News from July 2010
Lawyer says Massey handling disaster like 'PR campaign'
Bailey CHARLESTON -- A lawyer for families of two of the miners who were killed in the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster called Massey Energy's handling of the investigation into the explosion a "PR campaign."
Mingo attorney pleads guilty to wire fraud
CHARLESTON -- A Mingo County attorney pleaded guilty Monday for his role in fraudulently obtaining more than $119,000 in falsified legal fees.
PERSONNEL FILE: 15 Huddleston Bolen attorneys honored as Super Lawyers
HUNTINGTON -— Huddleston Bolen has announced that a total of 15 of the firm's lawyers were recognized in the 2010 Edition of West Virginia Super Lawyers.
Goodwin steps down from practice, McGraw case
CHARLESTON -- Now that he's sworn in as a U.S. senator, Carte Goodwin has to temporarily leave his family's law firm and bow out of a lawsuit brought by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson expands energy practice
CLARKSBURG -- On Sept. 1, the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson will acquire the energy practice group of the western Pennsylvania firm of Culbertson, Weiss, Schetroma and Schug, P.C., currently led by Russell Schetroma, an influential authority on oil and gas transactions, most notably within the Marcellus shale.
PERSONNEL FILE: Druckman granted board certification in Medical Malpractice Liability
Druckman CHARLESTON -- The Law Office of Druckman & Estep is pleased to announce that William Druckman has met all requirements, including written examination, and has been granted Board Certification in the field of Medical Malpractice Liability by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA).
Trade groups say rule changes will deter business growth
CHARLESTON -- Two West Virginia trade associations say changes proposed by the state's Supreme Court to its appellate procedures will increase the court's workload and make it harder to attract new businesses.
Couple sues GM for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing General Motors after they purchased a vehicle that was defective.
Law office sues Aaron's Products, others for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- The Law Office of G. Patrick Jacobs is suing Aaron's Products, Decision Management Company and Village EDOCS for breach of contract
Chapmanville couple sues two coal companies for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Chapmanville couple is suing New River Energy Corporation and Spartan Mining Company after injuries were sustained at work.
Man sues Wells Fargo for predatory lending practices
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is suing Wells Fargo after he claims the company engaged in predatory lending practices.
Kanawha woman sues Dunbar First Church of God for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Dunbar First Church of God for injuries she sustained from a fall in the church's kitchen.
Former employee sues Environmental Management for discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Environmental Management, Environmental Management Construction and his former supervisor after he claims he was discriminated against.
Public defenders say rules changes could mean more costs, work
CHARLESTON -- Public defenders in West Virginia say proposed revised rules to the appellate process could result in increased costs and could mean a heavier workload.
Feds want a stay in McGraw settlement funds issue
McGraw CHARLESTON -- The federal government wants to stay proceedings in West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's challenge to a $2.7 million Medicaid withhold until a similar case is sorted out.
Woman blames mine companies for husband's death
MADISON -- A Boone Circuit Court jury will be asked to determine damage amounts resulting from a fatal accident at the Samples Mine of Catenary Coal Co. on July 28, 2009.
Massey wants Copenhaver on two water pollution suits
CHARLESTON – Facing two water pollution claims before federal judges John Copenhaver and Robert Chambers, Massey Energy wants Copenhaver to take charge of both.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen partner Scott Sheets honored as a top business lawyer
Sheets HUNTINGTON -— Huddleston Bolen is pleased to announce that Scott Sheets has been named to the Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition for 2010 in the area of labor and employment law.
Former employee sues Kanawha parks board, director for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman and former employee is suing the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission and its director for wrongful termination of employment.
Industrial Components sues two former employees for fraud
WAYNE -- Industrial Components is suing two of its former employees after it claims they organized a fraudulent company called Sylatec.