News from March 2007
Circuit judge bill's future uncertain
Manchin CHARLESTON – The future of a bill to add six circuit judges is up in the air.
Free Choice Act actually could hurt employees
Merinar CHARLESTON -- The news of late has been dominated by Iraq and the 2008 presidential contenders. Still flying "under the radar" is House Resolution 800, which Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently described as "the most important labor law reform legislation of this generation."
PERSONNEL FILE: W.Va. attorney elected to NADC Board of Directors
Brown CHARLESTON -- Johnnie Brown of Pullin, Fowler & Flanagan PLLC was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Dealer Counsel at its Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, on March 12.
McGraw wins suit against funeral director
McGraw ELKINS - The owner of a funeral home will repay almost $35,000 she allegedly misappropriated funds from customers who prepaid for funerals.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Professional credentials put to the test
The nation's leading organization for paralegals believes the certified legal assistant credential is essential to receiving respect and greater opportunities in the profession of law.
Albright Jr. cited for behavior before, including before dad's 2000 court run
CHARLESTON – A reprimand given to a Wood County attorney for failing to communicate with his clients or replying to complaints lodged against him is not the first time he was warned about such behavior.
PERSONNEL FILE: Robinson & McElwee hires three associates
Romeo CHARLESTON -- Robinson & McElwee PLLC has welcomed Riley Romeo Jr., William Marcum and Ryan Kennedy to the firm as associates. All are graduates of the West Virginia University College of Law.
'The Law Works' explores role of state Supreme Court
Albright CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Public Broadcasting's "The Law Works" spends the next two weeks exploring the role of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and its relationships to the legal system as a whole.
Supreme Court calendar for 3/26 issue
State Supreme Court calendar for the week of April 2-6
Jackson Kelly to co-host seminar on Global Sullivan Principles
CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly and The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation will present a seminar on "The Global Sullivan Principles" on March 28.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Teacher did the right thing
Dear Editor:
St. Albans man sues after falling into manhole
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against the Kanawha County Board of Education and the City of South Charleston.
Four asbestos suits filed in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON - Several asbestos lawsuits recently were filed in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Parents of South Charleston basketball players seek injunctions over suspension
CHARLESTON - Two parents of South Charleston High School basketball players each filed separate complaints last week seeking an injunction and temporary restraining order against school suspensions.
Attorney found in contempt, has license suspended
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court of Appeals has suspended the license of an attorney and found him in contempt.
Judge sets aside flood trial verdict
BECKLEY – Raleigh County Circuit Judge John Hutchison turned a trial over a flood into a parade of speculation and inflammation.
AG McGraw reaches agreement with out-of-state business
CHARLESTON -- Four West Virginia consumers who say they were unfairly bothered after defaulting on loans that are illegal in the state had their balances wiped out in a recent agreement between West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and Advance America.
Man sues Cheat Lake store after slipping on cooking oil
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County man has filed a lawsuit against a local grocery store after he fell and was injured in the store.
Former Heiner's worker claims wrongful firing
HUNTINGTON - A former employee of a local bakery has filed a suit against his employer, claiming he was fired because he was injured on the job and filed for workers' compensation.
Justices not convinced in pharmacy argument
MORGANTOWN – Affidavits from five authors of the Medical Professional Liability Act of 1986 failed to convince the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals that the act does not cover pharmacies.