News from June 2006
U.S. Chamber 's litigation center sets new SupCo record
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Chamber Litigation Center (NCLC), the legal arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, ended the Supreme Court term with a record number of victories in cases critical to the business community.
Steptoe & Johnson honored with Crystal Award
CHARLESTON -- Steptoe & Johnson has received a Crystal Award from the West Virginia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for the firm's development of West Virginia First, a promotional booklet highlighting unique facts about the Mountain State.
Steptoe & Johnson attorneys earn recognition from Chambers USA
Bean CLARKSBURG -- Fifteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" in the annual Chambers USA guide America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the firm was recognized for leadership in four practice categories.
Downey says Marshall cheerleader case "troublesome"
CHARLESTON - With 10 years of experience on sexual harassment cases, it would be easy for Charleston attorney Mary Downey to think she's heard it all.
Wood hoping fired Clendenin police officer has quick resolution
CHARLESTON - The case of fired Clendenin police officer Charles Burkhamer has seen all the excitement and hoopla of something produced by Barnum and Bailey.
New book details state's history of political corruption
PARSONS -- A Tucker County native has written a book detailing West Virginia's history of political corruption, but he ultimately wants it to be more about the future than the past.
Suspended RESA director's case sent out of Circuit Court
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha Circuit Judge recently denied an injunction request from the suspended director of the Regional Education Service Agency in Beckley, opting instead to send the complaint before the State Employees Grievance Board.
Manchin says state will save with cost-cutting meaures
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia will realize a budgetary savings of more than $318 million during the next five years by implementing "common sense" recommendations for cost savings suggested in a new analysis of state government operations, Gov. Joe Manchin said.
Hicks will take 'no' for answer
If a New Yorker heard Danny "the heavy hitter" Cline were squaring off with Jan "she won't take no for an answer" Dils, they might think boxing, All-Star wrestling, or maybe even Ultimate Fighting.
Council helped state make comp switch
CHARLESTON - When the National Council on Compensation Insurance signed up to help West Virginia convert from public to private workers compensation, the consulting firm spotted a problem right away.
Former State Bar president stands by state of lawyer advertising
Elliot Hicks CHARLESTON - Elliot Hicks, former president of the State Bar Association, doesn't remember ever hearing an attorney spout off a limerick during an advertisement.
Woman blames ex-husband for daughter's missing toe
CHARLESTON - A Charleston woman says her daughter lost a toe as a result of an all-terrain vehicle accident while riding with her father.
Berkeley bus aides want job ads blocked
MARTINSBURG - A group of 16 bus aides formerly employed by the Berkeley County Board of Education is hoping to stop the posting of 48 jobs until its complaint with the State Employees Grievance Board can be resolved.
Dentist claims assistant stole
CHARLESTON - A former South Charleston dentist is claiming his office assistant embezzled more than $100,000.
Electric company sued over car wreck
MORGANTOWN - A Wetzel County man is suing because of a car accident in which he was involved in Farmington.
Couple says Home Show committed fraud
MORGANTOWN - A Bruceton Mills couple says a home they purchased from The Home Show-Morgantown was not up to standards.
Woman sues over party foul
CHARLES TOWN - A Jefferson County woman says she was pushed to the ground at a party in Shepherdstown and is suing the man she alleges did it.
This just in: Kanawha County
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