Daily Archives: December 13, 2012

New Supreme Court justice looking forward to serving West Virginians

December 13, 2012 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – Allen H. Loughry II has worn many hats in his lifetime — from senior assistant attorney general to special prosecuting attorney to special assistant to a Congressman — but through all of that, he is looking forward to … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Supreme Court says man owed psychiatric consultation

December 13, 2012 7:00 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has overruled the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review, finding that “the Board of Review is in clear violation of statutory provision” in denying a man the initial psychiatric consultation his physician recommended. The memorandum … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Justice Benjamin: Opinion in car wreck case went too far

December 13, 2012 7:00 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – In a written concurrence released Dec. 7, Justice Brent Benjamin took issue with the advisory opinion style of the Supreme Court’s reversal and remand of a grant of summary judgment in a car accident case that resulted in the … Read More »

Jefferson County, News, State Supreme Court

House speaker encouraged by progress on key issues

December 13, 2012 7:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – House Speaker Rick Thompson is encouraged by the progress made this week on two key efforts that will affect all West Virginians. The two key efforts are the Justice Center study on the state criminal justice system and … Read More »

News, State Government

PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly receives recognition for client service

December 13, 2012 6:59 AM
By Staff Reports

Charleston – Jackson Kelly PLLC has been highlighted in multiple reports recently for exceptional performance in client service. In the newly released BTI Client Service A-Team 2013, the firm was recognized for delivering superior client service – receiving the highest … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Kay Casto & Chaney adds attorney

December 13, 2012 6:59 AM
By Staff Reports

CHARLESTON - Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC announced today that Christian M. Capece has joined its Charleston office as an associate. Capece has more than 10 years experience defending clients in federal and military courts, including defense of white-collar offenses and … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe and Johnson welcomes new HR director

December 13, 2012 6:59 AM
By Staff Reports

Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that David J. Gorman has been named Human Resources Director. Gorman brings more than 22 years of experience to the firm, leading and guiding employees, and is accomplished at relationship-building, constructive change, and … Read More »

News, Personnel File

West Virginia places second on ‘Judicial Hellhole’ list

December 13, 2012 1:05 AM
By John O'Brien

WASHINGTON – Despite “occasional glimmers of hope,” the American Tort Reform Association has nonetheless placed West Virginia high on its list of annual list of Judicial Hellholes again. ATRA ranked West Virginia as the No. 2 hellhole in the country, … Read More »

Asbestos, State Attorney General, State Supreme Court

Speed of legal reform an issue in wake of ‘Hellhole’ report

December 13, 2012 1:04 AM
By John O'Brien

WHEELING – West Virginia’s inclusion on this year’s “Judicial Hellholes” report published by the American Tort Reform Association does not surprise the president of the state’s trial lawyers group. Scott Blass, an attorney with Wheeling’s Bordas & Bordas and the … Read More »

State Supreme Court