News from July 2011
Judge nixes key parts of W.Va. election laws on ads
CHARLESTON -- A federal judge this week struck down key provisions of West Virginia election laws that attempt to regulate political ads by special interest groups.
Hearing set on Clifford's role in sniper-related suit
Clifford CHARLESTON – A hearing has been set in order to determine if former Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Clifford will continue as the attorney in a civil suit involving a woman related to the 2003 sniper shootings in Kanawha County.
Woman blames CAMC, doctor for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims the hospital is responsible for her mother's death.
Woman says Harbor Freight fired her because of disability
CHARLESTON -- A former Harbor Freight Tools USA employee says she was discriminated against because of her disability.
Woman sues Ntelos for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Ntelos of West Virginia after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman says Dollar General discriminated against her
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Dolgencorp, LLC, after she claims her employment was terminated because of her age and disability.
Nature groups settle water quality case with Massey subsidiaries
Chambers HUNTINGTON – Nature groups and subsidiaries of the former Massey Energy settled a water quality dispute and called off trial before U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers.
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seiber members honored in Super Lawyers
MARTINSBURG -- For a number of years, members of the law firm of Martin & Seibert have been acknowledged in national publications and have received much individual recognition.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly expands government contracts practice
WASHINGTON -– John A. Howell recently joined the Jackson Kelly Government Contracts and Investigations Practice Group and will be located in the firm's Washington, D.C., office.
DEP chief says EPA undermined state power
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators usurped West Virginia's authority when they delayed water quality permits for mountaintop coal mines, state environmental secretary Randy Huffman pleaded in federal court on July 13.
Conference keeps lawyers up on technology changes
Kelly Griffith, who is a co-leader with Spilman Thomas & Battle's new electronic discovery practice group, spoke at AIDE's conference last week. (Photo by Kyla Asbury)
HUNTINGTON –- Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we live, and one Marshall University organization is working to keep the legal community up-to-date with this change when it comes to evidence.
Weirton firefighters' union sues for fire chief's termination
NEW CUMBERLAND – The Weirton Firefighters' Union is suing the Weirton Area Ambulance & Rescue Squad, Inc., in an attempt to remove the fire chief from his job for terroristic threats.
Davis, Benjamin to appear on 'Decision Makers'
Benjamin CHARLESTON -- Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and Justice Brent D. Benjamin will be guests on the West Virginia Media television show "Decision Makers."
PERSONNEL FILE: Thompson elected chair of Southern Legislative Conference
Thompson MEMPHIS, Tenn. -– House Speaker Rick Thompson unanimously was elected Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference by lawmakers from 15 Southern states gathered in Memphis for its 65th Annual Meeting.
Goodwin enters $3.5M judgment for CAMC
Goodwin CHARLESTON -- A federal judge has entered a $3.5 million judgment in favor of Charleston Area Medical Center Inc.
McGraw wins case against BlueHippo
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced on Wednesday that his office has obtained a judgment against BlueHippo Funding LLC and BlueHippo Capital LLC.
Men sue Penn Line Corporation for death
CHARLESTON -- Two men are suing Penn Line Corporation after they claim it is responsible for their family member's death.
Cross Lanes couple sues Freedom Homes for property damages
CHARLESTON -- A Cross Lanes couple is suing Freedom Homes after they claim their property was damaged because of water runoff.
Woman sues over tax preparation issues
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman is suing Davis Tax Agency after she was audited by the Internal Revenue Service for delayed and inaccurate filings.