News from March 2012
PERSONNEL FILE: Gottlied contributes section on W.Va. leasing, exploration and production laws to oil and gas law book
Gottlieb CHARLESTON -– Richard Gottlieb, a natural gas attorney, has provided the West Virginia chapter for a new national book called "Oil & Gas Law," which has been published by the American Association of Professional Landmen.
PERSONNEL FILE: Glyptis joins Steptoe & Johnson
Glyptis WHEELING -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Phillip T. Glyptis, Of Counsel, has joined the firm's Wheeling office.
Stakem joins Chafin's campaign as finance director
CHARLESTON -- Karen Stakem, former campaign Deputy Finance Director for U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, has joined Tish Chafin's state Supreme Court campaign as Finance Director.
*** Standalone p1 art for 3/12 issue: Touring tornado damage
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin surveyed storm damage in Wayne, Lincoln and Marion counties on March 3 after storms swept through the state producing tornadoes, torrential rains and damaging winds. Here, he listens as one Wayne County resident shares her story. Delegate Don Perdue, D-Wayne, is in the background. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia National Guard)
WVU College of Law among publication's top 50 'Go-To' law schools
West Virginia University's College of Law MORGANTOWN -– West Virginia University's College of Law has been named a "Go-To" law school by The National Law Journal.
McGraw names former Marine to serve on Save Our Homes project
CHARLESTON – A former Marine has been chosen by Attorney General Darrell McGraw to serve as the mortgage-foreclosure settlement liaison for the Project: Save Our Homes taskforce.
Attorney enters plea on law firm arson
Shreve MARTINSBURG – An eastern Panhandle attorney accused of deliberating setting a fire at the law firm where she previously worked five years ago has entered into a tentative plea agreement in charges against her.
Huntington's LoCascio wins WVU law school's Baker Cup competition
Adam LoCascio of Huntington was the winner of the annual George C. Baker Cup Moot Court Competition at West Virginia University's College of Law. (Photo courtesy of WVU)
MORGANTOWN -– The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals judged Adam LoCascio to be the winner of Tuesday's annual George C. Baker Cup Moot Court Competition at West Virginia University's College of Law.
Mingo judge grants CSX motion for summary judgment
Bolen WILLIAMSON – Mingo Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury granted CSX Transportation's motion for summary judgment in a matter involving an employee's alleged injuries.
Woman sues Huntington Mall for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cross Lanes woman is suing the Huntington Mall after she slipped and fell on its premises.
Ohio woman sues over MPLA violations
HUNTINGTON -- An Ohio woman is suing Ultimate Health Services and a physician she claims violated the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act by not releasing her records when she filed for disability benefits.
Former employee sues Putnam County Bank for wrongful termination
WINFIELD -- A former employee says Putnam County Bank wrongfully terminated his employment after he reported to state and federal banking officials about improper practices occurring at the bank.
Couple sues Select Energy Services for fraudulent conduct
WINFIELD -- A couple is suing Select Energy Services for failing to pay for damages done to their vehicle when a drilling apparatus fell from a service truck and struck their vehicle.
Woman accuses Liberty Candy of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Liberty Candy Co. after she claims it wrongfully terminated her employment for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Woman sues Thomas Memorial Hospital for husband's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Thomas Memorial Hospital for her husband's death.
Ky. man, daughter sue Quaker Steak and Lube for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Sidney, Ky., man and his daughter are suing a Charleston restaurant after he sustained injuries on its premises.
Man says he slipped on snow, ice at Wal-mart
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Wal-mart after he slipped on ice and snow and was injured on its premises.
Woman says she was injured at LeGrand Hair Salon
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing LeGrand Hair Salon after she tripped on uneven mats in the salon.
Maloney wants Tomblin, McGraw to join contraception suit
Maloney CHARLESTON – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney is calling for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and state Attorney General Darrell McGraw to join a lawsuit against the Obama administration's contraception rule.
Eight apply for First Circuit circuit judge opening
CHARLESTON – Eight attorneys have submitted their names for the opening in the Circuit Judge opening in the state's northern Panhandle.