News from November 2009
Huntington ob-gyn sued again for medical malpractice
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington surgeon is being sued again for medical malpractice.
Workman files stinging dissent in $50M case
Workman CHARLESTON -- The lone dissenter in the controversial $50 million case heard three times by the state Supreme Court has harsh words for the majority.
Drug stores: McGraw's 'hunch' is off
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Prescription drug store chains sued by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw are alleging that his lawsuit is based on nothing more than "an erroneous hunch."
Recht shouldn't have prevented insurance hearing, Justices rule
Recht CHARLESTON -– Circuit Judge Arthur Recht of Wheeling prevented a hearing he should have held on a doctor's malpractice insurance policy, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Studying a problem until everyone forgets about it
I just dropped in. To see what condition my commission was in.
PERSONNEL FILE: Nelson Mullins opening first West Virginia office
Williams HUNTINGTON -— Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is opening an office in Huntington on Dec. 1.
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Drugmaker says Mylan attempt to sell generic Copaxone early is illegal
MORGANTOWN -- A Delaware pharmaceutical corporation claims Mylan is illegally attempting to sell a generic form of a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis that the Delaware company patented.
Local lawsuit helped spur crib recall
CHARLESTON – A death of a Fayette County infant helped trigger this week's recall of more than two million cribs, according to a Charleston attorney.
Benjamin, Manchin to dedicate new courtrooms
CHARLESTON -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin and Gov. Joe Manchin III will dedicate two new courtrooms in Mercer County on Monday.
Living the Dream award nominations sought
King CHARLESTON -– The Martin Luther King Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission is seeking nominations for the "Living the Dream" annual awards.
McGraw's office warns West Virginians of scammers
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is warning West Virginians to not respond to e-mail scams.
*** WV Executive Magazine celebrates 2010 Young Guns
CHARLESTON -- Nov. 19 marked the induction of the 11th class of Young Guns for West Virginia Executive.
*** Woman-owned small business lands NASA contract
Judy K. McCauley, Director SBA West Virginia District Office; Arria Whiston, President/CEO, Allegheny Technology Corporation; Dr. Dale S. "Butch" Caffall, Director, NASA IV&V Facility. (Courtesy photo) FAIRMONT -– Allegheny Technology Corporation (ATC), a small woman-owned, disadvantaged company, signed their first federal contact with the NASA IV&V Facility in Fairmont.
*** New ABA Web site to highlight rulings by federal appellate courts
CHICAGO – The American Bar Association recently launched a new Web site intended to inform the media and public of important cases in the nation's federal appellate courts.
*** WVU to pay tribute to coal miners with Miner's Day event
MORGANTOWN -– West Virginia University will pay tribute to coal miners with a Miner's Day program to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. in the Mountainlair Blue Ballroom.
*** West Virginians invited to upcoming holiday events
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin and First Lady Gayle Manchin are encouraging all fellow West Virginians to attend Joyful Night, the state's annual holiday celebration.