News from January 2011
House bill would have earlier election
Thompson CHARLESTON -- West Virginia would hold both its special primary and gubernatorial elections earlier under a bill passed by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.
Federal judge strikes down ObamaCare
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the mandate in President Barack Obama's health care reform law that requires individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly announces firm management change
Brian R. Swiger, left, is Jackson Kelly's new Assistant Managing Member. Michael D. Foster, right, remains the firm's Managing Member (or CEO). CHARLESTON -– The firm management at Jackson Kelly is shifting as Brian R. Swiger steps into the Assistant Managing Member position.
Free tax prep offered by State Law Library
CHARLESTON -- For the third year, the State Law Library, in cooperation with the Central West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition, is offering free income tax preparation for low- to middle-income tax payers earning $49,000 or less.
Logan Co. couple sues Suzuki for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON – A Logan County couple is suing American Suzuki Motor Corporation for a vehicle they claim is defective.
Barbour Co. woman sues Subaru for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON – A Barbour County woman is suing Subaru of America after she claims a vehicle she purchased was defective.
East Bank woman sues city, police officers for harassment
CHARLESTON – An East Bank woman is suing the city and two police officers after she claims she was harassed because of her involvement with a community petition.
Woman sues Kroger for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Kroger after she claims she was injured when she slipped and fell in the freezer section of the South Charleston store.
Putnam woman sues Prestera for son's death
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing Prestera Center for Mental Health Services after she claims they are responsible for her son's death.
Fossil fuels and jackpot justice
Investor's Business Daily devoted a recent editorial to "Obama's War on Coal."
GOP chair criticizes AG's office for not joining Obamacare suit
Stuart CHARLESTON – The chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party thinks the state should join 27 others in suing the federal government over the health care overhaul that has been dubbed "Obamacare."
Rumors of Senate changes lawsuit lingers
Palumbo CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Senate Judiciary Chairman Corey Palumbo says rumors of a possible lawsuit over recent Senate rules changes continue to fill the halls of the Legislature.
Court disbars former Charleston attorney
CHARLESTON – For engaging in a repeated pattern of deception to his clients, his colleagues and himself, the state Supreme Court has disbarred a former Charleston attorney.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Jan. 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Jan. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Jan. 18
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Jan. 14
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Jan. 10
Jackson attorney disbarred, sentenced for meth charges
CHARLESTON –- In the course of a just over a week, a Jackson County attorney was disbarred and sentenced for her conviction last year on meth-related charges.