News from November 2009
Making the crime fit the punishment
Joseph Stalin's infamous KGB chief, Lavrenti Beria, had a unique approach to justice.
Man sues Ohio County Board of Education, co-worker for harassment
WHEELING -- An employee is suing the Ohio County Board of Education and a co-worker who harassed him.
West Liberty student sues over campus assault
WHEELING -- A West Liberty State University student is suing another student after being assaulted on campus.
Former employee sues Columbia, NiSource for breach
WHEELING -- A former employee is suing Columbia Gas Transmission and NiSource Corporate Services Company for breach of contract.
Morgantown attorney surrenders law license amidst 41 ethics complaints
CHARLESTON - Following numerous allegations he'd abandoned his clients, a Monongalia County attorney has decided to abandon his license to practice law.
Carrick had few disciplinary problems prior to '08
CHARLESTON - Prior to his suspension and subsequent annulment, records show only a handful of complaints were lodged with C. Patrick Carrick in his 31-year legal career in which only one led to disciplinary action.
Parents of boys killed in wreck can't sue state, Justices rule
Workman CHARLESTON -– Parents of two young men who drowned when their vehicle dropped off the edge of a single lane bridge can't sue the state Division of Highways, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
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Bicyclist sues after being struck by vehicle
CHARLESTON -— A man is suing after vehicle struck him while he was riding a bicycle.
*** W.Va. Tax Modernization Project seeks public proposals
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Department of Revenue Secretary Virgil T. Helton and Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris have announced that the West Virginia Tax Modernization Project will share initial project proposals and will seek public input and ideas to modernize and improve West Virginia taxes.
Federal judge dismisses Jefferson zoning appeal
MARTINSBURG – U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey won't second guess a West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decision approving construction of homes on 123 acres in Jefferson County.
THEIR VIEW: Berger works her way to the top
Kercheval MORGANTOWN -- Irene Berger likes to crochet in her spare time. It takes hour after hour of pulling loops of yarn through other loops until you finally finish the pattern.
Brown considering run for Kanawha judge post
Brown CHARLESTON -- Kathy Brown, a Charleston attorney and former television anchor, is one of seven people chosen for an appointment by Gov. Joe Manchin to fill the position soon to be vacated by Judge Irene C. Berger.
PERSONNEL FILE: McCarthy joins Steptoe & Johnson
McCarthy CHARLESTON -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Michael McCarthy as a new associate in the firm's Charleston office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Roles named a 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers
Roles CINCINNATI –- Four Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys, including one based in West Virginia, have been recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America 2010.
Mylan sues Post-Gazette for libel
MORGANTOWN -- Mylan Pharmaceuticals is suing the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette again, this time for libel.