News from May 2008
Older Americans must be assured of the right and means to vote
It has long been known that older Americans vote in higher numbers than their younger counterparts. Whether this is due to an increased sense of duty, or the fact that governmental decisions increasingly affect older Americans (Social Security, Medicare, long term care issues), it is a trend not likely to change anytime soon.
PERSONNEL FILE: W.Va. Bar Foundation Fellows named
CHARLESTON -- Judges and lawyers from across West Virginia have been named West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellows.
More settlements reached in Sago cases
CHARLESTON - More settlements are being reached in the suits filed by families of miners involved in the 2006 Sago Mine disaster.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Making room for the junior partner
Last spring, the Boston Globe printed an in-depth story about female lawyers leaving the legal profession at an astonishing rate.
Liberty Bell award to be given to retired Judge Robert Staker
CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard commemorated the 50th anniversary of Law Day on May 1 by presenting the 2008 Liberty Bell Award to retired U.S. District Court Judge Robert J. Staker during the West Virginia Bar Association's Past Presidents' Dinner.
Carney, Jarvis did not obstruct police, Justices rule
Carney CHARLESTON – Wanda Carney and Betty Jarvis did not obstruct police investigating the Mingo County murder of Carla Collins, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
Charleston attorney to argue before U.S. Supreme Court
Giatras CHARLESTON - A Charleston attorney will appear before the highest court in the land this fall, arguing a Second Amendment case that originated from a 2004 arrest of a Marion County man.
SCORE announces May 'Business for Breakfast' event
CHARLESTON -- The State Journal, SCORE and the SBDC have announced the May Business for Breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center's Whitewater Grille. The event will end at 8:30 a.m.
Starcher gives Clifford presentation, presents Hall of Fame awards
Starcher CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry V. Starcher gave a presentation about J.R. Clifford, West Virginia's first African-American attorney and a civil rights pioneer, at the West Virginia All Black Schools Sports and Academic Hall of Fame on April 26 at the Charleston Civic Center.
Defining hate crimes on 'The Law Works'
Ringer CHARLESTON -– On next week's 'The Law Works," host Dan Ringer and his guest will define "hate crimes" in legal terms and how these types of offenses differ from others.
Marshall Executive MBA students honored
Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp presents top EMBA graduate Don Channell of Hurricane with a plaque. Channell earned a 4.0. (Photo by Rick Haye/Marshall University) CHARLESOTN – Fifteen business professionals in the current Marshall University Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) class were honored last weekend during a special hooding ceremony in Charleston.