News from September 2006
Jurors reject 'life care plan' proposals
CHARLESTON – Attorneys from Virginia tried to sell a $1.7 million "life care plan" to West Virginia jurors on behalf of accident victim Ann Alderman of Pocahontas County, but jurors did not buy the plan.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Catching clients on the Web
CHARLESTON -- English grammar and composition rules are being put to new use in law firm web-based marketing.
Goodwin to lead search for new WVU president
Steve Goodwin CHARLESTON -- Steve Goodwin, chairman of the West Virginia University Board of Governors, announced the search committee that will help select WVU's next president.
Marshall University's Constitution Week schedule
Here are the events scheduled at Marshall for Constitution Week. For more information, call the Drinko Academy at (304) 696-3183.
Wreck turned into fight, suit says
CHARLESTON - An automobile accident turned into a streetfight, a recently filed lawsuit says.
State Supreme Court helping Marshall celebrate Constitution Week
HUNTINGTON -– Named after legendary United States Supreme Court Justice John Marshall, Marshall University celebrates the upcoming Constitution Week with a visit from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Constitution Day 2006 comes to order Monday at WVU
MORGANTOWN -- It shaped our history. It charts our future.
U.S. Chamber asks Congress to invalidate policies that erode attorney-client privilege
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue asked Congress last week to invalidate provisions of the Thompson Memorandum and similar policies at other federal agencies that prevent executives and employees from freely, candidly, and confidentially consulting with their attorneys.
Wooten appointed director of state office of MHST
CHARLESTON - Gov. Joe Manchin on Wednesday announced his appointment of Ronald Wooten to serve as Director of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (MHST).
Public hearings on tax plan continue this week
CHARLESTON – A series of public hearings with Gov. Joe Manchin's Tax Modernization Project Work Study Group continues this week.
Moviemakers back on Marshall campus
First Assistant Director Richard Cowan works with a camera on the shooting of some final scenes for "We Are Marshall" recently on the MU campus. HUNTINGTON -- Filmmakers recently made a return trip to the Marshall University campus to film a few more scenes for "We Are Marshall."
SupCo calendar for 9/18 issue
Argument Docket
Work under way on State Fire Academy
Site preparation work has begun for the new State Fire Academy at Jackson's Mill. The $6.3 million facility is scheduled to be completed in June 2007. WESTON -- Work has begun on the long-awaited West Virginia State Fire Academy at West Virginia University's Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp at Weston.
Greenbrier circuit judge to resign
LEWISBURG - A longtime Greenbrier Circuit Court judge has announced his retirement and will vacate his post at the end of October.
Injunctions handed out in Sago Road case
BUCKHANNON - An Upshur Circuit Court judge recently ordered two sides involved in a lawsuit that stems from alleged excessive noise and dust on roads near the Sago mine to stop bickering and keep the roads open.
WV CALA kicks off election watchlist ads
Cohen CHARLESTON – A civil justice watchdog group hopes its new radio advertising campaign is a touchdown with listeners.
PERSONNEL FILE: 40 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named to 'Best Lawyers' list
Steptoe CHARLESTON -- Forty Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been honored in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their work.
Hospital fighting $10 million jury award
Ruby Memorial Hospital MORGANTOWN - According to her attorney, Allison Riggs went through a great deal of trouble to earn last week's $10 million jury award. West Virginia University Hospitals, meanwhile, is prepared to go through even more to see that she doesn't receive it.
PERSONNEL FILE: BrickStreet welcomes four professionals
Fisher CHARLESTON - BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Co. announces the addition of four experienced professionals to the Business Development, and Government Relations and Ombudsman staffs.
Lawyer v. Serviceman
John Tugman wasn't at his Wirt County home when the summons arrived.