News from October 2011
Cooper files redistricting petition
Cooper CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia attorney says a new House of Delegates redistricting plan violates the West Virginia Constitution and "just barely" meets the requirements of equal representation set forth in federal case law.
Time to apply the duck test to the EPA
Is the Environmental Protection Agency trying to worsen our ailing economy, or does it just look that way?
Court suspends 48 attorneys for CLE violations
CHARLESTON -– Nearly 50 attorneys have had their careers put on hold for failing to take required continuing legal education.
Disbarred Martinsburg attorney seeks reinstatement
Former Martinsburg attorney Keith Wheaton leaves the Berkeley County Judicial Center March 9 following the first day of hearings in his petition to be readmitted the state Bar. (Photo by Lawrence Smith) CHARLESTON – A disbarred Berkeley County attorney is hoping to return to the practice of law to not only earn a steady income, but to also pay court-ordered restitution to his former clients.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Sept. 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Oct. 6
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Oct. 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Ohio County
Sept. 21
Consol wants Dunkard fish case in federal court
CLARKSBURG -- Consol Energy Inc., sued last month by the state of Pennsylvania for killing thousands of fish and other wildlife along a creek bordering it and West Virginia, now wants the case moved to federal court.
PERSONNEL FILE: Farrell, White & Legg attorneys named Best Lawyers
M. Farrell HUNTINGTON -- Farrell, White & Legg PLLC is proud to announce that five of its attorneys recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012.
Former employee accuses Lowe's of discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Lowe's Home Centers after he claims he was discriminated against because of his Indian decent and his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Former employee sues KJ Group for failure to pay wages
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing KJ Group, LLC, for failing to timely pay his final wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Man blames nursing home for mother's death
WINFIELD -- A man is suing Genesis Healthcare Corporation and Teays Valley Center after he claims they are responsible for his mother's wrongful death.
Eskdale woman says she fell on rug at Big Lots
CHARLESTON -- An Eskdale woman is suing Big Lots Stores, Inc., after she tripped on a rug and fell.
PERSONNEL FILE: 19 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named Lawyers of the Year
BRIDGEPORT -- Nineteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have received honors as Best Lawyers' 2012 Lawyers of the Year, an increase from nine attorneys chosen for 2011.
THEIR VIEW: Coal mining vital to W.Va, world
CHARLESTON -- Coal mining always has been an important part of West Virginia.
WVU College of Law to present two-day exploration of Marcellus Shale issues
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University's College of Law leaders have rounded up an array of experts from the public and private sector for an information-based two-day exploration of economic and regulatory issues surrounding one of the most significant energy developments in the history of Appalachia – Marcellus Shale natural gas recovery.
*** SupCo calendar for 10/17 issue
Argument Docket
Ohio Co. jury awards $4.2 million med mal verdict
Fitzsimmons WHEELING – An Ohio County jury recently awarded $4.2 million to the estate of a woman in a medical malpractice case.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mandate? Hardly
Dear Editor: