News from September 2007
Larry Starcher's suspicions
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher is no bigot. But he is prejudiced.
Starcher's response even worse, airline says
Starcher CHARLESTON - To Colgan Air, state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher keeps getting more insulting with each passing day.
Cabell woman says EMS to blame for pregnant woman, newborn's deaths
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman has filed a suit against the Cabell County Emergency Medical Services, claiming they caused the death of a pregnant woman.
Boone man says he was victim of racial discrimination
CHARLESTON - A Boone County man has filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he was discriminated against and fired because he is black.
Supreme Court to hear $50 million Massey appeal
CHARLESTON – Five years after Boone County jurors awarded about $50 million on a claim that Massey Coal ruined a man and his business, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will judge the trial.
Kanawha Circuit Court ready to SWARM this week
CHARLESTON - The Kanawha Circuit Court is preparing for a rush of mediation this week, as more than 40 cases will be discussed in hopes of being settled outside of court.
Tabit kicks off campaign for Kanawha Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON - Charleston attorney Joanna Tabit has officially kicked off her public campaign for Kanawha Circuit Court judge.
Steptoe & Johnson sponsors Employee Benefits Seminar
CHARLESTON -- Steptoe & Johnson is the premier sponsor of the West Virginia Bar Association's Employee Benefits Seminar, which will be held Oct. 4 at the Charleston Marriott.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson attorneys names in The Best Lawyers of America
CLARKSBURG -- Fifty-two of Steptoe & Johnson's attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia and Ohio are honored in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for distinguished work in their legal specialties.
PERSONNEL FILE: Barnette to be honored as Angel in Adoption
Barnette CHARLESTON -– Representative Shelley Moore Capito has nominated Dave Barnette as a 2007 Angel in Adoption for his outstanding advocacy of adoption.
This Just In: Kanawha County
Sept. 13
This Just In: Monongalia County
Sept. 18
This Just In: Berkeley County
Sept. 4
This Just In: Cabell County
Sept. 19
This Just In: Jefferson County
Sept. 14
This Just In: Marshall County
Sept. 4
This Just In: Ohio County
Sept. 7
CALA calls McDonald's lawsuit attorney year's top legal system abuser
Houston CHARLESTON - A state legal watchdog group decided its 2007 Champion of Lawsuit Abuse on Thursday, giving it to the attorney at the center of a Monongalia County lawsuit that received nationwide attention.
WVU Hospitals named employer of choice
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University Hospitals has once again been recognized nationally as an employer of choice by two prominent groups.
Plans well under way for Inauguration Week activities at WVU Oct. 14-21
MORGANTOWN -- "Coming Home" is the theme of a week-long celebration Oct. 14-21 at West Virginia University that will culminate with the inauguration of Mike Garrison as the University's 22nd president.