Daily Archives: February 28, 2013

PERSONNEL FILE: Chambers USA recognizes Bowles Rice attorneys

CHARLESTON – The editors of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business have announced 21 Bowles Rice lawyers will be recognized as “Leaders in their Field” in the publication’s 2013 edition, to be released in June. The publication’s researchers evaluate … Read More »

News, Personnel File

PERSONNEL FILE: Law Review names WVU student editor-in-chief

MORGANTOWN – Imad Matini has been named the editor-in- chief of The West Virginia Law Review for 2013-2014. Matini is a second-year law student in the joint JD/MBA program at the West Virginia University College of Law and College of … Read More »

News, Personnel File, WVU College of Law

WVU law school competition to focus on fracking

MORGANTOWN – Law students from across the country will get the opportunity to tackle a hydraulic fracturing case at the annual National Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition. The competition is hosted by the West Virginia University College of Law … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, WVU College of Law

Settlement over alleged shoddy work at Grafton building reached

CLARKSBURG – A Taylor County housing agency will keep and recoup almost 40 percent of a nearly $500,000 contract it paid a Pennsylvania firm to refurbish one of its buildings. U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley on Dec. 11 ordered … Read More »

Contract, Federal Court, News, Taylor County

Couple sue WVDOT for car accident

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is being sued after a woman allegedly sustained injuries because of one of its employees. Paul A. Mattox Jr. and Justin Cain were also named as defendants in the suit. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Tri Ed Distribution says it wasn’t paid

CHARLESTON – Tri Ed Distribution, Inc., is suing Access Document Systems Corporation after it failed to pay for goods and services provided. Tri Ed provided goods, funds or services to the defendant in the amount of $7,314.46, according to a … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Martin Marietta Materials says ST Pipeline failed to pay for supplies

CHARLESTON – Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., is suing ST Pipeline, Inc., after it claims it failed to pay for supplies. Martin and ST Pipeline entered into an agreement whereby Martin would furnish supplies to the defendant on account, according to … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man says City of Chesapeake wrongfully terminated his employment

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing the City of Chesapeake after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated. Brandon Ross was employed by the City of Chesapeake, according to a complaint filed Feb. 14 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Ross … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Lawsuit alleges final wages paid too late

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Patrick T. Holbrook Action Enterprises, LLC, after he claims it failed to pay his final wages within 72 hours of discharge. Ronnie E. Smeal was employed by the defendant from April 1 until … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Feb. 20 Maryam Al Abri v Thomas Shaffer III PA- J. Wesley Chancey * Abri seeks damages for injuries allegedly sustained while crossing Chestnut Street on foot. Shaffer hit Abri with his vehicle and left the scene without stopping, the … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Bill would set up review of state appellate procedures

CHARLESTON – House Speaker Rick Thompson is calling for a year-long study of the state Supreme Court’s new appellate rules. Thompson and a group of lawmakers are sponsoring House Concurrent Resolution 44, a bill that aims to analyze recent rules … Read More »

Kanawha County, State Government, State Supreme Court