News from June 2008
McGraw in on JK Harris settlement
McGraw CHARLESTON - A South Carolina firm that promised to settle consumer tax debts has agreed to pay $1.5 million in restitution and change its advertising, under an agreement with 18 state attorneys general.
ALL THINGS JURY: How much are West Virginia juries to blame?
In my last column, I discussed the impact of West Virginia's legal environment on our state's business climate.
PERSONNEL FILE: LAPSWV elects officers, awards scholarships
CHARLESTON -- Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV) held its Fourth Annual Seminar and Meeting on June 6 at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington.
Developer says Christian book store owes $78,000
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County developer has filed a lawsuit against one of its tenants, seeking more than $78,000 in back taxes and other damages.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen recognized by Chambers USA
Williams HUNTINGTON -- Three Huddleston Bolen practice areas have been recognized for their exceptional abilities and standing in the recently published Chambers, USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2008, a national publication.
FiberNet wins National Technology Innovation Award
LAS VEGAS -– FiberNet, a One Communications company, has announced that it was named a national award winner in the Excellence in Network Design and Services –- Network Infrastructure Category at the 2008 NXTComm conference.
Appointments made at Auditor's request, Hughes says
Hughes CHARLESTON – The state's Chief Deputy Attorney General says four attorneys recently appointed as Special Assistant AGs were recommended by the state Auditor's Office.
Woman sues Marshall CTC for wrongful firing
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County woman filed a suit against a local college, claiming she was fired because she is a female.
Oliver to speak at next Business for Breakfast
CHARLESTON -- Kristina Oliver, coaching director of the Advantage Valley Entrepreneurial League System, will be the featured speaker at the next Business for Breakfast event.
Tourism session tests LWV brains and brawn
CHARLESTON -– Members of the 2008 Leadership West Virginia class visited the New River region for the fourth of eight leadership sessions that are taking place throughout the state during 2008.
Ohio woman sues after fall down steps in Huntington
HUNTINGTON - An Ohio woman has filed a suit against a Cabell County woman after she was injured when she fell down several steps at the woman's apartment building.
Brooke judicial officer files suit against Masons
CHARLESTON - A Brooke County administrative law judge has filed a suit against the state Masons, claiming he was forced out after trying to make the group more tolerant.
Case against printing company moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON - A recent lawsuit filed by an Ohio man against a local printing company has been moved to federal court from Cabell Circuit Court.
PERSONNEL FILE: Robert E. Ryan elected partner at Huddleston Bolen
Ryan HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that Robert E. Ryan has been elected to the partnership of the firm.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson recognized by Chambers USA
CLARKSBURG -- Steptoe & Johnson has been ranked number one in five practice categories in the annual Chambers USA guide America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kay Casto members honored by Chambers USA
Booker CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney has announced that member attorneys William W. Booker, Craig M. Kay and Stephen A. Weber were included in 2008 Chambers USA The Clients Guide of America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
McGraw settlement could produce nearly $4M for outside counsel
McGraw CHARLESTON - A settlement designed by Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office will entitle consumers to sales tax breaks on appliances, while private practice attorneys hired by McGraw may rake in almost $4 million.
Greear critical of McGraw appointments
Greear CHARLESTON – Attorney General candidate Dan Greear has called out current AG Darrell McGraw for his recent appointment of three campaign contributors as Special Assistants.
Three special assistant AGs gave to McGraw campaign
CHARLESTON – Three of the four attorneys recently appointed as special assistant Attorneys General in an investigation into teacher annuities have given the maximum $1,000 contributions to AG Darrell McGraw's re-election campaign.
Justices vacate default judgment in oil, gas rights dispute
CHARLESTON – William Groves and Harrolyn Groves of Spencer defied courtroom odds by winning a $704,000 judgment without a lawyer, but now the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals tells them they can't collect it.