News from September 2009
McGraw sues Rite-Aid, others over generic pricing
McGraw CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and five private lawyers accuse Rite-Aid and other pharmacies of overcharging for generic drugs.
Pfizer reaches $2.3 billion federal settlement
Sebelius WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-- Pfizer Inc. and a subsidiary have reached a $2.3 billion settlement Wednesday with the U.S. government over the pharmaceutical giant's now-withdrawn medication Bextra and other medications.
Recent drug arrest latest in series for Charleston attorney
Alderman CHARLESTON - Including being on bond from one three months ago, court records show a Charleston attorney was arrested on three other occasions for drug-related charges in addition to his most recent arrest.
Commission hears about N.C. 'voter-owned' elections
Bryant HUNTINGTON - Should West Virginia implement public financing for judicial elections, North Carolina might serve as a model.
Woman says wrong allergy shot sent her into shock
HUNTINGTON -- A woman says she underwent anaphylactic shock after doctors at University Family Allergy stabbed her with the wrong allergy shot.
Nicholas County getting new magistrate
SUMMERSVILLE -- Nicholas County Magistrate Robert Gordon Jr. has announced his retirement effective Oct. 16.
PERSONNEL FILE: Six Jenkins Fenstermaker attorneys honored
Golder HUNTINGTON -– Jenkins Fenstermaker, a Huntington-based law firm, has announced that six of its attorneys recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
State Law Library to host grandparents' rights workshop
CHARLESTON -– In recognition of Grandparents' Day, the State Law Library will present a FREE informational workshop on grandparents' rights at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Dean: Lawmakers scared to tick off trial bar
Dean WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Darren McKinney, spokesman for the American Tort Reform Association, concluded Monday that former Presidential candidate Howard Dean is a man with a history of speaking his mind.