News from 2010
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle ranked nationally
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle is the only West Virginia-headquartered law firm that ranked as a Best Law Firm at the national level. Spilman was ranked nationally for Employment Law – Management.
PERSONNEL FILE: U.S. News recognizes Morgantown law firm
Karlin MORGANTOWN -- The U.S. News magazine edition of Best Lawyers in America names the Morgantown law firm of Allan N. Karlin & Associates as a West Virginia Tier 1 law firm in the area of Employment Law representing individuals.
State Law Library hosts Relatives as Parents meeting
CHARLESTON -– The State Law Library will host the first meeting of Kanawha Valley Relatives as Parents (KV-RAP) at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25.
PERSONNEL FILE: Stout contributes to new book
Stout HUNTINGTON -- Bruce Stout, a partner at Huddleston Bolen, recently authored a chapter in the book, "Inside the Minds: Estate Planning Client Strategies." The chapter authored by Stout focused on concerns and challenges with the estate tax.
PERSONNEL FILE: WVBA has annual meeting, elects new officers
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- The West Virginia Bar Association held its 124th Annual Meeting at The Greenbrier on Aug. 12-14.
Jackson attorney pleads guilty to meth charges
RIPLEY -– Along with having her license suspended because of it, a Jackson County attorney has opted to plead guilty to charges she manufactured, and distributed methamphetamines.
Wood wrongful prosecution suit moving forward
Corra PARKERSBURG –- A Wood County businessman may soon be able to put on trial officials who had a hand in wrongfully prosecuting him for crimes related to a 2006 automobile fatality.
McGraw creates claims process for students harmed by illegal debt collector
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced on Wednesday that he has established a new claims process that will help some students collect refunds from an illegal debt collector.
*** State Supreme Court calendar for 9/27 issue
Argument Docket
Tennant say GOP 'compromise' violates law
Tennant CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said Tuesday the so-called ballot "compromise" offered by the state's GOP Chairman Mike Stuart violates both state and federal law.
Subpoenas include Fairmont Gateway road
CHARLESTON -- While the West Virginia Attorney General's Office continues to stay mum on subpoenas issued to Gov. Joe Manchin's administration, a source within the state Department of Highways has revealed that one of the targets of the federal probe include a multi-million dollar road that runs through Fairmont.
Municipal judge for Charleston, Nitro stepping down
Taylor CHARLESTON -- Municipal Judge Shawn Taylor announced on Sept. 21 that he will step down from his judicial duties effective Oct. 29.
Stone appointed to hear Third Circuit cases
CHARLESTON -- State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis on Tuesday appointed Senior Status Judge Robert B. Stone of Monongalia County to immediately begin presiding in all cases in the Third Judicial Circuit.
McDowell Co. man sues Chrysler for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A McDowell County man is suing Chrysler after she claims a vehicle he purchased was defective.
Couple says South Charleston Sanitary Board, city are responsible for flood damages
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing the South Charleston Sanitary Board and the City of South Charleston after they claim they're responsible for flood damages.
Man sues Ford for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Ford Motor Company after he claims a vehicle he purchased was defective.
Jefferson Co. woman sues Atkins Law Offices, NCO Financial Systems for state code violations
CHARLESTON -- A Jefferson County woman is suing Atkins Law Offices and NCO Financial Systems after she claims they are in violation of the West Virginia Consume Credit and Protection Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Ohio man names 95 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- An Ohio man is suing 95 companies he claims are responsible for his malignant mesothelioma.
Jefferson Co. woman sues FMA Alliance for state code violations
CHARLESTON -- A Jefferson County woman is suing FMA Alliance after she claims it is in violation of the West Virginia Consume Credit and Protection Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.