News from July 2009
THEIR VIEW: Mountaintop mining and public opinion in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- The last few weeks have seen the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Environmental and Public Works hold hearings to examine mountaintop removal and a Hollywood actress and other environmental activists arrested while protesting a mine site in Southern West Virginia.
Suit alleges landlord created hostile environment for female tenants
PARKERSBURG - A Wood County man is named a civil rights lawsuit alleging he engaged in pattern of inappropriate behavior with three of his female tenants during a four-year period.
*** Standalone p1 art for 7/20 issue: Lessons in energy
About 400 middle school students from around the state recently visited West Virginia University for Energy Day, a daylong event aimed at educating young people on the topic of energy. (Photo courtesy of WVU News and Information Services)
PERSONNEL FILE: Allen Guthrie & Thomas lawyers recognized
CHARLESTON – Allen Guthrie & Thomas lawyers were honored by selection in recently published lawyer ranking publications.
PERSONNEL FILE: Glyptis admitted before Pa. Supreme Court
Glyptis WHEELING - Phillip T. Glyptis, an associate in Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso's Wheeling office, has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Lawyers in asbestos MDL settle dispute over 'dysfunctional database'
Robreno PHILADELPHIA – Lawyer Jeffrey Varas of Hazelhurst, Miss., who charged that defendants in national asbestos litigation generated false allegations against his clients from a dysfunctional database, withdrew the charge a week later.
House Judiciary chair Webster sued for defamation
Webster CHARLESTON -- Charleston attorney and House of Delegates Judiciary Chairwoman Carrie Webster is being sued by a man who says she filed a motion in a pending case that falsely said he is a sex offender.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: The case for the Googol Dollar Bill
Recently, the word "trillion" marked a new significance in the American economy.
McGraw, 34 other AGs reach settlement with drug companies
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and 35 other attorneys general have announced a major settlement with two drug companies that delayed negative findings from a clinical trial.
State Law Library presents basic legal research workshop
CHARLESTON -- The State Law Library will present a free educational workshop on basic legal research at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.
Huddleston Bolen to present Business4Breakfast seminar
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen and The State Journal will present a Business4Breakfast seminar titled "The Do's and Don'ts of Employee Handbooks" on July 22 in Huntington.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen Legal Assistant earns CLA Professional Credential
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that Lacy A. Stamper successfully has completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and now is certified to use the "CLA" professional designation.
Arguments set in Massey appeal
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- Arguments have been set in the West Virginia Supreme Court for the third round of Massey Energy's appeal of a $50 million verdict against it.
Satellite installers want man's overtime case dismissed
MARTINSBURG – The companies that install Dish Network satellites in West Virginians homes are asking the federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against them in which a man says he was not paid for overtime hours he worked.
Former Charles Town track workers seek pay for overtime
MARTINSBURG – Two former Charles Town Races and Slots employees claim they were not paid for overtime hours they worked.
Va. man says he was victim of age discrimination
BLUEFIELD -- A Virginia man is accusing his employer of age discrimination after he says he received more than $50,000 less than his co-workers in similar positions.
Chemical companies say they aren't to blame for woman's injuries
CLARKSBURG -- Two chemical companies accused of manufacturing a chemical that allegedly burned a Marion County woman's face say they are not responsible for making the substance and are asking the court to dismiss her case against them.
Calhoun man sues over unsafe road
CLARKSBURG – A Calhoun County man has filed a lawsuit against the secretary for the West Virginia Department of Transportation and the superintendent of Calhoun County Schools, saying they have done nothing to fix a hazardous road condition.
CALA: Berger's replacement an important decision
Manchin CHARLESTON -- A non-profit legal advocacy group is calling on Gov. Joe Manchin to choose wisely in naming a replacement for Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger, who was nominated to fill a federal court vacancy.
Suit says woman on cell phone caused son's traffic death
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit blames a woman who was talking on her cell phone while driving for running over and killing a Huntington man.