News from November 2008
PERSONNEL FILE: HBS, HFS present at law conference
LEWISBURG -- Brett Hersh, President of Hersh Business Services (HBS), was a presenter at the West Virginia Employment Lawyers Association's annual conference, held Oct. 24-25 in Lewisburg.
PERSONNEL FILE: New lawyers admitted to practice law in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- The following lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals on Oct. 29.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson paralegal honored
Shingleton CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club named Lorena Shingleton, ACP the first "Member of the Year" at its Second Annual Energy Industry Appreciation Luncheon held on Oct. 21 at the Marriott in Charleston.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle continues to grow
Thomas CHARLESTON -- The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce that Judith P. Thomas, Christina S. Terek, Leigh B. Anderson and Allison L. Carr have joined the firm.
Man files $19 million racial discrimination suit against Wal-Mart, Pepsi
MARTINSBURG - A Berkley County man has filed a federal suit against Wal-Mart and eight of its employees along with Pepsi and one of its employees for more than $19 million, alleging racial discrimination and a conspiracy of the companies' employees to fire him.
Va. woman sues after accident at racetrack
MARTINSBURG - A Virginia woman has filed a federal suit against Charles Town Races and Slots, alleging she was hospitalized after she fell out of a chair while playing the slot machines.
Berkeley man says dog attacked him at his home
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley man has filed a suit after a golden retriever attacked him at his home.
Woman says she was fired after office pill incident
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County woman has filed a suit against her former employer, claiming she was fired for being a "whistle blower" after she was offered pills in the office.
Ketchum has no need to play catch-up, leads S.C. race throughout
Ketchum CHARLESTON - Menis Ketchum's strong showing Tuesday night in the race for two open spots on the West Virginia Supreme Court even surprised him.
McGraw earns fifth term as AG
McGraw CHARLESTON - Another close race, another win for state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Little change in circuit courts
Zakaib CHARLESTON - In most of the circuit court races across the state, incumbents seem to lead the way back to the bench Tuesday.
Stowers ousts Eagloski in close race for spot on Putnam court
Eagloski WINFIELD - In a race that was close until the last vote was counted, attorney Phillip M. Stowers defeated incumbent Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Ed Eagloski early Wednesday.
Manchin, McCain on way to easy wins in W.Va.
Manchin CHARLESTON - As expected, Gov. Joe Manchin has apparently won re-election, defeating Republican challenger Russ Weeks, and Republican presidential candidate John McCain has received West Virginia's five electoral votes.
Heavy voting going smoothly so far, official says
Ireland CHARLESTON -- Glitches are few and far between on Election Day, and voter turnout in West Virginia seems to be high.
Greear seeks investigation into McGraw campaign practices
CHARLESTON -- Republican attorney general candidate Dan Greear is calling for a full investigation into campaign activity within incumbent AG Darrell McGraw's office.
AG McGraw gets family help in re-election bid
Darrell McGraw CHARLESTON - The son of a former West Virginia Supreme Court justice recently spent almost $12,000 to help his uncle, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw, in his bid for re-election.
Manhattan Institute takes on W.Va. courts in latest report
McGraw NEW YORK - Businesses are skittish about investing their resources in West Virginia because of the state's troubled legal system, a report released Monday by The Manhattan Institute says.
Manchin stands behind Obama after coal comments, others rip senator
Manchin CHARLESTON – Gov. Joe Manchin stands behind Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama after comments the senator made earlier this year concerning his plan to aggressively charge polluters for carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.
McCain campaign goes after Obama's coal comments
McCain CHARLESTON -- John McCain's presidential campaign quickly seized upon Barack Obama's comments about the coal industry on Sunday.