News from 2012
MU's Amicus Curiae lecture series continues with five speakers
Mann HUNTINGTON -– Five lectures featuring scholars and opinion leaders who will talk about the Constitution and important matters in the nation's political process will be delivered during the 2012-2013 school year at Marshall University.
Charles Town attorney accused of malpractice
Cassell CHARLES TOWN – A Jefferson County attorney is accused of negligence in pursing a New York City man's lawsuit against Shepherdstown officials, including bailing out on him while it was still pending.
Kanawha family judge wrong to consider paternity for Ga. child, writ says
CHARLESTON – A Georgia woman is challenging a Kanawha Family Law judge's order compelling her child to take a DNA test to prove a Tornado man is the biological father.
Wood Co. man files writ to halt indecent exposure charge
RIPLEY – A Wood County man is asking a judge in Jackson County to put a stop to criminal charges against him.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Aug. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Aug. 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Aug. 29
SEC, Loughry: Motion for injunction should be denied
Loughry CHARLESTON - Both the State Election Commission and state Supreme Court candidate Allen Loughry argue that Charleston attorney Michael Callaghan's recent request for a preliminary injunction in a federal lawsuit over West Virginia's Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program should not be granted.
Jefferson Co. clerk accused of not following state law
Maghan CHARLES TOWN – The Jefferson County Clerk is accused of failing to adequately bond the administrator of a late Washington, D.C., businessman's estate which allowed him to squander nearly half the estate's value.
PERSONNEL FILE: Three Nelson Mullins attorneys in Huntington named 'Best Lawyers'
Williams HUNTINGTON -– Three Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough attorneys based in Huntington have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013.
Second set of ethics charges filed against Watkins
Watkins CHARLESTON – A Putnam family law judge's unruly behavior -- which has been uploaded multiple times to the Internet, and, in one instance, made international headlines -- again will have to account for his actions before an ethics panel.
PERSONNEL FILE: 88 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named 'Best Lawyers'
BRIDGEPORT -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that 88 of the firm's attorneys have been included in the 2013 list of The Best Lawyers in America, regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.
Kanawha County launches domestic violence pilot program
Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis speaks during the event. (Photo courtesy of the state Supreme Court) CHARLESTON -– State Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and Kanawha County officials have announced the creation of a domestic violence pilot program in the county.
Business4Breakfast seminar to focus on defamation
ASHLAND, Ky. -- Huddleston Bolen, the Ashland Alliance and Community Trust Bank will hold a Business4Breakfast seminar Sept. 12.
Morrisey, McGraw begin ad campaigns
CHARLESTON - Republican state Attorney General challenger Patrick Morrisey kicked off his fall ad campaign with a radio spot that begin airing last week.
Virginia AG to campaign with Morrisey
Cuccinelli CHARLESTON -– Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will be in Charleston on Saturday to help Patrick Morrisey in his race against incumbent West Virginia AG Darrell McGraw.
Suit accuses Marion family law judge, DHHR, jail administrator of civil rights violations
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man is accusing various officials, including a Marion County family law judge, of violating his civil rights.
Nepotism, cronyism at heart of two Berkeley termination suits
MARTINSBURG – Separate lawsuits filed in Berkeley Circuit Court by two former county employees allege they were fired for exposing either nepotism or cronyism.
PERSONNEL FILE: Bailey included in Chambers and Partners
Bailey
CHARLESTON -- Managing member Charles R. "Chuck" Bailey has been listed as a notable practitioner in litigation by his peers in the 2012 edition of the reputable legal industry publication Chambers and Partners.