News from 2010
Former public defender loses law license
CHARLESTON – Former public defender John "Mack" Cavendish of Morgantown, who collected more than $60,000 on false bills, has lost his law license for three years.
Marion Co. attorney disbarred for sexual encounter with inmate
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has stripped a Marion County attorney of his law license for his sexual encounter with an inmate.
Kanawha man sues over lost leg, genitalia from mine accident
BECKLEY -- A Kanawha County man and his wife say the man lost his leg and genitalia after a coal shuttle ran over his torso while he was working.
PERSONNEL FILE: 21 Steptoe & Johnson named 'Leading Lawyers for Business'
CLARKSBURG -– Steptoe & Johnson has announced that 21 of its attorneys have been ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" by Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
PERSONNEL FILE: 18 Jackson Kelly attorneys, five groups honored by Chambers USA
CHARLESTON -– Jackson Kelly has announced that 18 of the firm's West Virginia lawyers have been rated in the Chambers USA "2010 Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers."
PERSONNEL FILE: Eight Huddleston Bolen attorneys, four practice areas honored
HUNTINGTON -- Eight Huddleston Bolen partners and four practice areas have been recognized in the recently published Chambers USA 2010 Guide: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
Medicare kicked off injury suit recovery in '09
West BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kicking off a campaign to recover proceeds of personal injury suits, lawyers for Medicare claim a share of a $300 million settlement of chemical contamination claims in Anniston, Ala.
*** Governor awards more than $3 million in Justice Assistance grants
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin recently awarded more than $3 million in Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to 79 agencies across the state.
Nitro Police named in wrongful death suit from jail suicide
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit alleges the Nitro Police Department is responsible for the death of a Kentucky man who committed suicide while in custody.
Woman names 60 defendants in asbestos case for husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston woman named 60 defendants in an asbestos-related law suit regarding her husband's death.
Chief Justice speaks at Elder Abuse Awareness event
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis speaks at the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event at the state Capitol. (Photo courtesy of the state Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -- The first commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was held June 15 at the Capitol Rotunda in Charleston.
Another Upper Big Branch widow files suit
MADISON -- The widow of a miner employed more than four years at the Upper Big Branch Mine has filed the second wrongful death suit related to the April 5 explosion that killed 29 coal miners.
Tennant makes first contribution to public funding for Supreme Court races
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Secretary of State Natalie Tennant made the first contribution into the public fund designed to help level the playing field when it comes to paying for State Supreme Court races in 2012.
Davis speaks at Charleston Alliance luncheon
CHARLESTON -- State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis spoke at a luncheon June 10 at the University of Charleston that was sponsored by Elevations, the Charleston Area Alliance's Professional Women's Network.
Business filing deadline approaching
CHARLESTON -– The annual report filing deadline for all corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), professional limited liability companies (PLLC), voluntary associations, and limited partnerships licensed to do business in West Virginia is quickly approaching.
PERSONNEL FILE: Williams recognized by Chambers USA
Williams HUNTINGTON -- Legal directory publisher Chambers and Partners has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough partner Marc E. Williams as among the top general commercial litigators in West Virginia.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on employee handbooks
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen will host the next Business4Breakfast seminar on Friday, June 25, in the firm's Charleston office.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four members of Kay Casto recognized by Chambers USA
Booker CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC has announced that member attorneys William W. Booker, Craig M. Kay, Constance H. Weber, and Stephen A. Weber were included in 2010 Chambers USA -- The Clients Guide of America's Leading Lawyers for Business.