News from October 2012
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Sept. 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Sept. 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Sept. 17
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Sept. 21
Former WVU law student says GPA was altered
MORGANTOWN -- A man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims the school negligently misrepresented his grade point average and degree status.
Woman says ResCare defamed her character
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing ResCare Home Care Corporation after she claims it defamed her character and harmed her career as a counselor.
Nine more suits filed against MSU
CHARLESTON -- Nine more suits have been filed against Mountain State University for failing to inform them about problems with the school's accreditation.
PERSONNEL FILE: Grecco joins Steptoe & Johnson
CANONSBURG, Pa. - Steptoe & Johnson has announced that David J. Grecco has become Of Counsel to the firm.
PERSONNEL FILE: Hammond joins Lewis Glasser
CHARLESTON -- Lewis Glasser Casey & Rollins has announced that veteran commercial attorney David G. Hammond has joined the law firm as Senior Counsel.
PERSONNEL FILE: Williams to lead new DRI Center for Law and Public Policy
HUNTINGTON -- Marc Williams, managing partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough's West Virginia office, has been selected to lead a new national public policy initiative of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar.
McGraw's office launches student aid site
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Wednesday launched a website aimed at arming students and parents with information about student loans.
Morrisey says McGraw using taxpayer funds for campaign
CHARLESTON – Republican Attorney General candidate Patrick Morrisey is continuing to question the inner workers of incumbent Darrell McGraw’s campaign.
Steptoe & Johnson's Morgantown office receives wellness award
MORGANTOWN -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that the firm’s Morgantown office has been awarded the National Excellence in Wellness Platinum Award.
PERSONNEL FILE: Potter joins Bailey & Wyant as Of Counsel
CHARLESTON -– The law firm of Bailey & Wyant welcomes Jay Potter as Of Counsel to their Charleston office.
Proposed gag order in Harrison family law case put on hold
CLARKSBURG – At least until the chief justice of the state Supreme Court determines if a judge should remain on the case, a Harrison County man remains free to speak his mind about his family law ordeal.
THEIR VIEW: West Virginians step up to stop prescription drug abuse
By BOOTH GOODWIN
Morrisey continues to raise more funds than McGraw heading into election
CHARLESTON -- Republican Patrick Morrisey continues to out-raise his Democratic opponent, longtime West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, according to recent campaign finance reports.
Hancock sheriff sues Mountaineer Park for failing to collect occupancy tax
NEW CUMBERLAND – The Hancock County sheriff is suing Mountaineer Park Inc. for failing to collect the county’s hotel occupancy tax at its hotels for consumers receiving complimentary rooms.
GOP alleges quid pro quo between Justice Dept. and St. Paul
By JOHN O'BRIEN