News from July 2008
Hampshire man investigated for unauthorized practice of law
CHARLESTON – The state Bar is investigating a Hampshire County man for practicing law without a license.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
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June 25
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June 10
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July 2
Karlin wants to continue work of WVAJ
Karlin MORGANTOWN – Al Karlin sees his new role as president of the West Virginia Association for Justice as that of a steward.
HALT lists best judicial discipline practices, top states
CHARLESTON – In a follow-up to its judicial accountability report card, the legal watchdog group Help Abolish Legal Tyranny recently released a 10 best practices list.
Rodriguez, Michigan to pay $4 million to WVU
Rodriguez MORGANTOWN – Former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez and the University of Michigan will pay $4 million to WVU in an agreement announced July 9.
America observes Probation, Parole & Community Supervision Week
CHARLESTON -– During the week of July 13-19, people across the United States and its territories will recognize the work that probation, parole and community supervision professionals do for our public safety.
ALL THINGS JURY: Three deadly jury research sins
Samples CHARLESTON -- There are many reasons that litigators turn to jury consultants to assist them in preparing for trial. Similarly, there are several issues that jury consultants often face with clients that require thoughtful communications in order to explain the limits of trial research.
THEIR VIEW: Take me out of the ballgame!
Dys CHARLESTON -- I was recently in Washington, D.C. for some meetings with pro-family leaders and politicians. Following a day's worth of meetings, I was graciously given a ticket to watch the Washington Nationals play the Anaheim Angels.
Standalone inside art for 7/14 issue: MU band renovations
Members of Marshall University's chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, the national band honorary fraternity, are renovating the band room in Smith Music Hall. Those pictured are Shawna Hatten and Amy Holliday. (Photos by Rick Haye, Marshall University)
Standalone inside art for 7/14 issue: Governor welcomes German ambassador
On June 26, Gov. Joe Manchin welcomed German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth and his wife to West Virginia. (Photo by Steven W. Rotsch, Governor's Office)
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert welcomes two new attorneys
Haddad MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert L.C. is pleased to announce that it has hired two new attorneys to join its Charleston and Martinsburg offices.
PERSONNEL FILE: 28 Jackson Kelly attorneys named 2008 Super Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that 28 of the firm's West Virginia lawyers have been named as Super Lawyers in the 2008 issue of Super Lawyers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman, Thomas & Battle ranked in Chambers USA
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle, one of the largest law firms in the region, recently announced firm and attorney rankings in 2008 Chambers USA.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four Martin & Seibert lawyers recognized as 'Super Lawyers'
Jones MARTINSBURG -- Walter M. Jones III, Clarence E. Martin III, Susan R. Snowden and E. Kay Fuller have been recognized as "Super Lawyers" in West Virginia in their respective fields.
State earns passing grade on judicial discipline report card
CHARLESTON – West Virginians have one more reason to exclaim "Thank God for Mississippi."