News from January 2011
Wood attorney disbarred for tax evasion conviction
CHARLESTON – Nearly a year after his conviction on tax evasion charges, the state Supreme Court has disbarred a Wood County attorney.
Justices won't rehear Jackson Hewitt case
Chambers CHARLESTON – Tax preparer Jackson Hewitt couldn't convince the Supreme Court of Appeals to review a decision defining it as a credit broker for purposes of a class action.
Judge won't break legal malpractice case up
WHEELING -– A Texas law firm and other lawyers defending a legal malpractice suit reached agreement with 15 former clients to break the case into 15 individual cases, but a federal disagreed.
PERSONNEL FILE: 16 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On Jan. 25, 16 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
PERSONNEL FILE: 15 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On Nov. 23, 15 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
THEIR VIEW: Tea Party, conversatives should oppose medmal limits
WASHINGTON -- In his State of the Union speech, President Obama indicated his support for some type of federal law limiting lawsuits for medical malpractice.
THEIR VIEW: A big shift in W.Va. for GOP in 2010
CHARLESTON -- Everyone will remember 2010 for being an eventful political year in West Virginia. Senator Byrd's passing leaving major succession questions for both the U.S. Senate seat and ultimately for Governor.
State Chamber wants special primary
Roberts CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has joined the chorus of officials and groups that endorse a primary election for governor this spring.
McGraw's office files suit against DirectBuy
McGraw CHARLESTON – Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed a suit against DirectBuy over its high-pressure sales practices.
McGraw's office wants cybercrime authority
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Attorney General's Office is asking the state Legislature to give it the authority to bring legal action against those committing crimes in cyberspace.
No full review ordered in asbestos firm's fraud case
Peirce RICHMOND, Va. -– A federal appeals court has denied a Pittsburgh asbestos law firm's request for a full rehearing of an issue in the fraud case against it.
Former employees sue Speed Mining for injuries
CHARLESTON – Two former employees are suing Speed Mining after they were injured while working.
Woman sues jail authority for family member's death
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority after she claims it is responsible for a family member's death.
Beckley woman sues Charleston physician for husband's death
CHARLESTON – A Beckley woman is suing a Charleston physician after she claims he is responsible for her husband's death.
Putnam woman sues Electronic Specialty Company for discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing her former employer after she claims her employment was terminated because of her gender.
Harrison Co. woman sues Nissan for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON – A Harrison County woman is suing Nissan Motors America after she claims her vehicle was defective.
Parents sue Kiddie Academy of WV for son's neurological injuries
CHARLESTON –- The parents of a two-year-old are suing Kiddie Academy of WV after they claim their son contracted encephalitis at the child care center, which caused him to have neurological and visual injuries.
Digital Evidence meeting set for Feb. 17-18 at Marshall
HUNTINGTON -- The Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence will have its annual winter training meeting Feb. 17-18 at Marshall University.
PERSONNEL FILE: Houston recognized by Litigation Counsel of America
CHARLESTON -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Timothy D. Houston, an associate in the Charleston office, was named an Associate Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Spurlock woman sues 80 companies for husband's lung cancer, death
CHARLESTON – A Spurlock woman is suing 80 companies after she claims they are responsible for her husband's lung cancer and death.