News from November 2009
*** Manchin gives state employees full day off for Christmas Eve
CHARLESTON -– Gov. Joe Manchin has announced that he has declared an additional one-half day off on Thursday, Dec. 24, which will constitute a full day off on Christmas Eve for all state government employees.
THEIR VIEW: Capito is right about health reform
Roberts CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Rep. Shelley Moore Capito for voting against House Bill 3962, the health insurance "reform" bill that narrowly passed the House of Representatives.
Man facing life for officer's murder gets new trial
CHARLESTON -– Michael Martin, facing life in prison without mercy for his part in the murder of Beckley policeman Chuck Smith, has won a new trial.
Woman sues Rite Aid after injury at Lavalette store
WAYNE -- A woman is suing Rite Aid after an injury in their Lavalette store.
Woman sues former employer, two supervisors for unlawful termination
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing her former employer and two supervisors for unlawful termination.
Former employee sues Coal River Mining for work-related injury
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Coal River Mining after a work-related injury.
Woman sues two Charleston physicians for malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing two Charleston physicians after multiple surgeries left her without the use of her hands.
Multiplex sues Raleigh school board, School Building Authority for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- Multiplex Inc. is suing the Raleigh County Board of Education and the state School Building Authority for breach of contract.
Man sues CAMC, doctor for wife's death
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Charleston Area Media Center and one of its physicians after the death of his wife on Sept. 11, 2007.
Woman sues Outback Steakhouse for injury
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Outback Steakhouse after she claims she was injured.
PERSONNEL FILE: Ashley Saville-Amtower joins Steptoe & Johnson
Saville-Amtower MORGANTOWN -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Ashley Saville-Amtower as a new associate in the firm's Morgantown office.
Breach of contract suit friviolously filed, firm partner says
Sadd CHARLESTON - A recently dismissed lawsuit against a Charleston law firm, and one of its associates should never have been filed in the first place, says one of the firm's partners.
Flaherty eager to serve on WVU Board of Governors
Flaherty CHARLESTON -- A Charleston attorney said he is honored and humbled to be appointed to the West Virginia University Board of Governors.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kay Casto attorneys recognized
Booker CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney has announced that Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named William W. Booker as the "Charleston, WV Best Lawyers Banking Lawyer of the Year" for 2010.
PERSONNEL FILE: Five Jackson Kelly attorneys named among Charleston's best for 2010
Cappellanti CHARLESTON -– The 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-review publication in the legal profession ("Best Lawyers"), has named five Jackson Kelly lawyers as Charleston, W.Va. Best Lawyers' 2010 Lawyers of the Year.
Attorney attacks tainted jurors, Justices rule
CHARLESTON -– A Huntington attorney tainted Cabell County jurors with personal attacks on an opposing lawyer, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided.
PERSONNEL FILE: Flynn joins Spilman team as associate
Flynn CHARLESTON -– Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce that Charity K. Flynn has joined the firm as an associate.
Supreme Court recognizes Adoption Month
State Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman poses with nine-year-old Savannah Emch after a Nov. 19 press conference about National Adoption Month. Savannah was adopted two years ago, and Workman has an adopted son. (Photos by Michael Switzer for the state Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -– Nine-year-old Savannah Emch said it more eloquently than all the adults who preceded her could. "Now I'm happy," she said. "I have a home."
Darrell in the Doghouse
Maybe you co-signed a car loan for your son and he "forgot" to make the monthly payments.
Ruling on goodwill could affect many state businesses
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court is expected to decide soon whether it will hear an appeal in a divorce case that could have implications for many businesses in the state.