Daily Archives: April 26, 2010

SBA & SCORE to host “Facebook for Business” webinar

CHARLESTON–The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host a free webinar Facebook for Business featuring Kara Gray of New Horizon Consulting. The webinar will be held on May 11 at noon. “Facebook is a great way to grow your … Read More »

News

Morgantown entrepreneur named 2010 W.Va. Small Business Person of the Year

CLARKSBURG–A Morgantown entrepreneur was named West Virginia’s 2010 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. In the late 1980s, Craig Hartzell had a desire to create a company that could successfully compete for- and win- … Read More »

News

Jim Lee receives 2010 Liberty Bell Award

WELLSBURG – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has presented the 2010 Liberty Bell Award to Jim Lee, the Chief Probation Officer in the First Judicial Circuit of West Virginia. Justice Thomas McHugh presented the award to Lee … Read More »

News

Sex offender intensive supervision officers sworn in to work in central West Virginia

CHARLESTON–Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis swore in six new sex offender intensive supervision officers during a ceremony today in the Supreme Court Chamber. They will work in Region Two, which includes Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Barbour, Lewis, Upshur, … Read More »

News

Seven AGs support states’ rights in Montana case

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McGraw

MISSOULA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) – Seven state attorneys general, including West Virginia’s Darrell McGraw, are supporting the state of Montana’s defense of its Firearms Freedom Act, which allows the firearms industry to operate without being subjected to federal laws and regulations.
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News, State Attorney General

Duke prof: Efforts at financial reform misdirected

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Munger

DURHAM, N.C. – President Barack Obama is on a publicity tour to tout proposed financial industry reform proposed by outgoing U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd.
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Financial Focus, News

Ohio man sues Marathon for brother’s death on towboat

WAYNE — An Ohio man is suing Marathon Petroleum Co. for the death of his brother. Marathon Oil Company, M/V Tri-State, and an unknown individual and corporation were also named defendants in the suit. Gary C. Adams was an employee … Read More »

News, Wayne County

Skating rink wants out of lawsuit

PARKERSBURG — The owners of a skating rink are fighting a Marietta, Ohio, man’s attempts to include them as defendants in his lawsuit. Hershel E. Kimes Jr. and Mark Kimes claim they should not be included as defendants in Jared … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Man should’ve filed for workers’ comp before suing, company says

CHARLESTON — A Williamson man and his wife have filed suit against GCR Tire Center and Phoenix Coal-Mac Mining, alleging the man sustained severe injuries after a side rim slammed into him. GCR Tire Center, however, is contesting the couple’s … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Walmart denies blame for employee’s injury

CHARLESTON — Walmart denies it is to blame for an employee’s injuries after she slipped on ice outside its Nitro Marketplace store. Walmart wants the federal court to dismiss Reba Comer’s complaint against it, saying Comer herself caused her fall. … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Toyota fine confirms class action, attorney says

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Bell

CHARLESTON — The $16.4 million fine Toyota faces from the Transportation Department recently announced confirms the propriety of a class action complaint West Virginians recently filed against Toyota, said attorney for the class plaintiffs, a Charleston attorney says.
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Federal Court, News

Charleston man says he was victim of fraudulent investment scheme

CHARLESTON — A man is suing seven companies and five individuals for after he claims they collectively orchestrated a fraudulent investment scheme involving the sale of high dollar equity-indexed universal life insurance policies. OM Financial Life Insurance Company; Paramount Financial … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman suffered trauma in nursing home, suit says

CHARLESTON — A man is suing 12 companies on behalf of a woman he claims suffered physical and emotional trauma while staying in a nursing home. Genesis Healthcare Corporation; Genesis Healthcare Holding Company II, Inc.; Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News