News from 2010
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Aug. 20
*** Manchin joins advocates, industry leaders in D.C. to support coal
Manchin WASHINGTON -– Gov. Joe Manchin on Wednesday joined the West Virginia Coal Association, Citizens for Coal, the Federation for American Coal, members of the FACES of Coal campaign, and many West Virginia citizens and coal advocacy groups in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the American coal miner and the contributions coal mining has made to the nation.
State GOP has questions about federal subpoenas
Stuart CHARLESTON -- West Virginia's Republican Party -- with just weeks left before the Nov. 2 election -- is reminding voters about federal subpoenas received by Gov. Joe Manchin's administration.
Miner says he was wrongfully fired
MADISON -- Joseph D. Lacy charges his coal company employers took "discriminatory and/or retaliatory actions" in terminating him after some four months employment as an underground miner.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kay Casto recognized by U.S. News and World Report
CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney is proud to announce that it has received a First-Tier ranking from U.S. and World Report in the Charleston and Morgantown Metropolitan Areas.
Kanawha school board, U.C. named in personal injury suit
CHARLESTON -– A Charleston woman is seeking a penalty flag – via the courts – against the county board of education, and a private college for injuries she sustained at one of their sports facilities.
Former casino dealer sues for false arrest
Maple CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man has filed suit against a Charleston-area casino and two state agencies, alleging they falsely accused him of cheating at blackjack.
*** SupCo calendar for 9/20 issue
Motion Docket
PERSONNEL FILE: Dailey named to W.Va. Chamber Board
Dailey CHARLESTON -– Anna Dailey, a partner in Dinsmore & Shohl's Charleston office, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl earns top honors in U.S. News 'Best Law Firms' rankings
CHARLESTON -- Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce that the firm received top honors in the inaugural U.S. News -- Best Lawyers 2010 "Best Law Firms" Rankings.
PERSONNEL FILE: Farrell, Farrell & Farrell attorneys named among Best Lawyers in America
M. Farrell HUNTINGTON -- Farrell, Farrell & Farrell is proud to announce that six of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
THEIR VIEW: Ignore rhetoric, watch political work
CHARLESTON -- As lawmakers gather in Charleston this week for our monthly meetings, the nation is wrapping up what has proven to be a particularly contentious primary election season.
*** Correction for 9/20 issue
A picture in last week's edition of The West Virginia Record incorrectly identified two people attending the Aug. 26 South Charleston Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours at the Moore and Biser law office. The two people in the photo are Katherine McCormick, an indendent insurance agent from Dunbar, and Paul Helmick, founder and owner of West Virginia Newsline. We apologize for the error.
McGraw reportedly looking into election law complaint
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is reportedly looking into a complaint that the Secretary of State's Office has misinterpreted state election law.
Lawyer surprised by swing set controversy
Greear CHARLESTON – One of the attorneys who filed two Cabell County lawsuits that triggered a recent school swing set controversy says he never could have imagined the aftermath.
Justices told state's Risperdal case 'has no legs'
Betts CHARLESTON -- An attorney for a pharmaceutical company says the drugmaker never was given "a chance to defend itself" in circuit court against claims brought by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
THEIR VIEW: It isn't too late for the facts, is it?
CHARLESTON -- A recent article by the chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided me with much food for personal reflection. My basic understanding of history and statistics then inspired me to further investigate a number of these articulated "facts."
Successor sworn in for jackpot-winning W.Va. judge
CHARLESTON -- Former Berkeley County Magistrate Jim Humphrey was appointed by 23rd Judicial Circuit Chief Judge David H. Sanders to complete the term of Magistrate William Randy Smith.
Attorney sues Nike after breaking her ankle
S. Pinkerton CHARLESTON -- A Charleston attorney and her husband are suing Nike USA and Nike Inc. after they claim the companies defectively designed or manufactured a pair of shoes.