News from 2006
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
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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.
Woman blames Republicans for broken leg
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley Springs woman says she broke her leg at a rally for President George Bush and is suing the Republican National Committee.
Law firm seeks protection in CSX asbestos case
CHARLESTON – A Pittsburgh-based law firm at the heart of the CSX asbestos fraud case says turning over certain information could lead to more legal woes.
State Chamber unveils legal reform suggestions
Roberts CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors has unveiled 29 recommendations -- including legal reforms -- that it says would "greatly advance West Virginia's capability to generate business investment and employment growth."
Justices seem to buy into Blue Cross trust
CHARLESTON – For 16 years no one believed that the United Mine Workers of America owned a $1 million trust at Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Virginia, but Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals appeared to believe it.
Congressional candidate sues health director
WHEELING - A member of the state's House of Delegates who is running for a spot in the House of Representatives is suing the director of the Wheeling-Ohio Health Department.
Whittaker companies sue over Pizzeria Uno loans
Whittaker WINFIELD – A company owned by Powerball winner Jack Whittaker has filed two lawsuits against former business partners over more than $2 million in loans that have mostly been unpaid.