News from September 2008
Wal-Mart wants injury case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – Wal-Mart has asked to have a Kanawha County lawsuit filed against it moved to federal court.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle grow Charleston, Morgantown offices
Asghar CHARLESTON -– The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce that Alyesha P. Asghar, M. Katherine Crockett, Timothy D. Houston and Tamara B. Williamson have joined the firm.
Supreme Court calendar for 9/22 issue
Motion Docket
PERSONNEL FILE: Six new attorneys admitted to practice 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 Sept. 3.
Child, family services and Title IV-E foster care assistance reviews
Davis CHARLESTON -– The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families had been collaborating for nearly two years in preparation for the second West Virginia Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) this week.
PERSONNEL FILE: Gallagher named managing member for Morgantown office of Steptoe & Johnson
MORGANTOWN -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian D. Gallagher to the position of Managing Member of its Morgantown office.
Nitro tire fire residents eligible for up to $291; lawyers get $475,000
Calwell CHARLESTON -- Nearly 6,000 St. Albans and Nitro residents who were ordered to stay in their homes for almost a day after a massive fire broke out in 2006 are eligible for up to $291 in damages.
Ireland, VA to provide voting help for veterans
MARTINSBURG -- West Virginia Secretary of State Betty Ireland, along with Paul Hutter, General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Ann Brown, FACHE, Medical Director of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, joined together at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center to focus attention on efforts to ensure that residents and patients of VA facilities receive the assistance they need to register
Manchin, AARP Foundaton announce new program
SOUTH CHARLESTON – Older West Virginians soon will have help managing their finances, thanks to a program announced Sept. 17 by Gov. Joe Manchin and Dr. Joyce Payne, Chair of the AARP Foundation Board of Directors.
More suits may be coming against Fayette officers
CHARLESTON -- Two Fayette County residents have filed suits against police officers in the Montgomery and Smithers Police Departments, alleging the officers violated their rights after multiple unlawful stops and arrests.
Some of W.Va. chief justice's e-mail subject to disclosure, judge rules
Maynard CHARLESTON - A Kanawha Circuit judge has ordered the state Supreme Court to release five e-mails between Chief Justice Spike Maynard and the head of a major corporation.
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Company says discrimination case should be dismissed
A Pennsylvania company that was sued by one of its former employees for alleged discrimination resulting in termination has asked that the federal case be dismissed.
Pollster defends Supreme Court findings
CHARLESTON - The company that's recent poll was criticized by a state Supreme Court candidate said Tuesday that its methodology closer resembled the coming election.
Orkin man forced to leave job after seeing boss in compromising encounter
An Ohio County couple have filed suit against a corporation and an Ohio County woman, alleging a sexual encounter forced the man to leave his job.
Ketchum says lead is bigger than advertised
Ketchum CHARLESTON - State Supreme Court candidate Menis Ketchum says a recent poll that shows him in a close fight with Republican challenger Beth Walker is misleading.
Sandra Day O'Connor recommended for review of WV court system
Former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor may soon lead the way for a reform of West Virginia's judicial system.
Attorney says cops unlawfully arrested him twice for DUI
A Charleston attorney charged with two DUIs has filed a federal lawsuit against three Charleston police officers, Charleston's police chief and mayor and the city, alleging the officers unlawfully arrested him twice.
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