News from April 2010
Nelson Mullins attorneys move to new Huntington location
Williams HUNTINGTON -- The West Virginia attorneys of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough have moved into a new location to allow for the eventual expansion of the law firm's services in the Tri-State area covering West Virginia and parts of Kentucky and Ohio.
CALA criticizes attorney's mine disaster ad
Underwood CHARLESTON -- A legal reform group is criticizing the timing of an attorney's advertisement in the wake of the recent Raleigh County mine tragedy, while the attorney says he was simply trying to give a helping hand.
Justices throw hammer down in Jefferson zoning hearing case
CHARLESTON – With a triple whammy, the Supreme Court of Appeals disqualified two members of Jefferson County's board of zoning appeals and the board's lawyer from a hearing on a permit for 600 new homes.
Public defender can't be sued for mistake, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – John David Mooney of Huntington, who spent five years in prison because public defender Michael Frazier made a mistake, can't sue Frazier for malpractice.
PERSONNEL FILE: Two Morgantown attorneys receive Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Award
Long MORGANTOWN -– Jason Long and David Thomas, partners in the Morgantown office of Dinsmore & Shohl, have been honored as recipients of the 2010 Generation Next: 40 Under 40 award.
Steptoe Professorship of Property Law established at WVU
MORGANTOWN -- The Robert M. Steptoe and James D. Steptoe Professorship of Property Law has been established at the College of Law at West Virginia University, made possible by gifts from the Steptoe family.
PERSONNEL FILE: Goodwill Industries honors Lindell
Lindell CHARLESTON -– Norman Lindell, a Human Resources Consultant with the Labor and Employment practice group of Steptoe & Johnson, was recently honored by Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley.
Steptoe & Johnson law blog is tool in 'employment essentials'
MORGANTOWN -– Attorneys in the labor and employment practice group of Steptoe & Johnson have launched the latest component to the firm's Web presence – a Labor and Employment blog.
Insurer isn't responsible for Hayhurst in wrongful death suit, Justices rule
Davis CHARLESTON – Cincinnati Insurance Company won't have to cover lawyer Richard Hayhurst for any damage he caused in the course of a wrongful death suit, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled on April 1.
Wood Co. attorney sentenced to 21 months for tax evasion
Parkersburg attorney Richard A. Hayhurst, foreground, leaves the U.S. District courthouse in Charleston on April 14 following his sentencing on tax evasion charges. (Photo by Lawrence Smith) CHARLESTON -- As many West Virginians scrambled to file their taxes by the April 15 deadline, one Wood County attorney learned the hard way what happens when those taxes aren't paid.
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Argument Docket
Former employee sues attorney for failure to pay wages
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County woman is suing an attorney because she claims he owes her more than $4,000 in wages.
PERSONNEL FILE: Krieger joins Steptoe & Johnson's energy team
Kreiger CHARLESTON -– Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, has announced that Kurt L. Krieger has joined the firm, Of Counsel, and will be a member of the firm's energy team in Charleston.
THEIR VIEW: Manchin reflects on mine tragedy
By JOE MANCHIN
Former employee sues Penske for not paying wages on time
HUNTINGTON -- A Pomeroy, Ohio, man is suing his former employer for failure to pay wages in a timely manner after his employment was terminated.
Business basics workshop set for South Charleston
CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Chapter of SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Businesses) is taking reservations for "Start Up Basics and Business Concepts" on Saturday, April 17 at the South Charleston Public Library.
Ohio couple names 66 companies in product liability suit
CHARLESTON —- A Marietta, Ohio, man and his wife are suing 66 companies after he claims he developed emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis because of exposure to heavy metals and chemicals.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing the Kroger Company after she fell and was injured in the store.
Two women name 61 companies in asbestos lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- Two women are suing 61 companies in an asbestos-related lawsuit.
Woman sues Nissan for vehicle defects
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Nissan North America Inc. after he claims the company failed to repair defects in his vehicle.