News from March 2009
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Massey lawyers want justices to review Benjamin's voting record
Benjamin WASHINGTON -– Lawyers for Massey Energy are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider West Virginia Chief Justice Brent Benjamin's voting record when it comes to the coal giant.
THEIR VIEW: Webster can't keep her hands off Workers' Comp
Sprouse CHARLESTON -- If the House leadership adds a revamping of the medical malpractice reform to their agenda, then they will completely want to rewrite the two actual success stories in our state over the last 10 years.
CLE on electronic discovery set for March 13 in Bridgeport
HUNTINGTON -- Second Creek Technologies again is offering a day of Continuing Legal Education focusing on the new federal rules of electronic discovery.
Justices clear judge in Mineral Co. firing case
CHARLESTON – Three Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals cleared Circuit Judge Andrew Frye of a damage claim from a former Mineral County magistrate court clerk he fired after her son filed to run for circuit clerk.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen attorney honored as Coach of the Year
Nelson CHARLESTON -- Kevin Nelson, a partner with Huddleston Bolen LLP and girls' soccer coach at Charleston Catholic High School, has been named 2008 Mideast Sectional coach of the year by the National Federation of High School Coaches Association.
Judge right in Hurricane election dispute, Justices rule
CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision prohibiting the city council of a Putnam County municipality from considering a mayoral candidate's challenge of disputed ballots.
Ohio firm says Huntington metal company stiffed them
HUNTINGTON -- A Columbus, Ohio, company is suing Huntington Alloys Corporation, the United Steel Workers of America union and two individuals for more than $100,000 because it says the metal company didn't pay for renting uniforms for workers.
Company says church never paid for construction
MARTINSBURG -- A Virginia-based construction and engineering firm is suing a Destiny Baptist Church and its trustees, claiming it was hired to design and build a church but was never paid.
Va. man wants $1 million from car wreck
MARTINSBURG –- A Virginia man wants $1 million after he claims he was rear-ended by a pair of careless drivers in Berkeley County.
Newspaper sues county clerk over FOIA
CHARLES TOWN -- The Shepherdstown Observer newspaper has filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County Clerk over her refusal to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request.
Huntington jeweler claims N.J. company guilty of fraud
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington jeweler says a New Jersey enterprise swindled it out of at least $25,175 through fraudulent business practices.
Business for Breakfast event set for March 20
CHARLESTON -- The March Business for Breakfast event is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at the Charleston Town Center Marriott's Whitewater Grille.