News from June 2011
Benz case should go to Philly, Justices rule
Davis CHARLESTON –- Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman presided over a suit against Mercedes-Benz when he should have sent it to Philadelphia, the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled on June 14.
Plans taking shape for energy, sustainable development policy center at WVU College of Law
McConnell MORGANTOWN -- Joyce McConnell calls herself "an impatient dean," not out of frustration, but from her desire to create a national reputation for West Virginia University's College of Law as a center for policy research and practice in energy and sustainable resource development.
THEIR VIEW: Private sector growth is vital
CHARLESTON -- In recent weeks, I had the opportunity to meet with hard working West Virginians who are growing our state's private sector.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly lawyers, groups recognized
CHARLESTON -– Nineteen Jackson Kelly West Virginia lawyers were recently rated in the Chambers USA "2011 Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers."
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson receives top tier ranking in five areas
CLARKSBURG -- Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that the firm is top-ranked in five practice areas in West Virginia for the third consecutive year by Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four Kay Casto members recognized
Booker CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney has announced that member attorneys William W. Booker, Craig M. Kay, Constance H. Weber and Stephen A. Weber were included in 2011 Chambers USA The Clients Guide of America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the areas listed below.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore & Shohl receives top rankings in Chambers USA 2011
Bentz CHARLESTON -- Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce that its attorneys have received top rankings in Chambers USA 2011 Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers.
J.R. Clifford Project gets grant from AT&T for performance
CHARLESTON -- At a press conference June 14 in the lower Rotunda in the WV State Capitol, re-enactors portraying the Civil War-era West Virginians Granville Hall and J.R. Clifford helped announce a fall 2011 Charleston performance of the West Virginia statehood "Living History" dramatic program "A New Home for Liberty."
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman groups, attorneys listed in Chambers USA
CHARLESTON -– The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that several of its practice groups and attorneys were listed in the 2011 Chambers USA annual rankings directory of leading law firms and attorneys.
PERSONNEL FILE: Wilkinson joins Spilman's Charleston office
Wilkinson CHARLESTON — The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that John C. "Max" Wilkinson joined the Charleston office as Counsel.
PERSONNEL FILE: Huddleston Bolen attorneys, practice areas honored
HUNTINGTON -- Eight Huddleston Bolen partners and four practice areas have been recognized in the recently published Chambers USA 2011 Guide: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
Martin & Seibert's Jeans Friday benefits charities
MARTINSBURG -- Both local and national charities were surprised to find that the employees of the West Virginia based law firm of Martin & Seibert had selected their organization as the recipient of the proceeds from Jeans Friday.
Judge must explain class action certification
CHARLESTON – Jackson Circuit Judge David Nibert must explain why he certified a class action of car crash victims against Erie Insurance, the Supreme Court of Appeals says.
PERSONNEL FILE: Fuller to speak at national conference
Fuller MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert shareholder E. Kay Fuller has been selected as a speaker for a national conference on Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability.
Social Security judge resigns
HUNTINGTON – A chief Social Security administrative judge has stepped down in the midst of a federal investigation into a subordinate judge's high rate of benefits awarded in the last year.
W.Va. Chamber to host accident investigation workshop
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will offer an accident investigation workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 at the Summit Conference Center, 129 Summers St.
Business4Breakfast seminar set for June 24 in Charleston
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen announced that the topic for the June Business4Breakfast seminar will be "Communicating Effectively in a Multigenerational Workplace."
Parents sue Poca Valu-Rite for medication mix up
WINFIELD – A couple is suing Poca Valu-Rite after it mixed up their son's medication.
Pharmacies ask for rehearing of class action debate
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -- A group of pharmacies sued by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is appealing a federal appeals court's decision to send the case to state court.
Huntington woman sues physician for sexual advances
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing a local physician after she claims he made unwanted sexual advances toward her.