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Recent News About Charleston
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PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen lawyers recognized as Super Lawyers
Adkins HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen, a law firm in West Virginia and Kentucky, has been recognized by Super Lawyers publication. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Schultz named executive director of ADTA
Schultz CHARLESTON -- Peggy L. Schultz of Charleston has been named as the Executive Director of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. -
Bluefield named in police brutality suit
BLUEFIELD -- The city of Bluefield, its police department, chief of police and two officers have been named as defendants in a federal case following the continuing harassment and false arrests of a Mercer County couple. -
ALL THINGS JURY: Three deadly jury research sins
Samples CHARLESTON -- There are many reasons that litigators turn to jury consultants to assist them in preparing for trial. Similarly, there are several issues that jury consultants often face with clients that require thoughtful communications in order to explain the limits of trial research. -
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Required summer reading for lawyers
The headmaster of an exclusive, private boy's school in Massachusetts recently issued a statement on the institution's Web site explaining the reasons behind a mandatory summer reading program. -
THEIR VIEW: In defense of democracy and marriage
CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Gazette's characterization of the democratic process in action as, "a clever ploy: using prejudice against gays to reap ... votes" (Gazette, "Storm" 6/13/08) insults democracy. -
Widow seeks $1.4 million from VA after husband's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Logan County woman has filed a case against the United States of America after her husband's misdiagnosis by the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Huntington. -
ALL THINGS JURY: How much are West Virginia juries to blame?
In my last column, I discussed the impact of West Virginia's legal environment on our state's business climate. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen recognized by Chambers USA
Williams HUNTINGTON -- Three Huddleston Bolen practice areas have been recognized for their exceptional abilities and standing in the recently published Chambers, USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2008, a national publication. -
Union files suit to win pension
CHARLESTON -- Teamsters Local 175 and 505 have filed a federal suit following an audit to retrieve part of their pension from their employer. -
Walker opens statewide campaign headquarters
State Supreme Court candidate Beth Walker talks with state Attorney General candidate Dan Greear at the opening of her statewide campaign headquarters on June 10 in Charleston. (Photos courtesy of Roman Stauffer, Beth Walker for Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -- The Beth Walker for Supreme Court campaign officially has opened its campaign headquarters in Charleston. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Three Huddleston Bolen team members receive CLA Professional Credentials
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that employees Jill Francisco, Wynona Maynor and Lauren Aldridge have successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and are now certified to use the "CLA" professional designation. -
The legend of Melvyn Weiss
Deputy State Attorney General Fran Hughes was right. -
Sirius Radio wants telemarketing suit moved to federal court
CLARKSBURG -- A Harrison County couple is pursuing a lawsuit against Sirius Satellite Radio after 16 months of illegal telemarketing activity. -
ALL THINGS JURY: West Virginia: Nation's worst legal climate?
Last week's announcement by Chesapeake Energy Corp. that it has stopped plans to build a new Eastern Division Headquarters facility in Charleston was a serious blow to the local, and state, economies. -
SCORE announces June 'Business for Breakfast' event
CHARLESTON -- SCORE, the SBDC and The State Journal have announced the June "Business for Breakfast" event. -
John Deere files $1.27 million suit over leasing
CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia corporation is being sued after failing to pay on its monthly machinery lease. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Aliff elected to State Bar Board of Governors
Aliff CHARLESTON -- Rob Aliff, an attorney in the Jackson Kelly's Charleston Litigation Department, has been elected to the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors. -
ALL THINGS JURY: Looking forward with post-trial juror interviews
One of the most effective research methods in a trial consultant's toolbox is the post-trial interview with members of the actual jury panel. -
Workman's primary showing impressive, analyst says
Workman CHARLESTON – One local political observer says Margaret Workman should feel especially good about her strong showing in the Democratic primary race for Supreme Court.