Monthly Archives: January 2011

House bill would have earlier election

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Thompson

CHARLESTON — West Virginia would hold both its special primary and gubernatorial elections earlier under a bill passed by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.
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News, State Government

Federal judge strikes down ObamaCare

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the mandate in President Barack Obama’s health care reform law that requires individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional.
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Federal Court, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly announces firm management change

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Brian R. Swiger, left, is Jackson Kelly’s new Assistant Managing Member. Michael D. Foster, right, remains the firm’s Managing Member (or CEO).

CHARLESTON -– The firm management at Jackson Kelly is shifting as Brian R. Swiger steps into the Assistant Managing Member position.
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News, Personnel File

Free tax prep offered by State Law Library

CHARLESTON — For the third year, the State Law Library, in cooperation with the Central West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition, is offering free income tax preparation for low- to middle-income tax payers earning $49,000 or less. Certified … Read More »

News

Logan Co. couple sues Suzuki for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON – A Logan County couple is suing American Suzuki Motor Corporation for a vehicle they claim is defective. On Nov. 7, 2009, Robert J. Brewer and Brenda Brewer purchased a 2008 Suzuki XL7 from the defendant for $16,998, according … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Barbour Co. woman sues Subaru for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON – A Barbour County woman is suing Subaru of America after she claims a vehicle she purchased was defective. On Dec. 14, 2009, Lisa Marie Francis-Haller purchased a new 2010 Subaru Forester from the defendant for $26,298, according to … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

East Bank woman sues city, police officers for harassment

CHARLESTON – An East Bank woman is suing the city and two police officers after she claims she was harassed because of her involvement with a community petition. In September 2008, Edna Hamm helped gather signatures in her community for … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Kroger for injuries from fall

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Kroger after she claims she was injured when she slipped and fell in the freezer section of the South Charleston store. On Sept. 7, 2010, Heather Cunningham was near the freezer section when she … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Putnam woman sues Prestera for son’s death

CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing Prestera Center for Mental Health Services after she claims they are responsible for her son’s death. On Jan. 22, 2009, Jason Scott Hensley died as a result of violent acts directed against … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Fossil fuels and jackpot justice

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Investor’s Business Daily devoted a recent editorial to “Obama’s War on Coal.” Read More »

Arguments, Our View

GOP chair criticizes AG’s office for not joining Obamacare suit

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Stuart

CHARLESTON – The chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party thinks the state should join 27 others in suing the federal government over the health care overhaul that has been dubbed “Obamacare.”
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News, State Attorney General

Rumors of Senate changes lawsuit lingers

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Palumbo

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Senate Judiciary Chairman Corey Palumbo says rumors of a possible lawsuit over recent Senate rules changes continue to fill the halls of the Legislature.
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News, State Government

Court disbars former Charleston attorney

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CHARLESTON – For engaging in a repeated pattern of deception to his clients, his colleagues and himself, the state Supreme Court has disbarred a former Charleston attorney.
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News, State Supreme Court

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Jan. 18 Edna Hamm vs. Town of East Bank; Jess Inclenrock, individually and in his capacity as an employee of the Town of East Bank; and J.R. Carte, individually and in his capacity as an employee of the Town of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Jan. 10 Charles R. Winter and Debbie A. Winter vs. David Elswick PA-Harvey D. Peyton; J-Spaulding * The plaintiffs say that the defendant, from September 2009 to July 1, 2010, deposited a large amount of fill dirt and other material … Read More »

News, Putnam County