WASHINGTON -- As policymakers consider ways to put Americans back to work, they should keep this simple formula in mind: more lawsuits equals less job growth.
Lindell CHARLESTON -– Norman Lindell, a Human Resources Consultant with the Labor and Employment practice group of Steptoe & Johnson, was recently honored by Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley.
Hill CHARLESTON -- State Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum's forceful dissent in a $381 million case wasn't a total shock to Charleston attorney Ed Hill.
MORGANTOWN -- The federal judiciary is becoming more diverse, but what does that increasing diversity mean? Is it mostly a symbolic gesture, or will there be substantive differences in judicial decision-making?
Bugher HUNTINGTON -- The United States Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform has released its 2010 report on the legal climate of all 50 states, and once again West Virginia rates dead last on every single measurement criteria.
Roberts CHARLESTON -- West Virginia's trial lawyers are calling on the state Chamber of Commerce to denounce a national study that criticizes state courts, a suggestion Chamber president Steve Roberts called laughable.
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-- West Virginia still holds the distinction of having the most anti-business courts in the nation, a survey released today indicates.
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Record readers should ask themselves this question: Why is a publication that has led the charge against attorney contributions in state supreme court elections now attacking the very public financing legislation that removes its influence?
Glyptis CHARLESTON -- Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that Phillip T. Glyptis & J. Dustin Dillard have been promoted to members.
CHARLESTON - In addition to reneging on their offer to promote him, a Charleston man alleges officials at the university where he worked terminated him for lodging complaints of discrimination.
Yurko CLARKSBURG -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Richard M. Yurko Jr. has been elected chairman of the Board of the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities.
MARTINSBURG – U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey hides an entire medical malpractice suit from public view, except the part where Magistrate Judge James Seibert and Washington lawyers kick each other around.
Harrington HUNTINGTON -- To assist its clients in identifying and obtaining grant funding, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has added a grants coordinator to its government relations services.
Williams MORGANTOWN -– Monte L. Williams, a member of Steptoe & Johnson, has been chosen to participate in the 2010 class of Leadership West Virginia.
Robreno PHILADELPHIA - Volkswagen of America has asked U.S. Multi District Judge Eduardo Robreno for a hearing about the influence of asbestos expert Arthur Frank on public statements of the National Cancer Institute.
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A state Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require funds gained through litigation by the state Attorney General's Office to be placed in the General Revenue Fund.