CHARLESTON -- The State Journal, SCORE and the SBDC have announced the October Business for Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 A.M. at the Charleston Marriott Town Center's Whitewater Grille.
Dear Litigator: I regret to inform you that the jury has decided against your client, Big Business. Your client has been found guilty of negligence. Your client has been hit with a very large award to the plaintiff. It seems that, even though your client claims innocence, the jury simply felt your client should have known better.
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.
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."
The Supreme Court Law Library and Paul Jean from Chase Bank will present a free workshop called "First-Time Home Buying" at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Law Library, Room E-404, on the fourth floor of the East Wing of the Capitol in Charleston.
Samples When preparing for any kind of presentation, litigators-like all public speakers-must give major consideration to the audience to which they are speaking. The last thing any public speaker wants to do is lose an audience.
HUNTINGTON -- Four attorneys from the law firm of Huddleston Bolen, LLP have been recognized for their exceptional abilities and standing in the recently published Chambers, USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007, a national publication.
Gov. Joe Manchin, left, and CEO Aubrey McClendon speak during the Chesapeake Energy Corporation Eastern Division Headquarters unveiling ceremony on Aug. 21. CHARLESTON -- In 1989 with just a $50,000 investment and nine employees, Aubrey McClendon had a vision that he could build one of the world's leading energy exploration companies.
Blankenship One juror crosses her arms -– she's having a difficult time believing the witness's testimony. Another juror taps his foot –- he's bored. A red necktie looks too aggressive and intimidates the jury panel. Eyeglasses improve how intelligent you sound to the jurors. Navy blue looks trustworthy.