News from October 2009
THIS JUST IN: Monongalia County
Oct. 15
THIS JUST IN: Marshall County
Sept. 23
THIS JUST IN: Berkeley County
Sept. 28
THIS JUST IN: Boone County
Sept. 23
Suzuki Motors being sued for negligence
A 2005 Suzuki Boulevard WAYNE —- American Suzuki Motor Corporation is being sued for negligence after the 2007 death of a man on one of its products.
Man sues Charles Town track for work-related injury
CHARLES TOWN -- A former employee is suing Charles Town Races & Slots after being injured at work.
THEIR VIEW: Our next Mike Garrison: Nick Casey as Judge
CHARLESTON -- Lobbyist and Democratic Party Chairman Nick Casey as a federal judge is the making of West Virginia's next Mike Garrison.
State Law Library presents long-term health care info session
CHARLESTON -- The State Law Library is sponsoring a free informational session on long-term health care at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24.
Credit card term changes topic of 'The Law Works'
Ringer CHARLESTON -- For every credit card in your wallet, you'll probably be getting a notice about changes in the company's terms. Some of these will benefit consumers, and others may not.
Woman sues hospital for negligence in mother's death
HUNTINGTON -— A woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital for negligence after the death of her mother.
THEIR VIEW: Rahall feeling the heat
By HOPPY KERCHEVAL
PERSONNEL FILE: Bupp joins Kay Casto & Chaney in Charleston
Bupp CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney has announced that John D. Bupp has been hired as an associate in its Charleston Office.
*** SupCo calendar for 10/26 issue
Motion Docket
West Virginia gets 'A' in national child court report
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia received one of the top grades in a national review of the way states appoint attorneys to represent the interests of children in abuse and neglect juvenile court proceedings.
Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Officers sworn in
McHugh CHARLESTON -- Supreme Court Justice Thomas McHugh on Tuesday swore in four new sex offender intensive supervision officers during a ceremony in the Supreme Court Chamber.
*** Justice unveils The Greenbrier's 'Tribute to the Virginias' package
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Jim Justice, owner and chairman of The Greenbrier, has unveiled an unprecedented offer exclusively for residents of West Virginia and Virginia to stay at the luxurious resort for $59 per night.
Chief Justice speaks to regional Bar meetings
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin is making several speeches to regional meetings of the West Virginia State Bar.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen attorney named to Lawrence County Chamber Board
Baker HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen is pleased to announce that Casey Baker, a Huntington-based attorney with the firm, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Lawrence County (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kevin DeHart joins Steptoe & Johnson
DeHart CLARKSBURG -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Kevin Wayne DeHart as a new associate in the firm's Clarksburg office.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Internal controls for small business
CHARLESTON -- Internal controls are the methods and procedures designed by management to safeguard assets and to manage resources.