News from February 2012
House honors J.R. Clifford
House Speaker Rick Thompson presents the resolution to J.R. Clifford descendent Harry Stewart. From left are Delegate Charlene Marshall, Tom Rodd, Harry Stewart and Delegate Meshea Poore. (Photo courtesy of the House of Delegates)
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia House of Delegates enacted a resolution honoring West Virginia's first African American lawyer and pioneer civil rights activist, John Robert "J.R." Clifford, on Feb. 15.
Kaufman urges increase in mandatory school attendance age
Kaufman CHARLESTON -- Kanawha Circuit Court Judge Tod J. Kaufman says West Virginia needs to increase the mandatory school attendance age.
Suspended Ohio attorney still licensed in W.Va.
CHARLESTON – Though suspended in his home state, an Ohio attorney's license to practice law in West Virginia, at least for the next few months, remains valid.
Parkersburg couple sues Wood school board for school bus accident
PARKERSBURG -- A collision involving a school bus is at the center of a lawsuit filed in Wood County.
PERSONNEL FILE: Lane returns to W.Va.
Lane CHARLESTON -- After eight years as a commissioner on the United States International Trade Commission, Charlotte R. Lane is returning to West Virginia to practice law with the firm of Shuman, McCuskey and Slicer.
Alleged misconduct by nurse results in suit against PVH
POINT PLEASANT – A physical altercation between a patient and a nurse at a Mason County hospital has led to a lawsuit against both.
Issues surfaced prior to attorney's fraud charges
CHARLESTON – Records show in the midst of the billing scheme he perpetrated that led to both his disbarment and conviction for wire fraud, Jeremy Bledsoe was rebuked for his conduct in unrelated cases three times in 2010.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson elevates two members of marketing team
BRIDGEPORT -- Susan S. Brewer, CEO, and Betsy Spellman, Chief Marketing Officer, of Steptoe & Johnson recently announced that Dan Swiger and Andrew Fulton have been promoted from Client Services Manager and Client Service Specialist to Marketing Director and Marketing Communications Specialist, respectively.
PERSONNEL FILE: 24 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On Jan. 24, 24 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dollison returns to Bowles Rice
Dollison CHARLESTON -- Bowles Rice is pleased to announce the return of Charles B. "Chud" Dollison as a partner in the law firm's Charleston office.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on business tips
CHARLESTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced the details of the upcoming Business4Breakfast seminar to be held in Charleston on Feb. 24.
Some of WVU, Big East agreement details revealed
Luck MORGANTOWN - Details of West Virginia University's $20 million agreement with its now former conference, the Big East, are emerging.
W.Va. judicial nominees could see votes in March
Thacker WASHINGTON - Things are finally looking up for those judicial nominees waiting to be approved, including two from West Virginia.
Mother sues woman who struck her child with vehicle
HUNTINGTON -- A mother is suing a woman she claims struck her son with a vehicle while he was attempting to cross the street on a bicycle.
Five sue Eastern Associated Coal for negligence
MORGANTOWN -- Five employees are suing Eastern Associated Coal after they claim they were exposed to dangerous levels of methane gasses while working in a mine in Monongalia County.
Woman says husband's electrical shock at work led to death
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing Tri-State Plating & Polishing after her husband received an electrical shock at work that she claims led to his death.
Pedestrian sues woman who struck her with vehicle
HUNTINGTON -- A pedestrian is suing a woman she claims struck her with a vehicle and caused her injuries.
Couple blames St. Mary's Medical Center for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County couple is suing St. Mary's Medical Center for injuries sustained in the hospital.
Ky. woman sues physician for husband's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Flatwoods, Ky., woman is suing a Huntington physician she claims is responsible for her husband's death.
W.Va. SC: Role of court in redistricting limited to plans' validity
McHugh CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court of Appeals has released a full opinion on its November decision to not change recently redrawn House of Delegates and state Senate districts.