News from August 2014
Charleston law firm allegedly owes for phone book ads
CHARLESTON – A telephone book distributor claims a Charleston law firm owes more than $19,000 in advertising costs.
Kwik Lube being sued over advertised use of Valvoline oil
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington-area Kwik Lube is being taken to court again for allegedly advertising the use of Valvoline brand oil at its store, despite not having a contract with the company.
AG's office announces mobile office hours for September
CHARLESTON – A consumer protection representative from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office will be conducting mobile office hours throughout four local counties to not only educate consumers on the latest scams and fraud in their area, but also on ways to protect their information.
Georgetown law professor is first speaker in MU Amicus Curiae lecture series
HUNTINGTON – Dr. Laura K. Donohue, a professor of law and director of the Center on National Security and the Law at Georgetown University Law Center, will be the featured speaker Thursday, Sept. 11, in the first installment of the fall 2014 Amicus Curiae Lecture Series at Marshall University.
Why I sued the president
CHARLESTON – President Obama has dared those who criticize his repeated failure to faithfully execute the laws to “sue me,” believing that no one can show the injury needed to do so.
Keeping your eye on your putts can be dangerous
If your bowling buddy dropped his ball on your foot, you wouldn't blame the alley.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four veteran attorneys join Babst Calland's Charleston office
CHARLESTON – The law firm of Babst Calland has announced the lateral moves of four established West Virginia attorneys who have joined the firm’s office in downtown Charleston.
PERSONNEL FILE: Best Lawyers lists three Nelson Mullins from W.Va.
HUNTINGTON – Three Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough attorneys based in West Virginia have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four Bailey & Wyant attorneys selected for Super Lawyers
CHARLESTON – Bailey & Wyant PLLC is pleased to announce that Charles R. Bailey, David L. Wyant, Thomas E. Buck and H. F. Salsbery were selected for inclusion in the 2014 edition of the West Virginia Super Lawyers publication.
PERSONNEL FILE: 7 Bowles Rice attorneys named Lawyers of the Year
CHARLESTON – The newly released 2015 edition of Best Lawyers in America recognizes seven Bowles Rice attorneys as “Lawyers of the Year” in seven different practice areas, including energy, litigation and banking.
PERSONNEL FILE: Konrad named president of National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
HUNTINGTON – Angela Konrad, a partner at Huddleston Bolen, recently was named president of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
PERSONNEL FILE: About 70 percent of Huddleston Bolen partners listed in Best Lawyers
HUNTINGTON -- Best Lawyers has released its 2015 guide, recognizing a number of Huddleston Bolen’s lawyers and practice groups.
PERSONNEL FILE: Karlin, Peak named in Best Lawyers
MORGANTOWN – Allan N. Karlin and Putnam County native Jane E. Peak once again have been selected as Best Lawyers in America in the area of Employment law.
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson attorneys named Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON – Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has been top listed in the United States for Energy Law by The Best Lawyers in America.
PERSONNEL FILE: 10 Spilman attorneys Recognized 'Lawyers of the Year'
CHARLESTON – The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC (Spilman) has announced that 10 attorneys were named 2015 “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers.
PERSONNEL FILE: 65 Jackson Kelly attorneys named as Best Lawyers
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 65 of the firm’s lawyers were recently named in the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
PERSONNEL FILE: Five Martin & Seibert attorneys listed in Best Lawyers
MARTINSBURG – Martin & Seibert shareholders Walter M. Jones III, Clarence E. Martin III, E. Kay Fuller, Susan R. Snowden and Michael M. Stevens were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015.
GOP ads full of hypocrisy, rely on gullibility
CHARLESTON – Well, the 2014 general election campaign is in full swing and the ads are flying. It only takes about a week to get your fill of them.
AG's office warns businesses of credit card scam
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning West Virginia businesses of a new credit card scam aiming to steal businesses information.
Bus company didn't show to haul MU students to NYC, suit claims
HUNTINGTON – Marshall University is suing over claims a bus company contracted to transport students to New York City failed to show up.