpoenas Hampton Roads Bankshares (Inside Business) The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed Hampton Roads Bankshares for information relating to its 2008 merger with Gateway Financial Holdings and loans that Gateway made before the merger. Roanoke officials sport mustaches to promote men’s health (Roanoke Times) mustaches for “Movember” — essentially a men’s… Read more »
A lack of forward progress
A $6 million investment that a Richmond private equity fund made in a Florida bank has gone up in smoke.
NewsFeeds 10.21.10
Rolls-Royce project progressing in Prince George (Times-Dispatch) The $170 million plant is the first phase of a manufacturing and research campus that Rolls-Royce is planning to build in the Crosspointe Centre Industrial Park. Ultimately, the company expects to hire as many as 500 people and invest $500 million to create its largest U.S. manufacturing center… Read more »