Monthly Archives: January 2009

Justices hear case of fired Pocahontas teacher

CHARLESTON – Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals must decide whether the Pocahontas Board of Education can fire its toughest critic. Board members claim they fired teacher Norman Alderman for insubordinate statements he made at a hearing, … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Officer’s alleged sexual misconduct results in two more suits against WVDOC

CHARLESTON — Following several filed last year, two more lawsuits have been filed in 2009 against the state Division of Corrections alleging an officer at a Greenbrier County correctional facility sexually abused female inmates. On Jan. 5, Trisha N. Justice … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

BIC outlays legislative agenda in series of town meetings

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Jan Vineyard, standing, chairwoman of the West Virginia Business and Industry Council talks with Karen Price, a lobbyist for the West Virginia Manufacturer’s Association, prior to presentation of BIC’s 2009 legislative agenda during a town meeting at the Charleston Marriott on Jan. 22. Del. Carrie Webster (D-Kanawha), chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee, left, was among six legislators attending the meeting. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)

CHARLESTON – Lawmakers attending a luncheon hosted by a business trade group suggested that the softened economy may be good news for their legislative agenda in the short-term and the economic health of the state in the long-run.
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News, State Government

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly announces new members

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Clegg

CHARLESTON — Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce the promotion of six attorneys.
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News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson announces new members

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Jamieson

CLARKSBURG — Steptoe & Johnson has announced the promotion of three attorneys to membership effective Jan. 1.
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News, Personnel File

Former Nitro treasurer named in suit over mobile home

WINFIELD – Tifney Terry, the former treasurer for the City of Nitro, is named in a civil lawsuit by a woman who says Terry is trying to force her to pay additional money to purchase a mobile home. Paula Aleshire … Read More »

News, Putnam County

WV CALA praises idea of Berger on federal bench

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Berger

CHARLESTON -– The recommendation of West Virginia’s two U.S. Senators of Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger to the federal judgeship held by retiring U.S. District Judge David Faber is being applauded by a statewide legal reform group.
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Federal Court, News

WV CALA praises idea of Berger on federal bench

CHARLESTON -– The recommendation of West Virginia’s two U.S. Senators of Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger to the federal judgeship held by retiring U.S. District Judge David Faber is being applauded by a statewide legal reform group. Steve Cohen, executive … Read More »

Federal Court, News

THEIR VIEW: Basic research can pull America out of economic quagmire

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MORGANTOWN — The ascension of new American leadership always leads to a sense of change and the expectation that a new administration will initiate solid solutions to the most pressing problems that confront the nation.
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Arguments, Their View

Caperton always opposed Benjamin being on W.Va. SC

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Benjamin

CHARLESTON — The man challenging state Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin’s ability to hear certain cases apparently never wanted Benjamin on the Court anyway.
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News, State Supreme Court

PERSONNEL FILE: Carr joins Dinsmore & Shohl’s Charleston office

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Carr

CHARLESTON — John Carr has joined Dinsmore & Shohl as Of Counsel in the Charleston office.
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News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Prominent attorney rejoins Spilman

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Kinney

CHARLESTON — The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce that Clifford F. Kinney Jr. has rejoined the firm as Counsel.
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News, Personnel File

Mother sues Kanawha board over daughter’s sexual relationship with school worker

CHARLESTON -– A mother has filed a civil lawsuit against the Kanawha County Board of Education, claiming a Capital High School employee induced her teenage daughter into a sexual relationship. The mother, named only K.R. in the complaint, filed the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Another former Emmons Jr. resident files suit

HUNTINGTON -– A former resident of an apartment building that caught on fire and killed nine people just over two years ago has filed suit against the owners of the building, alleging his personal belongings were destroyed during the fire. … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Md. company says two W.Va. companies owe more than $400,000

MARTINSBURG –- The Navy Arms Company of West Virginia and Forgett Militaria are facing a lawsuit after they allegedly failed to pay a Maryland company more than $400,000 for goods and services. A. Uberti S.p.A. sold Navy Arms goods worth … Read More »

Berkeley County, News