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PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly receives Community Leader Service Award
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly has been recognized as the first recipient of the West Virginia Department of Education's Community Leader Service Award. -
Business for Breakfast set for Oct. 23
CHARLESTON -- The October Business for Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23. -
FINANCIAL FOCUS: The role of advisors in the bankruptcy Chapter 11 process
CHARLESTON -- Recently, I provided an overview of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and various advantages and disadvantages of such. In this article, I want to present ideas that will help businesses emerge from bankruptcy. This article should naturally be of interest to debtors, but emerging from bankruptcy is also advantageous to investors and creditors. -
Justices to decide whether mall discriminated against black teens
HUNTINGTON –- Charleston Town Center owners claim the eviction of black teens for exceeding a limit of four juveniles in a group didn't constitute discrimination, but they haven't enforced the rule against the white children of Chief Justice Brent Benjamin. -
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Bankruptcy Chapter 11: Rising from the ashes
CHARLESTON -- Bankruptcy is a situation where an individual, business or other entity cannot meet all of its financial obligations. This may be the result of unusually high expenses, reduction of income, mismanagement, litigation or a combination of factors. -
Business for Breakfast set for Sept. 25
CHARLESTON -- The September Business for Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. -
'Quick Draw' Rides Again
Darrell "Quick Draw" McGraw is at it again. This time, he's flaunting his authority as the state's attorney general to stick it to the major drugstore chains in West Virginia. -
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Measure your performance weekly
CHARLESTON - Today we are living in a new age defined by global competition and faster flow of information, which leads into increasing business complexity. Knowledge and continuous learning are critical elements of success. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Crislip elected president of W.Va. Bar Association
Crislip CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly attorney Steve Crislip recently was elected president of the West Virginia Bar Association at its 123rd Annual Meeting. -
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Now is the time to consider a GRAT
CHARLESTON -- A Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) is one of the most powerful and tax efficient wealth transfer tools available today. -
Huddleston Bolen launches e-newsletter for businesses
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced the launch of a new electronic newsletter designed to provide business people with practical information on the host of legal topics that impact their bottom line. -
Business for Breakfast set for Aug. 28
CHARLESTON -- The State Journal, SCORE and the SBA have announced the August Business for Breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center's Gauley Room at the Whitewater Grille. -
ALL THINGS JURY: Witness likeability equals credibility
CHARLESTON -- One subject that I haven't addressed to any significant degree in this column is the credibility of witnesses at trial and during depositions. -
THEIR VIEW: Companies continue to have faith in the Mountain State
CHARLESTON -- My optimism in our state's ability to grow has not weaned one bit because we continue to attract investments that will help our citizens improve their quality of life. -
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Be prepared for rainy days with your umbrella
CHARLESTON -- What if you were sued for a mishap on your property that resulted in someone being severely injured or killed? What if you were found to be liable for a major traffic accident involving multiple injuries that clearly exceeded your car insurance limits? -
ALL THINGS JURY: Making the case for trial consultants
CHARLESTON -- There are many reasons for litigators to seek qualified trial consultants to assist them with case strategy and jury selection. -
Business for Breakfast set for July 24
CHARLESTON -- The State Journal, SCORE and the SBA have announced the July Business for Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, July 24. -
PERSONNEL FILE: More than 25 percent of Huddleston Bolen lawyers honored in Super Lawyers
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that a total of 13 of the firm's lawyers were recognized in the 2009 Edition of West Virginia Super Lawyers. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Tinney elected president of W.Va. Bar Foundation
Tinney CHARLESTON -- John H. Tinney of Charleston recently was elected President of the West Virginia Bar Foundation. -
ALL THINGS JURY: The 'better' jury panel
I'm often asked about potential legal reforms that could be made to improve the quality of jury panels. This, invariably, causes me to consider the type of jurors most of us would want on a panel if we were on trial. Yes, I think first from a defensive perspective as I believe most people would if they consider this issue in detail.