News from June 2012
Never waste a crisis
There's not much positive you can say about hard times, but there is one thing: Hard times force families, businesses and governments to make hard decisions.
McGraw says he's used to critics
McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw says he is used to being the target of critics.
Maloney, Tomblin sound off on EPA greenhouse gas ruling
Maloney CHARLESTON -- A federal appeals court ruling upholding the EPA's regulations limiting the emissions of greenhouse gas air pollutants has spurred a debate between West Virginia's gubernatorial candidates.
Piedmont Elementary dedicates space in honor of McJunkin
McJunkin CHARLESTON – Piedmont Elementary School has dedicated a space in honor of Jackson Kelly Education Elevators Program Founder Thomas McJunkin, who passed away last year.
Lewis admonished in '09 for 'reckless' comments about judge's ruling
Lewis CHARLESTON – Three years ago Hiram C. Lewis IV was disciplined for inappropriate comments he made about a judge's decision.
Suit accuses Martinsburg attorney of 'undue influence' in parents' wills
Printz Jr. CHARLES TOWN – A Berkeley County attorney is accused of taking advantage of his parents' age to change their will for his exclusive benefit.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
June 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
June 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
June 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
June 13
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
June 19
Loughry criticizes Tennant over public funding
Loughry CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry says Secretary of State Natalie Tennant is crippling his campaign with rulings on the public financing pilot project for Court candidates.
McGraw again says he won't debate Morrisey
McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw continues to rebuke challenger Patrick Morrisey's request to debate.
THEIR VIEW: News flash: GCs really are reading your attorney bio
CHARLESTON -- Imagine you had the ability to market yourself, your practice and your expertise at any hour of the day. Imagine that even as you're tied up handling an important matter for a client, there are countless potential clients who are thoroughly examining your capabilities. Imagine being able to showcase your strengths, knowledge and acumen to clients while you're not even in the office.
W.Va. SC: Union can challenge highway construction contract
Chief Justice Menis Ketchum CHARLESTON - West Virginia's high court ruled last week that a construction workers union has standing to challenge a highway construction contract.
PERSONNEL FILE: Funk joins Dinsmore's Charleston office
Funk CHARLESTON -– Dinsmore is pleased to announce that Mary Catherine Funk has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. She will practice in the firm's Charleston office.
State jail authority moves female inmates to avoid lawsuits
DeLong CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority is moving state-sentenced female inmates to Tygart Valley Regional Jail as part of an effort to avoid frivolous lawsuits.
High court: Primary beneficiaries can bring statutory bad faith claims
McHugh CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled last week that a primary life insurance beneficiary may assert a statutory bad faith action after the death of the insured.
PERSONNEL FILE: LAPSWV elects officers
HUNTINGTON -- On June 1, Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV) held its 8th Annual Seminar and Meeting at the Pullman Plaza Hotel in Huntington.
PERSONNEL FILE: Taylor named a W.Va. Super Lawyer
Taylor HUNTINGTON - Jenkins Fenstermaker, a Huntington-based law firm, has announced that Barry M. Taylor has been selected by his peers as a 2012 West Virginia Super Lawyer in medical malpractice and personal injury defense.