News from September 2011
Bridge Day panel sues over domain name
CHARLESTON -- The commission that is in charge of coordinating West Virginia's annual Bridge Day filed a lawsuit this week in federal court alleging that the owners of a website are infringing on its trademark rights.
PERSONNEL FILE: 82 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named Best Lawyers
BRIDGEPORT -– The Best Lawyers in America, regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States, has announced that 82 attorneys from the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson have been included in its 2012 list.
PERSONNEL FILE: Yurko named Kiwanian of the Year
Yurko BRIDGEPORT -– Steptoe & Johnson attorney, Richard "Dink" Yurko was recently presented with the A.S. "Buddy" Ammar Kiwanian of the Year award during the West Virginia District Kiwanis convention.
McGraw warns of loan scam in ad bulletins
McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning consumers to stay clear of a scam operating out of Canada that promises "fast and easy loans."
PERSONNEL FILE: 15 Kay Casto attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in 25 practice areas, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
PERSONNEL FILE: 'Best Lawyers' guide lists 3 Nelson Mullins attorneys in Huntington
Williams HUNTINGTON -– Three Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough attorneys in Huntington in 12 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
THEIR VIEW: Reflecting on 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
WASHINGTON -- There are moments in history that define who we are as a nation, and who we can be as a people. They are touchstones, forever defining our history in terms of "before" and "after."
W.Va. Chamber PAC endorses Tomblin
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The Chamber PAC, the political action committee of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, has announced its endorsement of the candidacy of Earl Ray Tomblin for Governor of West Virginia.
PERSONNEL FILE: Anderson appointed to NALTA Board of Directors
Anderson CHARLESTON -– Erin Anderson, a member of Steptoe & Johnson, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Lease and Title Analysts.
Lawyers file motion to kill Huntington occupation tax
CHARLESTON – The attorneys for the Cabell County Commission and several local unions who have been locked in a legal struggle against Huntington's bid to impose a controversial occupation tax, have filed a motion in Kanawha Circuit Court that would permanently kill the proposal.
Boone couple says bank holding up property sale
MADISON - A Boone County couple seeks jury trial complaining that GE Money Bank has held up their sale of real property in Madison.
OSHA employee sues after fall in Charleston parking lot
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston woman is suing Pepperidge, LLC, and others she claims are responsible for her injuries sustained from a fall.
Passengers sue KRT, individual for injuries from wreck
CHARLESTON -- Passengers are suing the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority and a woman they claim are responsible for injuries they sustained during a vehicle accident.
Woman sues St. Mary's Medical Center, doctor for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing St. Mary's Medical Center and a physician after she fell when attempting to exit an exam room.
Man sues Huntington for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing the City of Huntington after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Rockefeller, Manchin tout Groh for confirmation
Groh WASHINGTON – West Virginia Democrats Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin are urging their fellow Senators to quickly confirm Gina Marie Groh as a federal judge.
Drug stores appeal ruling in McGraw's case to U.S. Supreme Court
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A group of pharmacies has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court a decision that permits West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's lawsuit against it to be heard in state court.
McGraw still fighting feds over settlement funds
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is not accepting two court decisions that say he wrongfully kept settlement funds from the federal government.
Putnam woman sues Charleston Town Center for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing Charleston Town Center Company after she fell down the stairs.
Couple sues after woman breaks finger at Chili's
CHARLESTON – A woman and her husband are suing Brinker International and Chili's of West Virginia for injuries sustained at the restaurant.