News from May 2012
Two polls show Chafin, Davis leading SC race
Chafin CHARLESTON -- A poll conducted by Tish Chafin's Supreme Court campaign shows her in the lead.
PERSONNEL FILE: 35 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On April 11, 35 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Law firm joins national anti-texting while driving campaign
Manchin FAIRMONT – The Manchin Injury Law Group has joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's anti-texting while driving campaign in an effort to stop distracted driving.
THEIR VIEW: To maximize shale benefits, we have to get it right at the beginning
Rockefeller WASHINGTON -- You may have read some stories in recent days about a field hearing I held as Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
Class action suit filed against AB Resources
Guida MOUNDSVILLE – A class action lawsuit has been filed against AB Resources LLC after seven people claim the company has cheated them out of more than $1 million in royalty payments.
Couples sue for gas well explosion injuries
MOUNDSVILLE – Two couples are suing AB Resources PA, LLC after they claim the company is responsible for injuries sustained because of a gas well explosion.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hurney named secretary of ADTA
Hurney CHARLESTON -– Thomas J. Hurney Jr., a member of Jackson Kelly and the leader of the firm's Health Care and Finance Practice Group, was elected Secretary of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) during the organization's recent 71st Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Case over transfer of assets sent back to W.Va. federal court
Gregory RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal appeals court has remanded a case over fraudulently transferred assets to a West Virginia district court.
Rowe honored for work with children
Rowe CHARLESTON -- State Supreme Court candidate Jim Rowe has been given an award for his advocacy on behalf of children and families during Children's Memorial Flag Day ceremonies in Lewisburg last week.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on contracts
Lafferre HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced the details of the upcoming Business4Breakfast seminar to be held May 16 in Huntington.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly expands in Pa., opens office in Ohio
Swiger PITTSBURGH -- All of the attorneys from the Indiana, Pa., law firm of Gormly Gormly & Yuhas have joined Jackson Kelly effective May 1.
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman attorney named W.Va. Bar Foundation Fellow
Stone MORGANTOWN -— The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that Ward D. "Jerry" Stone Jr., a member in its Morgantown office, was named a West Virginia Bar Foundation Fellow.
McGraw has raised $38K from private attorneys he hired
McGraw CHARLESTON -– After the latest round of campaign finance reports, private attorneys who were hired to do state work by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw have given more than 40 percent of the amount he has raised.
Hotel Morgan alleges new hotel stole its name
CLARKSBURG - A downtown Morgantown hotel is suing another local establishment in federal court, arguing that the upstart hotel has stolen its name and is hurting its reputation.
Maloney calls for EPA's Jackson resignation
Maloney MORGANTOWN -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney is demanding Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to call for the firing of Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa Jackson.
McGraw sues Ga. company over designer drugs
Attorney General speaks during a press conference at the Putnam County Courthouse after his office filed a lawsuit against a Georgia manufacturer of "designer drugs." (Photos by Chris Dickerson) WINFIELD - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed a lawsuit Monday against a Georgia-based company for selling drug compounds that mimic controlled substances.
Huntington man blames apartment complex owner for fire injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing the owner of the apartment complex he lived in when a fire was started in the complex and he suffered burn injuries when attempting to escape.
Mingo man sues MU Board of Governors for mother's death
HUNTINGTON -- A Mingo County man is suing the Marshall University Board of Governors after he claims they are responsible for his mother's injuries and death.
Former employee sues Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics after she claims it failed to pay her final wages in a timely manner.
Lowe's suing developer of W.Va. shopping center for faulty work
CLARKSBURG - Home improvement chain Lowe's is suing a Missouri company in a West Virginia federal court for its faulty site development work at the retailer's Clarksburg location.