News from July 2006
DIRECT EXAMINATION of ... Steve Hamula
Hamula CHARLESTON -- Steve Hamula is director of regulatory affairs for FiberNet. He oversee regulatory and legal affairs for the company on both a state and federal level.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: The not-so-lonely lawyer
CHARLESTON -- California lawyer Jay Henderson is adamant about practicing alone.
Panel suggests few changes to lawyer advertising
Hicks CHARLESTON – The State Bar's Lawyer Advertising Commission is recommending that little change in the world of lawyer ads.
Second possible standalone for 7/24 issue -- Marshall movie premiere date set
Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp speaks at a tailgate party in Atlanta at the end of filming of "We Are Marshall." The Huntington premier of "We Are Marshall" is tentatively set for Thursday, Oct. 26, the day before its nationwide release.
P1 art package for 7/24 issue -- The bunker is back
The West Tunnel Blast Door of the bunker. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – Following repairs and renovations, the former U.S. Government Relocation Facility at The Greenbrier has reopened for tours.
ATLA drops 'Trial Lawyer,' adds 'Justice' to name
Suggs The Association of American Trial Lawyers of America voted Wednesday to change its name to the American Association for Justice.
Griffith off to "Baby Judge School"
Griffith PRINCETON - In a way, Mary Ellen Griffith has been equipping herself for this all her life -- even though preparing for her new job isn't exactly the easiest thing in the world.
Woman accuses Putnam company of violating state, federal laws
WINFIELD – A woman says she was fired from a Poca-based company in retaliation for reporting various violations of state and federal laws, including possible tax evasion and Social Security fraud.
First Lady welcomes Chesapeake's Energy gift to America's Promise
CHARLESTON -- First Lady Gayle Manchin has announced Chesapeake Energy Corporation is donating $100,000 to grow and sustain America's Promise in West Virginia.
Manchin elected chair of Southern States Energy Board
NEW ORLEANS 0- Gov. Joe Manchin was elected chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, a regional organization that focuses on enhancing economic development in the south through innovations in energy and environmental policies, programs and technologies.
Study shows state tax policies attract, deter retirees
MORGANTOWN -- Property and estate tax policies are among the lures West Virginia can use to keep residents here after retirement or even attract them from other states, according to a study recently released by the West Virginia University College of Business and Economics.
Letter: Bill jeopardizes healthcare advances
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Letter: Web freedom in jeopardy
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Building on the promise of volunteerism
Manchin CHARLESTON -- Recently, my wife, First Lady Gayle Manchin, joined the West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service to formally recognize some of the Mountain State's outstanding volunteers for their efforts to enrich West Virginia's families and communities with the presentation of the 2006 Governor's Service Awards.
W. Va. judgeships still open
CHARLESTON - With the appointment of Princeton attorney Mary Ellen Griffith to the 12th Family Circuit Court in McDowell and Mercer counties, Gov. Joe Manchin's office can now turn its attention to filling a few other judicial vacancies -- most notably the Wood Circuit Judge spot.
Massey wants Hoke off case
MADISON – A.T. Massey Coal Company has filed a motion to have Boone Circuit Court Judge Jay Hoke disqualified from a case that already has resulted in federal lawsuit.
Cooper hopeful Charleston user fee is voted down
CHARLESTON - Unable to vote on the issue, South Charleston attorney Thornton Cooper has done everything else he can to oppose Charleston's $1-per-week user fee.
AGs, Lorillard reach agreement to reduce Web cigarette sales
CHARLESTON – Lorillard Tobacco Co. has agreed to new measures to prevent the sale of its cigarettes over the Internet and through the mail, according to West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office.
McGraw, other AGs file computer chip suit
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and 33 other AGs have filed a lawsuit against the world's largest manufacturers of computer chips seeking monetary relief for consumers and state agencies that paid more for computers because of alleged price-fixing.
Whittaker sued by second N.J. casino
Whittaker Powerball winner Jack Whittaker has been sued by a second Atlantic City casino for allegedly writing checks from a closed West Virginia bank account.