Daily Archives: September 20, 2012

Chafin proposes rule requiring disclosure of emails, written messages

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Chafin

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Tish Chafin says the state’s justices and judges should disclose any messages they receive from, or send to, individuals with cases before them. Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

THEIR VIEW: Expert witness discovery should be abolished

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CHARLESTON — Jury trials in civil cases are becoming remnants of the past. For instance, only 1.8 percent of the civil cases filed in federal court result in a jury trial. I don’t have any statistics, but I would wager that fewer than 1 percent of the civil cases filed in West Virginia are tried before a jury.
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Arguments, Their View

W.Va. SC denies request by Wendy’s employee for benefits

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Chief Justice Menis Ketchum

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, sided with popular fast food chain Wendy’s in denying a former employee’s request for workers’ compensation benefits. Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Workers' Comp

Former students says Glenville bungled rape case

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CLARKSBURG – A former Glenville State College student is alleging campus police failed to properly investigate her claim she was raped two years ago following an impromptu party in her dormitory.
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Federal Court, News

Tomblin files brief on behalf of State in Mingo Logan-EPA case

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Tomblin

WASHINGTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, in an amicus brief filed Wednesday, is lending his support to Mingo Logan Coal Co. in its ongoing legal battle against the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Lincoln woman says pharmacist mixed up prescriptions

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HAMLIN – Lois Adams says a pharmacist at Rite Aid’s Branchland location mixed up her medications, causing her serious personal injuries.
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Lincoln County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: 17 Kay Casto attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers

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Allen

CHARLESTON — Kay Casto & Chaney has announced that 17 of its attorneys have been named to the 2013 edition of Best Lawyers in 26 categories, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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News, Personnel File

McGraw warns of phone scam targeting travelers

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McGraw

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning travelers to be on guard due to a scam making an increased appearance in the hospitality industry.
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News, State Attorney General

PERSONNEL FILE: Bordas, Blass recognized by Best Lawyers

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Bordas, Blass

WHEELING — Bordas and Bordas is proud to announce two of the firm’s partners have been named to the West Virginia Best Lawyers list as top attorneys in West Virginia for 2012.
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News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: 88 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys honored

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BRIDGEPORT -– Eleven attorneys from Steptoe & Johnson have been honored as “Lawyers of the Year” 2013 by The Best Lawyers in America for their work in their areas of practice.
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News, Personnel File

Steptoe & Johnson plan shale seminars

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – Steptoe & Johnson will hold two “Banking in Utica and Marcellus Assets” seminars for bankers and other investors in Ohio and Pennsylvania looking to capitalize on Marcellus and Utica shale opportunities.
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Kanawha County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly honored by Benchmark Litigation

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Cimino

CHARLESTON — Jackson Kelly has been designated a “highly recommended” firm by Benchmark Litigation, a guide that highlights America’s leading business litigation firms and attorneys.
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News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly expands Evansville office

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Shelby

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Allyson E. Shelby recently joined Jackson Kelly as an associate in the firm’s Evansville office and is practicing in litigation and labor and employment.
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News, Personnel File