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NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Earns Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Honors
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has honored Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP with both its Compass Award and Top Performers Award for 2020 because of the firm’s “continued commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive profession,” according to the organization.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Named 2021 Mining Law Firm of the Year
As part of the 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” rankings, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has been named “Law Firm of the Year” for mining law, the only firm in the U.S. to receive such recognition for the practice area.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorney Steve Crislip Appointed Third Commissioner on WV’s Commission on Uniform State Laws
Governor James C. Justice has appointed Stephen R. Crislip, retired General Counsel for Jackson Kelly, to be a Commissioner on The West Virginia Commission on Uniform State Laws.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Member Tom Hurney Presenting at WV Chamber of Commerce November 19
Tom Hurney will be speaking at the 2020 edition of CourtWatch on Thursday, November 19th at 10:00 am.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Gregory Porter Speaking at ERISA Litigation Virtual Conference
On November 18, Bailey Glasser Partner Gregory Porter will speak virtually at the American Conference Institute’s 18th National Forum on ERISA Litigation.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Receives Top Rankings in 2021 U.S. News -- Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP received 25 national rankings for its various legal practices in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” list.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Megan Farrell Woodyard Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Megan Farrell Woodyard has joined the litigation department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Nationally Ranked by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ in Mining Law and Natural Resources Law
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that U.S. News-Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ has recognized the Firm with National Tier 1 rankings – the highest possible – in the areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Ranked Nationally, Regionally Among 2021 "Best Law Firms"
Bowles Rice LLP has earned national and regional recognition among the 2021 “Best Law Firms,” named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell Announce $4.85 Million to Combat Violent Crime in West Virginia
U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell today announced more than $4.85 million in Department of Justice grants to fight and prevent violent crime in the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Governor Jim Justice Announce $101.3M Settlement in Paving Antitrust Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Governor Jim Justice, the state Department of Transportation and six local governments reached a $101.35 million settlement with 11 asphalt and paving companies – the largest, single-state antitrust settlement in West Virginia’s history.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes Two New Attorneys to the Firm
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorneys Anne Wilson Hadley and Leigh Anne Wilson to the firm.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Probation Division Releases RFP for Treatment Court Lab Services
The Supreme Court’s Division of Probation Services is publishing a Request for Proposals for a laboratory to provide reliable, accurate, and efficient substance abuse screening services for probation and treatment courts to effectively monitor the individuals they supervise.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court admits lawyers - October 30, 2020
The following successful applicants of the West Virginia Bar Examination were admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Thursday, October 30, 2020.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U. S. Attorney Mike Stuart Honors Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and Others
United States Attorney Mike Stuart recognized the members of the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and officers with the Parkersburg Police Department for their outstanding work in partnership with his office.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly Recognized by WV Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors
Mark Bernlohr and Danielle Waltz accepted the Associated Builders and Contractors Member of the Year for the West Virginia Chapter on behalf of the Firm.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judicial Association Votes In New Officers
Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit (Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton Counties) Judge H. Charles Carl III was elected President of the West Virginia Judicial Association during a virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 20. Judge Carl takes over from Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit (Putnam County) Judge Phillip M. Stowers.
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney and FBI prepare for election day
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Stephen D. Warner will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart Appoints Election Officer for the Southern District of West Virginia
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Erik Goes will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming general election on November 3, 2020.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces Healthcare Fraud Settlement for Over $1.2 Million
United States Attorney Mike Stuart, along with Special Agent in Charge Maureen R. Dixon, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and Special Agent in Charge Derek Pickle, United States Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG), announced that his office has settled healthcare fraud claims against Great Lakes Medical Laboratory, Inc. (Great Lakes).