News from October 2007
McGraw's chief deputy calls proposed code 'a red herring'
Hughes CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw's chief deputy on Thursday called the U.S. Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform's proposed code of conduct for AGs an attempt to stop AGs across the country from enforcing consumer laws.
Man says nursing home to blame for mother's death
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man claims the neglect his mother was shown at a local nursing home caused her death and he is seeking damages for her estate.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Conscience and clients
The film "Michael Clayton" may be yet another cinematic example of art imitating life, or more appropriately, art imitating law.
Felony incent still haunts Milton woman 20 years later
CHARLESTON – Fifteen years after Debbie Plumley finished serving time for felony incest, she must close an informal nursing home in Milton because of her crime.
Learning and reaffirming from world leaders
CHARLESTON -- The last two weeks have been a busy time of travel for me. I've met with company officials and business leaders in New York City, and in Quebec and Ontario, Canada.
AG's office sues Wetzel County funeral home
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office on Wednesday filed suit against a Wetzel County funeral home and its owner, alleging misappropriation of preneed funeral money.
ILR proposes code of conduct for AGs
McGraw WASHINGTON, D.C. - Citing a need to end prejudicial practices, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform on Wednesday proposed a new code of conduct for state attorneys general.
PERSONNEL FILE: Potter to take part in Russian ambassador conference
CHARLESTON -- Thomas Potter, a retired Member of Jackson Kelly, PLLC, will participate in the U.S. – Russia Joint Conference on the Rule of Law. The conference is presented jointly by the People to People Ambassador Programs and the Faculty of Law at St. Petersburg State University.
Braxton magistrate pleads not guilty to conspiracy charge
SUTTON – Braxton County Magistrate Carolyn Cruickshanks pleaded not guilty Oct. 23 to a charge that she conspired with her son to retaliate against a witness who helped send her son to jail.
Prominent civil rights attorney Henderson dies
HUNTINGTON - A prominent Huntington attorney, know for his work as a civil rights leader, has died.
Jury orders DuPont to pay nearly $200 million in punitive damages
CLARKSBURG - A Harrison County jury has ordered DuPont to pay $196.2 million in punitive damages after the company was convicted of wanton, willful and reckless conduct.
Poca woman claims she was fired after learning she was being taped
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against her former employer, claiming she was fired after discovering a tape of conversations she was having.
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.
Clendenin woman sues after slip, fall at Speedway
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a national convenience store chain, claiming she was injured when she fell at an area gas station.
Supreme Court Law Library to host workshop
CHARLESTON -– The West Virginia Supreme Court Law Library will host a FREE workshop on "Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft" on Wednesday.
PERSONNEL FILE: Peter J. Raupp joins Steptoe & Johnson
Raupp CHARLESTON -– Peter J. Raupp has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm's Charleston office.
Man sues building
Jim Casey is supposed to be the West Virginia trial lawyers' lobbyist, not its caricature.
Woman broke foot during swim class, sues YMCA
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a suit against a local gym after she broke her foot during a swim class in the pool.
Not enough Justices to hear flood appeal
Calwell CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Stuart Calwell approached the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Oct. 10 hoping to revive hundreds of six-year-old suits over flooding around Beckley, but the Court vanished before his eyes.
Md. man says strip club bouncer bounced him too harshly
CHARLES TOWN - A Maryland man has filed a suit against a Jefferson County strip club after he was injured when he was thrown out.