News from July 2007
Groups square off over Court's drug warning ruling
Toriseva CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Association for Justice recently commended the state Supreme Court for a decision saying pharmaceutical companies must warn consumers about the risks of their products.
McGraw owes former employee nothing, Supreme Court says
McGraw CHARLESTON – Working for West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw depressed Donald Darling and gave him migraine headaches, but the Supreme Court of Appeals says McGraw owes him nothing.
Starcher takes aim at Benjamin for 'gift' comment
Starcher CHARLESTON - Justice Larry Starcher of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals rebuked Justice Brent Benjamin for describing a decision granting a new trial to a criminal defendant as a gift.
Probation, parole and community supervision week set for July 15-21
CHARLESTON -– During the week of July 15-21, people across the United States and its territories will recognize the work of probation, parole, and community supervision professionals.
Davis signs order establishng Drug Court in West Central W.Va.
Davis PARKERSBURG -– West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis recently signed an Administrative Order establishing West Virginia's West Central Drug Court Diversion Program to serve Wirt and Wood counties. The program later may be expanded to a larger region.
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A summit on children
Davis CHARLESTON -- United by a resolve to protect children from abuse and neglect, leaders from 41 states attended "A Summit on Children: It's Their Future – Ours Too!" in New York City in March 2007.
AOL will pay $3 mil to states, refunds to consumers
CHARLESTON -- Nearly every state in the country will benefit from a settlement reached with America Online, one of the nation's largest Internet service providers.
Supreme Court makes changes in Mass Litigation Panel
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has appointed two new Circuit Court judges to the Mass Litigation Panel and named a new chairman.
Mechanic sues after on-the-job fall
HUNTINGTON - A Putnam County man has filed a suit against a tire and auto center in Barboursville.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys named W.Va. Super Lawyers
Carter CHARLESTON -- The following Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have been named as West Virginia Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Media: Mark A. Carter, Anna M. Dailey, John F. Hussell, W. Henry Jernigan, Christopher B. Power and Forrest H. Roles.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson earns recognition by Chambers USA
Bean CLARKSBURG -- Fourteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys are ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" in the annual Chambers USA guide America's Leading Lawyers for Business.