A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Fluvanna County’s Board of Supervisors against Davenport & Co. related to a $70 million bond sale in 2008.
McGuireWoods
Local law firm wants a piece of the Hill
One of Richmond’s biggest law firms is trying its hand at federal lobbying.
Lobbying, PR firm forms new practice
A new division within McGuireWoods’ public affairs and lobbying arm will be led by a former attorney general and a former TV reporter.
Former U.S. senator joins Richmond law firm
One of Richmond’s largest law firms has landed a former U.S. Senator at its Washington, D.C. office.
The Herd: New hires and promotions for 1.5.11
Tons of moves this week, especially in the legal world. Plus new hires in banking, local government and health care.
Several firms decide to expand
Several Richmond-based companies announced this week new operations and future plans for expansion.
First Market Bank bought by Union Bankshares
Richmond-based First Market Bank was acquired by Union Bankshares Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at about $100 million. The new holding company will move its headquarters from Bowling Green to Richmond, although that will only bring a few jobs downtown.
Greenbrier files bankruptcy, could become a Marriott
The Greenbrier, the classy West Virginia mountain retreat known for its cold-war-era bunker, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Bankruptcy Court in Richmond. There are no local companies on a preliminary list of creditors, however the bankruptcy work continue to accumulate for McGuireWoods, which is representing the Greenbrier. According to a press release,… Read more »
Fresh out of law school with less pay
Pay for new lawyers is dropping at one Richmond law firm. According to a story in the Chicago Tribune, Richmond-based law firm McGuireWoods is lowering its starting salaries for new associates in Richmond from $145,000 to $130,000. RBS has heard for several months that law firms are having a harder time collecting from businesses, and… Read more »