Author Archives: Chris Dickerson

Morrisey writes Obama about EPA leadership

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter to President Barack Obama regarding the search for a new person to run the Environmental Protection Agency. In December, Lisa Jackson said she will be resigning from her position … Read More »

News, State Attorney General

Morrisey unveils ethics plan

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday unveiled his office’s ethics plan, which was part of his election campaign. “As Attorney General, I intend to run our office with the highest ethical standards,” Morrisey said Feb. 11. “That means … Read More »

News, State Attorney General

Charleston attorney testified on Obama’s NLRB appointments

  CHARLESTON – Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit invalidated President Obama’s 2012 appointments of three members of the National Labor Relations Board. And last year, Charleston attorney Mark Carter testified to a … Read More »

Federal Court

AG-elect Morrisey names key staffers

CHARLESTON - State Attorney General-Elect Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced the hiring of several key personnel for his office. He said the appointments, which include some for newly created positions, will allow him to advance his agenda during his first days in … Read More »

State Attorney General

Transvaginal mesh trials to begin in a year

CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) — The trials against three major transvaginal mesh manufacturers will begin next December, according to a judicial report. A report detailing the decisions from a Dec. 6 status conference show that the trials will begin Dec. 3, … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Oct. 24 State Electric Supply Company Inc. vs. C&C Electrical Solutions LLC PA-Ryan S. Marsteller; J-Stowers * State Electric says C&C Electrical owes $4,715.93 plus interest of $1,078.32 for a total of $5,794.25. It seeks that amount plus pre- and … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Another group running pro-Morrisey ads

CHARLESTON — Another non-profit group is weighing in on West Virginia’s Attorney General race. The American Future Fund has spent more than $482,000 in the waning days of the campaign on advertising to support Patrick Morrisey in his race against … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Attorney General

PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman ranked nationally in several categories

CHARLESTON — Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced that the firm was ranked as a “Best Law Firm” at the national level for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law. The “Best Law Firms” list was compiled by … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: 21 attorneys join Dinsmore

CINCINNATI -– Dinsmore is pleased to announce that 21 associates have joined the firm. The 21 are: Umar R. Bakhsh, Lesley S. Bilby, Nicolas A. Brentlinger, Christopher M. Hammond, Jerrad T. Howard, Kristeena L. Johnson, Elida B. Kamine, Marisa E. … Read More »

News, Personnel File

Business4Breakfast to focus on developing sales leaders

HUNTINGTON — Huddleston Bolen has announced the details of the upcoming Business4Breakfast seminar to be held in Huntington on Nov. 13. The topic of the seminar is “Developing Sales Leaders.” The Business4Breakfast will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 … Read More »

Cabell County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen welcomes five new lawyers

HUNTINGTON — Huddleston Bolen recently welcomed five new lawyers to the firm. Elizabeth Duncan and Alex Greenberg joined the firm’s litigation practice. Duncan is based in Huntington, and Greenberg is based in Charleston. Tyler Haslam and David Kiebler both joined … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Gibbons joins Mannion & Gray

CHARLESTON — David A. Gibbons has joined Mannion & Gray’s Charleston office as an associate. Gibbons was born in Charleston. He completed his undergraduate studies at John Carroll University in 2004, earning a B.S. in Marketing with a concentration in … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Eight new associates join Jackson Kelly

CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly is pleased to welcome eight new associates to the firm. The associates are Alyssa E. Baute, Joy Einstein, Andrew S. Felts, Brian Jett, Chris D. Petersen, Emily M. Renzelli, Adam J. Schwendeman and Lauren Woleslagle. Baute, … Read More »

News, Personnel File

McGraw’s office warns of Hurricane Sandy scams

CHARLESTON — Hurricane Sandy and the related storm effects have caused major damage to homes and to infrastructure in West Virginia. Citizens can be left without power for extended periods of time. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared a State … Read More »

News, State Attorney General

AG hopefuls battle to the end

CHARLESTON – In the final days of the state Attorney General campaign, both sides are pulling out all stops against their opponent. On Oct. 25, Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s campaign manager issued a press release saying Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey’s … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Attorney General