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Mother of injured WVU student blames crosswalk construction companies
MORGANTOWN — The mother of a West Virginia University student who was struck by a vehicle who ran a red light is suing the companies who constructed a crosswalk instead of a pedestrian bridge. -
Lawmakers file petition claiming Justice has exceeded his authority through pandemic
CHARLESTON – A state Senator and four members of the House of Delegates have filed a petition with the state Supreme Court saying Gov. Jim Justice has abused his power through the Coronavirus pandemic. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Welcomes Star Summer Associates
Bailey Glasser is pleased to welcome as summer associates Denali Hedrick and Isabella Anderson, both exceptional third-year law students at West Virginia University. -
UPS employee says she repeatedly was discriminated against, bypassed for job by former WVU football star
CHARLESTON – A United Parcel Service employee says she has been a repeat victim of discrimination by the company and was unfairly bypassed for a promotion when the job was given to a man once known as the “Runaway Beer Truck.” -
Former WVU star Luck sues McMahon, saying he was wrongfully fired as commissioner of XFL
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut – Former West Virginia University quarterback Oliver Luck has sued XFL and WWE leader Vince McMahon in federal court, claiming he was wrongfully fired as CEO and commissioner of the XFL. -
Wheeling firm donates masks to health care workers and first responders, offers free legal advice on Coronavirus issues
WHEELING – Attorneys at one Wheeling law firm are working to help frontline workers dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic as well as others who have questions about how everything affects them. -
Hutchison hopes to continue restoring trust in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison wants to continue restoring integrity and trust in the court if he is elected to continue on the court. -
Parents sue DOH contractor for daughter's death
CLARKSBURG — The parents of a college student who was hit by a vehicle and killed are suing the company that designed the crosswalk. -
Woman sues Charles Town hospital for wrongful termination
MARTINSBURG — A Berkeley County woman is suing the Charles Town General Hospital after she claims her employment was terminated because she made complaints about patient safety and sought accommodation for a work injury. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judge Nines to Sit on Supreme Court for One Case
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Barbour and Taylor Counties) Judge Shawn David Nines will sit on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to hear one case on Wednesday, March 4. -
Estate of woman who suffered cardiac arrest claims negligence of Wheeling Hospital, staff
WHEELING — The estate of a woman who died after suffering two cardiac arrests while being treated at Wheeling Hospital is claiming negligence. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Sponsors Mock Trial Team at WVU College of Law
For the third consecutive year, Bailey Glasser sponsored a mock trial team from the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law in the 57th Annual Academy of Trial Lawyers Mock Trial Competition on February 19-21, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Firm Announces Changes in Leadership of Business, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Departments
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce changes in leadership of the firm’s Labor & Employment, Litigation, and Business Departments. -
Charleston attorney helps 60 Rainelle students attend WVU basketball game
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney who helped raise $2,000 for students at Rainelle Elementary School two months ago continues to find ways to help the students at the school — this time by helping 60 of them visit West Virginia University. -
Looking to oust Morrisey, Sponaugle files to run for Attorney General in 2020
CHARLESTON — Delegate Isaac Sponaugle has filed papers to run for Attorney General. -
Retired Kanawha Circuit Judge Zakaib dies
CHARLESTON — Retired Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib has passed away. -
Former WVU football coach Holgorsen sued over allegations of damage to Morgantown property
MORGANTOWN – The owner of the property former West Virginia University football Coach Dana Holgorsen used to rent is suing him for property damages. -
State Supreme Court sides with claimant in workers' comp appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a ruling, agreeing with the West Virginia Office of Judges in an appeal of a workers' compensation claim. -
U.S. Senate confirms Volk to federal district court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously voted Wednesday to confirm U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk to fill the position left when U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver moved to senior status last year. -
Salango wants to bring West Virginia's economy into 21st century
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2020 gubernatorial race. Salango, a Democrat, made the formal announcement Oct. 10 in Charleston, where his law firm Preston & Salango is located.