News from May 2010
Kanawha school board says attorney committed fraud
Evans CHARLESTON - The Kanawha County Board of Education is accusing a Charleston attorney of committing fraud in pocketing money that should've been paid to a client.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
April 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
April 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
April 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
April 21
THEIR VIEW: State celebrates JFK's 1960 primary victory
Manchin CHARLESTON -- May 10 marks the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's primary election victory in West Virginia – a historic day in American presidential politics.
PERSONNEL FILE: Caroline Mosites joins Steptoe & Johnson
Mosites CLARKSBURG -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome new attorney, Caroline R. Mosites, to the firm.
Workman to speak at Shepherd commencement
Workman Shepherdstown, WV--West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Margaret L. Workman will be this year's speaker at Shepherd University's 137th Commencement on May 15. She also will be awarded an honorary doctorate.
Massey directors asks MSHA for public hearing on explosion
JULIAN – Massey Energy directors have asked the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration to hold a public hearing on the explosion that killed 29 miners at Upper Big Branch mine on April 5.
Massey shareholders to get report on UBB explosion at meeting
RICHMOND, Va. -– Massey Energy shareholders gathering for their annual meeting on May 18 can expect an initial report on the explosion that killed 29 miners at Upper Big Branch mine near Julian.
Huddleston Bolen to offer free seminars on health care reform law
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen will host two seminars on the impact the 2010 Health Care Reform Law will have on businesses.
*** SupCo calendar for 5/10 issue
Argument Docket
Manchin to speak May 25 at Marion Co. Chamber event
Manchin CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin will participate in the May 25, Marion County Chamber of Commerce event which will feature Fairmont native and University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
PERSONNEL FILE: Mackessy joins Steptoe & Johnson
Mackessy CLARKSBURG -– Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, has announced that Rick Mackessy has been hired as the Chief Financial Officer for the law firm.
Attorney drops case against Mercedes
Hoosier CHARLESTON – Charleston lawyer Michelle Hoosier and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International quickly resolved her complaint of defects in an R350 she bought.
Putnam attorney convicted for bankruptcy fraud
HUNTINGTON - A Putnam County attorney has been found guilty of committing fraud in a former client's bankruptcy case.
Hunter returns to W.Va. as AARP communications director
Hunter CHARLESTON -– AARP West Virginia State Director Gaylene Miller has announced the appointment of Tom Hunter to serve as Associate State Director of Communications for AARP West Virginia.
Scott Depot company sues G&H Masonry for breach of contract
WINFIELD--Bella Woods LLC is suing a masonry company for refusal to honor its contract.
Ohio man sues Ohio company, individual for Putnam accident
WINFIELD —- A Gallia County, Ohio, man is suing Home Run Inc. and one of its employees after he was injured in an accident in Hurricane.
Hurricane sues individual for water contamination
WINFIELD -- The City of Hurricane is suing a man after it claims he contaminated the water supply and the city had to clean it up.