News from February 2010
PERSONNEL FILE: Four named to Bowles Rice executive committee
McMillan CHARLESTON -- Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love named attorneys Stuart A. McMillan, Michael D. Lorensen and J. Stan Lee to the firm's Executive Committee at its annual partner meeting, according to Managing Partner Tom Heywood.
Kaufman is Kanawha's chief judge for 2010
Tod J. Kaufman is Kanawha Circuit Court's chief judge for 2010. (Photo by Kyla Asbury) CHARLESTON -- Circuit Judge Tod J. Kaufman is serving as the chief judge of the Kanawha Circuit Court.
Delegate seeks to reform AG practices
McGraw CHARLESTON -- A state Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require funds gained through litigation by the state Attorney General's Office to be placed in the General Revenue Fund.
Health care as a human right to be explored by legal expert at WVU College of Law
Kinney MORGANTOWN -- As the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives wrestle with the issue of health care reform, the debate over this critical issue becomes more and more obscured by partisan conflict.
PERSONNEL FILE: Acacia Environmental Group promotes Shanteau
CHARLESTON -– Rachel Shanteau was promoted to Senior Environmental Consultant of Acacia Environmental Group LLC (AEG), effective Jan. 1.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle named Corporate Counsel's Go-To law firm
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced the magazine Corporate Counsel has highlighted it as one of the "Go-To law firms" for 2010.
Challenge to Jackson Co. ordinance moved to federal court
CHARLESTON - A Jackson County couple's fight for the economic viability of their rental property has moved from Ripley to Charleston.
Magistrate Judge merit selection panel named
HUNTINGTON -- A Merit Selection Panel has been established by unanimous vote of the district judges of the Southern District of West Virginia to consider the appointment of a new federal Magistrate Judge in Huntington.
PERSONNEL FILE: ABCWV elects new chairman, board
CHARLESTON -- Associated Builders & Contractors, WV Chapter (ABCWV) is pleased to announce the election of its 2010 Chairman of the Board, Ott Meale, of Morgantown.
PERSONNEL FILE: Lewis Brisbois announces promotions
LOS ANGELES – Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith announced the election of 29 associates to the partnership.
Chief justice's comments spark outcry
Davis CHARLESTON - Groups are reacting to West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis' recently commenting that the state has no need for an intermediate appellate court.
Man sues Delachaux Metal, Huntington Alloys for work-related injury
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Delachaux Metal Inc., Huntington Alloys Corporation and his supervisor for a work-related injury.
WVDOT, Commissioner of Highways sues company for damages of more than $100,000
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways and the Commissioner of Highways is suing Dominion Exploration & Production Inc. after they claim the company caused more than $100,000 in damages.
Kentucky couple names 53 companies in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- An Ashland, Ky., couple named multiple companies in their asbestos-related lawsuit.
Woman sues Olive Garden after falling on sidewalk
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Darden Restaurants Inc. after she slipped and fell at the restaurant and cut her hand.
Man sues Hurricane nursing home for mother's death
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County man is suing the Teays Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Genesis Healthcare Corporation after he claims they are at fault for his mother's death.
Woman sues Huntington man for son's injury
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing a Huntington man after her deceased son was injured at his residence.
Chief Justice advocates fine-tuning, not overhaul, of appellate process
Davis CHARLESTON - Though agreeing there's a perceived problem in the way the state Supreme Court handles appeals, the Court's chief justice said the solution in fixing it is not with an intermediate appellate court.
Woman sues Wallpapers In Stock, owner for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Wallpapers In Stock Inc. and its owner for sexual harassment.
Couple sues Norfolk Southern Railway Company for injuries
WINFIELD -- A man and his wife are suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company for an accident that left him severely injured.