News from October 2007
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman, Thomas & Battle adds several new attorneys
Foster CHARLESTON -– The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC is pleased to announce the following attorneys have joined the firm.
SupCo calendar for 10/8 issue
Argument Docket
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl ranked tops in nation for mining law
Curtz CINCINNATI – Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has received the highest ranking in the nation in Mining Law from Best Lawyers, a respected peer-review publication. Seven Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys received individual Best Lawyers' recognition in Mining Law - the most of any law firm in the United States.
Hurricane mayoral race still being contested
HURRICANE -– In a scene reminiscent of the 2000 presidential election, questionable ballots have resulted in the candidates for Hurricane's mayoral race turning to the courts to determine the rightful winner.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bailey named to WVU College of Law Development Council
Bailey CHARLESTON -- Charles R. Bailey, Esq., has been appointed to the West Virginia University College of Law Development Council.
Voting a Provisional Ballot can be confusing
CHARLESTON -- One of the issues that surfaces among voters and the media from time to time pertains to the use and voting of provisional ballots.
Ireland announces state Voter Hall of Fame
CHARLESTON -- Secretary of State Betty Ireland has announced the creation of the West Virginia Voter Hall of Fame to honor state citizens who have voted in every West Virginia General Election for at least 50 consecutive years.
Secretary of State's Office to update voter registration records
Ireland CHARLESTON -- In an attempt to gather missing voter identification information now required by the Help America Vote Act, the Secretary of State's Office mailed notices to registered voters whose registration records lacked pertinent information.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman, Thomas & Battle attorneys listed among Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC recently announced the 2008 list of The Best Lawyers in America.
W.Va. Bar Association wraps up 121st annual meeting
HOT SPRINGS, Va. -- The West Virginia Bar Association recently held its 121st Annual Meeting at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va.
CALA: Starcher again an embarrassment
Starcher CHARLESTON - Citing his long history of creating headlines from behind the bench that began in a high-profile rape case almost 14 years ago, the state's legal watchdog group on Wednesday called for the resignation of state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher.
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert welcomes new attorneys
MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert L.C. is continuing the growth of its Collections Group, adding two attorneys to the Firm's practice group.
Woman says DHHR didn't protect son shot by grandfather
CHARLESTON - The mother of a boy shot by his grandfather has filed a suit against the Department of Health and Human Services, claiming employees of the department did not provide protective services to her son.
Woman says apartment complex to blame for injury on storm drain
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman filed a personal injury lawsuit against the companies that own and manage her apartment after she was injured on the property.
Woman sues after slip, fall at Charleston Civic Center event
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against the City of Charleston after she slipped and fell during an event at the Charleston Civic Center.
Woman says former boss sexually harassed her
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against her former employer, claiming her supervisor sexually harassed her.
Man sues Nitro over injuries related to arrest
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man filed a suit against the City of Nitro after he was seriously injured when city police officers arrested him.
Cabell man sues Huntington for sidewalk fall
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County man has filed a suit against the City of Huntington after he fell on a sidewalk after leaving a fast food restaurant.