News from August 2012
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
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CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
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Nineteen cases filed against Pfizer for Zoloft defects
WAYNE -- Nineteen cases have been filed against Pfizer after mothers claim their children suffered from birth defects due to Zoloft.
Bordas & Bordas offer pro-bono work in religious freedom case
Bordas STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Wheeling law firm Bordas & Bordas has offered to represent the city of Steubenville, Ohio, pro-bono against a Wisconsin foundation that has threatened to take legal action if the city does not remove the religious symbols from its logo.
Jackson Kelly honored for having high percentage of female partners
CHARLESTON -- It's not often that you hear someone brag about being in second place, but in the July 23 issue of The National Law Journal, Jackson Kelly was recognized for having the second highest percentage of equity partners who are women - at 28.38 percent.
McGraw partners with groups for firearm, hunting law meeting
McGraw CHARLESTON -- In an ongoing effort to educate and protect the citizens of West Virginia, Attorney General Darrell McGraw will be hosting a tele-town hall meeting on state gun laws, hunting regulations and related issues.
After a year delay, Watkins issues revised order in couple's divorce
Watkins WINFIELD – For the second time in a month, a Putnam County family law judge has dodged a judicial bullet after being called out for his foot-dragging.
PERSONNEL FILE: 10 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On June 6, nine lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals. Another one was admitted June 19.
Business4Breakfast seminars set for Aug. 21, Aug. 24
HUNTINGTON - Huddleston Bolen and the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce announced the details of the upcoming Business4Breakfast seminar to be held in Proctorville, Ohio, on Aug. 21.
PERSONNEL FILE: McCune joins Bowles Rice
McCune CANONSBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania attorney James H. McCune has joined the Southpointe office of Bowles Rice, located in Canonsburg.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When a law is not a law
Dear Editor:
Benjamin: 'No magic bullet' to judicial independence
CHICAGO - Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Caperton v. Massey, West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin said attendants of a local judicial gathering asked him for his take on the court's blockbuster ruling.
Morrisey endorsed by W.Va. Farm Bureau
Morrisey CHARLES TOWN -– Republican state Attorney General candidate Patrick Morrisey has been endorsed by the West Virginia Farm Bureau.
W.Va. SC to make final decision on Fouty's settlement deal
Fouty CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Judicial Hearing Board on Wednesday began reviewing a settlement agreement for Kanawha County Magistrate Carol Fouty, who resigned late last week.
Mother says PEIA refused treatment to son
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Public Employees Insurance Agency after she claims the company refused to authorize a treatment for her son.
Five suits filed against Holiday Inn for carbon monoxide leak
CHARLESTON -- Five lawsuits have been filed against Holiday Inn after a carbon monoxide leak in the hotel caused six people to sustain injuries.
Kelly Company sues Good Earth Horticulture for failure to pay
CHARLESTON -- Kelly Company, Inc. is suing the Good Earth Organics Corporation after it claims it has failed to pay commissions due.
Chapmanville woman blames PetSmart for injuries sustained at store
CHARLESTON -- A Chapmanville woman is suing PetSmart after she was injured at its store in Charleston.
SEC declines to publicly discuss campaign financing case
Tennant CHARLESTON - Members of the State Election Commission went into a closed-door session Wednesday, declining to talk publicly about lawsuits filed against them over the constitutionality of the West Virginia Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program.