News from November 2007
State Supreme Court suspends license of Maryland attorney
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has indefinitely suspended the law license of a Maryland attorney.
Shabazz made appearance in N.C. during Duke lacrosse rape case
Malik Shabazz, center, rallied in May 2006 in Durham, N.C., during the height of the Duke lacrosse scandal. CHARLESTON – Almost 18 months to the day he took center stage in leading a anti-hate rally through the streets of Charleston, a Washington, D.C., attorney played a bit piece in the drama that unfolded in Durham, N.C., regarding the Duke lacrosse rape case.
This Just In: Kanawha County
Nov. 13
This Just In: Jefferson County
Nov. 15
This Just In: Cabell County
Nov. 15
A time to give thanks ... after you sign
Thanksgiving. It used to be a simple holiday to give thanks, of course, for a successful harvest. Later, we gave thanks for our many blessings. Then, football was added and made it a nearly perfect holiday.
W. Va. SC lets Massey off $50 million hook, Starcher furious
Davis CHARLESTON - More than half of the state Supreme Court justices said Wednesday it agreed with a Boone County jury award of more than $50 million against Massey Energy, but had no choice but to drop it.
Man waited too long to sue water company, Justices say
Albright CHARLESTON – Mark Roberts waited too long to sue West Virginia American Water Company for causing the toe of his hill to slide down on his road, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman, Thomas & Battle named Corporate Counsel's 'Go-To law firm'
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC recently announced the magazine Corporate Counsel has highlighted it as one of the "Go-To law firms" for 2008.
Man sues after he was tackled, knocked off second floor of apartment building
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County man filed a suit against a man who tackled him and knocked him through the railing on the second floor of an apartment building.
Wayne woman says Verizon fired her because of disability
CHARLESTON - A Wayne County woman has filed a suit against her previous employer, seeking to be reinstated to her job, claiming she was fired because of a disability.
Mingo man seeks damages for Wayne mine accident
Rockspring's Camp Creek mine in Wayne County. CHARLESTON - A Mingo County man has filed a suit against a state mine company after he was injured in one of its mines.
New changes to the Workers' Comp system for vendors and providers
CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Jane L. Cline announced last week that providers and vendors for active workers' compensation claimants who have a date of injury prior to July 1, 2005, should check their mail carefully during the next 30 days for notifications regarding a change in the Third Party Administrator (TPA) handling those claims.
MU seniors to conduct public forum on local economic development
HUNTINGTON -– Marshall University seniors from Political Science and International Affairs are conducting a public forum on economic development in the Huntington area.
Two Marshall business faculty members awarded Kermit McGinnis professorships
HUNTINGTON -– Two professors in the Marshall University Lewis College of Business were awarded Kermit McGinnis Professorships during a reception at the home of Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp.
Decision on McGraw appeal of tobacco ruling not made yet
McGraw CHARLESTON - The appeal of a March decision against state Attorney General Darrell McGraw made its first appearance Tuesday in the state's Supreme Court.
Inmate sues jail for third time over fall down steps
CHARLESTON - An inmate at South Central Regional Jail in Charleston has refiled a lawsuit against the jail for a third time after his previous two efforts were dismissed.
Man's estate sues 65 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia woman filed an asbestos lawsuit against 65 companies on behalf of the estate of a man who died of complications from an asbestos-related disease.
All Things Jury: Predicting damages not the best use of jury research
Samples CHARLESTON -- Jury research is a powerful tool if properly utilized. When designing a research project, experienced researchers focus on the issues that are best addressed through the research process, while recognizing its limitations.