News from 2010
Former inmate seeks $18 million for alleged conspiracy
CLARKSBURG – A former inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute in Morgantown is seeking more than $18 million in a lawsuit he filed against a number of prison employees, alleging he was subjected to more than 200 days of solitary confinement due to a conspiracy between the prison officials.
THEIR VIEW: West Virginia courts impact jobs
In the current economic slump, jobs probably matter more to the State of West Virginia than anything else. It is therefore understandable that a lot of rhetoric is expended on legislative policies to encourage job creation, at both the state and federal level.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle lawyers named in Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle recently announced the 2011 list of The Best Lawyers in America.
PERSONNEL FILE: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso lawyers included in Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Eleven lawyers from Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2011.
Huddleston Bolen to host Business4Breakfast seminar Aug. 27
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen will host the next Business4Breakfast seminar Friday, Aug. 27, in the firm's Charleston office.
Veterans business summit coming to Fairmont
CLARKSBURG -─ Veterans looking for assistance starting a new business or growing an existing business have an extensive range of business topics to choose from during the Veterans Business Summit set for Sept. 14 at the I-79 Technology Park Research Center in Fairmont.
PERSONNEL FILE: Allen, Kopet & Associates expands scope in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -– Allen, Kopet & Associates, a regional insurance defense firm, recently announced its acquisition of the Charleston firm of Francis, Nelson & Brison.
Upcoming Webinar to focus on business with DEP
CLARKSBURG -– The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a FREE webinar on "Doing Business with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)" on Sept. 30.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly attorney to serve on Executive Council of W.Va. Bar Association
Powell CHARLESTON -– At the 124th annual meeting of the West Virginia Bar Association, William J. Powell, manager of Jackson Kelly's Martinsburg office, was elected to serve on the Executive Council of the organization.
O'Hanlon leaving bench after 25 years
O'Hanlon HUNTINGTON -- Cabell Circuit Judge Dan O'Hanlon will be leaving the bench after 25 years on Oct. 31.
Judge tosses out 300 absentee Lincoln ballots
HAMLIN -- Incumbent Circuit Court Clerk Charles Brumfield will be in the Nov. 2 general election ballot in Lincoln County after Raleigh Circuit Judge H.R. Kirkpatrick ruled that more than 300 absentee ballots be thrown out.
Video lottery group sues state lottery
CHARLESTON -- A group of West Virginia retainers and limited video lottery operators is challenging the state lottery's bidding process for permits.
Report probes states' Supreme Court spending
WASHINGTON -- The firm of heavyweight Alabama plaintiffs attorney Jere Beasley gave more than $600,000 to a candidate for the state Supreme Court in 2008 without appearing on a list of her contributors, a recent report shows.
McGraw jumps on LCD lawsuit bandwagon
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has joined a growing number of state attorneys general who are suing the world's largest manufacturers of liquid crystal display, or LCD, panels.
McGraw sues eight payday lenders
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday he is suing eight more payday lenders and is demanding that the companies stop doing business in the state.
Manchin Senate campaign raking in donations
Manchin CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin has raised more than a half-million dollars in the race for the late Robert C. Byrd's U.S. Senate seat, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
State Law Library offers 'Relatives as Parents' workshop
CHARLESTON -- The State Law Library will present a free workshop on Relatives as Parents at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28.
Kawasaki says it isn't to blame for parking brake mishap
CLARKSBURG – Kawasaki Motors says it should not be blamed for a man's injuries after the man says a misplaced parking brake caused his vehicle to roll on top of him.
Bank says Morgantown developers owe millions on loans
CLARKSBURG – A bank has filed suit against five business partners and their newly constructed Morgantown developments, alleging the defendants owe it millions of dollars in unpaid loans.