News from September 2007
Career Extravaganza set for Oct. 3 at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON -– Marshall University students preparing to find job opportunities that fit their career goals or seasoned veterans wanting to make a career move are invited to attend the Marshall University Career Services Center's Career Extravaganza on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
First Lady encourages students to participate in third annual ornament competition
Manchin CHARLESTON -- First Lady Gayle Manchin is encouraging all kindergarten classes and 12th grade art students to create a bell ornament to be displayed on the State Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be located in the Capitol Rotunda.
Workman responds to Sprouse comments
I usually take criticism, even if sometimes unfair, as just part of what comes with being in public life. But Vic Sprouse's personal attack on me published last week in your newspaper merits response, if for no other reason than its sheer factual inaccuracy.
Woman's estate seeks $10 million from estate of man who killed her
CHARLESTON - The administrators of the estate of a woman killed by her husband is seeking $10 million from the estate of the man who killed himself after shooting his wife.
Elizabeth Edwards to speak Oct. 9
Edwards CHARLESTON -- Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, will be in Charleston on Oct. 9 for a fundraiser.
AT&T Wireless class action remanded back to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – U. S. District Judge John Copenhaver remanded a proposed class action over AT&T Mobility's roadside assistance fee to Kanawha Circuit Court on Sept. 26.
Woman sues over injury at Workers' Comp building
CHARLESTON - A woman who tripped over the entrance of the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Division has filed a suit against the owner of the building.
Supreme Court celebrates 10th anniversary of Web site
By ROBIN JEAN DAVIS
SupCo calendar for 10/1 issue
Argument Docket
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman, Thomas & Battle adds new attorney
Burton CHARLESTON -– The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC is pleased to announce the following attorney has joined the firm.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen lawyers named Best in America
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen, a law firm headquartered in Huntington, has announced that 15 of their lawyers have been honored with the distinction of "2008 Best Lawyer in America."
Effort to stall revocation of attorney's drivers license fails
Wolfe CHARLESTON – While a Charleston attorney awaits a new trial date for driving under the influence and related moving offenses, he will have to find alternate means of transportation to work as his license to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked.
Case involving attorney charged with DUI continued
Wolfe CHARLESTON – The criminal trial of a Charleston attorney charged with driving under the influence and related moving violations has been postponed while his attorneys gather evidence in the case, including allegations of police brutality.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Basic Training for Lawyers
Several years ago, students at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism published a story about the decline of professionalism in the legal field, focusing on lawyers who were shockingly rude to people in general.
'Reverse Field' panel to rule on commercialization, race and labor in sports law
MORGANTOWN -- Among the pundits of sports law, this is the varsity.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys named 2007 leading business lawyers
Bentz CHARLESTON -- WV Inc. named Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Partners Jill Cranston Bentz and W. Henry Jernigan, Jr. as 2007 Leading WV Business Lawyers.
Steptoe & Johnson recieves well workplace gold award
CLARKSBURG -- Steptoe & Johnson has announced that the firm's Charleston, Clarksburg and Morgantown offices have received the coveted Well Workplace Gold Award, acknowledging its commitment to the health and well-being of employees.
Starcher says Pakistani attorney "window dressing"
Starcher CHARLESTON - The clouds of controversy surrounding Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher became a lot darker recently.
Brooke man sues estate of man who shot, paralyzed him
WELLSBURG - A Brooke County man has filed a suit against the estate of a man who allegedly shot him, causing him to be permanently paralyzed.
Woman sues Fifth Quarter, Beni Kedem over parking lot fall
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local temple and a restaurant after she was injured when she fell in a parking lot between the two buildings.