News from August 2009
THEIR VIEW: State making big gains because of solid financial management
CHALRESTON -- Working closely with the Legislature and its leaders, we have addressed the tough issues that have long hindered our economic progress and achieved the kind of results that many thought would be impossible to accomplish, even if given a lifetime.
Harron wants to keep info from jurors
Harron WHEELING – Bridgeport radiologist Ray Harron doesn't want jurors in his federal civil fraud trial to learn that a Texas judge exposed his unreliable method, that he pleads the Fifth Amendment or that he lost his medical license in seven states.
Putnam woman's wrongful firing suit dismissed
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman's complaint against her former boss and employers in which she alleged she was fired because of her reports of sexual harassment and illegal conduct has been dismissed.
Appalachian Power says it shouldn't have to pay punitives for man's firing
CHARLESTON – Appalachian Power Company claims it should not have to pay punitive damages to a man who filed a lawsuit against it after he says a faulty security gate arm got him fired.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorney named to WVU Foundation Board
Broughton CLARKSBURG -– Jackson Kelly attorney Marcia Broughton recently was named to the West Virginia University Foundation Board of Directors. She will serve a three-year term.
Insurer wants $150K for fan-related fire
CLARKSBURG -- An insurance company says it was forced to pay a lumber company and a neighboring business more than $150,000 after a fire erupted in the building, caused by a defective exhaust fan.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Long-term care insurance helps you grow wiser today, older tomorrow
CHARLESTON - Americans recognize the need to save for retirement. But few are mindful of the need to protect themselves against the steadily growing costs of long-term care services. Long-term care insurance can cover the costs of long-term care services and protect lifetime savings.
Couple accused of kidnapping sues police
CHARLESTON – A couple publicly accused of kidnapping their grandchild claim they did nothing wrong and are now accusing police of beating the man, unlawfully arresting them and holding them in jail without providing them needed medication.
Judge says Jefferson zoning petition not a public record
CHARLES TOWN - A petition in a Jefferson County zoning case is a private, not a public document, a judge has ruled.
Minn. company wants more info from former employee
BECKLEY – A Minnesota company is asking its former employee to supply it with more information after he filed a suit against the company for its alleged violation of a public policy when it laid him off.
Commission to host hearings on judicial reform
CHARLESTON -– Independent Commission on Judicial Reform Chairman Carte Goodwin informed Gov. Joe Manchin that the commission will host public hearings at Marshall University, West Virginia University and in Charleston in the coming days.
PERSONNEL FILE: Williams earns equity membership with PFFBP
Williams BECKLEY -– The law firm of Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown and Poe is proud to announce that Chip Williams, director of litigation in the firm's Beckley office, has been elected an equity (owner) member of the firm.
Nearly 100 more cancer lawsuits filed against Monsanto
Calwell WINFIELD – Three weeks after an original 50 were filed, nearly 100 more lawsuits have been filed alleging Monsanto and related companies are responsible for causing cancer.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen attorney to speak at insurance law seminar
Nelson CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen attorney Kevin Nelson will speak on "Consent to Settle" provisions in professional insurance policies as part of the Mountaineer Series Insurance Law Seminar to be held on Sept. 11-12, in Morgantown.
PERSONNEL FILE: Crislip elected president of W.Va. Bar Association
Crislip CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly attorney Steve Crislip recently was elected president of the West Virginia Bar Association at its 123rd Annual Meeting.
Gaujot named new Monongalia judge
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin on Tuesday announced his appointment of Phillip D. Gaujot to the newly created judgeship in the 17th Judicial Circuit in Monongalia County.
Supreme Court documentary to debut Sept. 2
CHARLESTON -– A 27-minute documentary about the history of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the Supreme Court Chamber designed by architect Cass Gilbert, and the structure of the West Virginia court system will be debuted at 6 p.m. September 2 at the West Virginia Culture Center.
WVU College of Law presents lecture 'Palestinian Women and the Law'
Shoaibi MORGANTOWN -– Halla E. Shoaibi, an international humanitarian law expert, will kick off a three-part lecture series called "Global Perspectives" on Monday, Aug. 31 at the West Virginia University College of Law with a discussion on "Palestinian Women and the Law."
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl combines with Woodward Hobson & Fulton
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -– Cincinnati-based law firm Dinsmore & Shohl and Louisville-based Woodward, Hobson & Fulton have announced the merger of their firms.
Crime Victims Compensation Fund workshop set for Wednesday
CHARLESTON -- The State Law Library will present a free educational workshop on the West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26.