News from August 2018
Atheist group alleges Parkersburg's Lord's Prayer is illegal
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Parkersburg for opening city council meetings with the Lord's Prayer.
Charleston municipal sewer utility alleges surety company owes $2.7 million
CHARLESTON — A municipal sewer utility is suing a surety company and a reinsurer, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges debt collector violated TCPA
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Huntington couple alleges home improvement company's negligence led to injuries
HUNTINGTON — Two Huntington homeowners are suing a Putnam County home improvement contracting company, alleging conversion, loss of consortium and negligence in injuries to the one of the plaintiffs.
Jefferson County couple allege unlawful debt collection
MARTINBURG — Home owners are suing Select Portfolio Servicing Inc, a loan servicing company, citing alleged unlawful debt collection, unlawful failure to credit payments, breach of contract, tort of outrage.
Consulting firm alleges rental service owes $22,000
WHEELING — A consulting firm is suing a car rental service and an insurance company, alleging breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment in failing to pay more than $22,000.
Neither Ketchum nor Davis have yet applied for retirement benefits with the state
CHARLESTON – Neither of the two recently retired state Supreme Court justices have applied for retirement benefits.
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Attorney Brock Malcolm to Morgantown Office
Bowles Rice is pleased to announce that attorney Brock Malcolm has joined the firm’s Morgantown, West Virginia office.
ORRICK: #4 for Associate Satisfaction
Thank you to our associates for ranking us #4 on The American Lawyer’s 2018 Associate Satisfaction survey – the second year in a row that we have jumped up a spot.
BORDAS & BORDAS PLLC: Tipping the Scales
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WARNER LAW OFFICES PLLC: Bobby Warner Given the 2018 West Virginia lawyers and leaders award
Warner Law Offices is pleased to announce that Bobby Warner has been inducted into the West Virginia Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2018 by the West Virginia University College of Law and West Virginia Executive Magazine.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Vanessa Rogers Joins Brandeis Inn of Court
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s Vanessa Rogers has joined the Louis D. Brandeis Inn of Court as an associate member. Part of the American Inns of Court, the Brandeis Inn is an organization for legal practitioners that promotes skill development and professional excellence.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Brian Glasser Named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
Bailey & Glasser LLP is proud to announce that Best Lawyers, a peer-review publication that surveys thousands of lawyers to determine the best by practice area in communities across the nation, has named Brian Glasser Lawyer of the Year in the Criminal Defense: White Collar practice area for Charleston, West Virginia.
Despite retirement, Davis receives summons for Senate impeachment trials
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis has been served a summons for the upcoming impeachment trial before the state Senate.
Innocence Project law clinic helps free Tyler County man
MORGANTOWN — The Innocence Project law clinic with West Virginia University College of Law (WVU) recently helped free a client who had been convicted of a crime he did not commit.
Putnam County attorney running for state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County attorney has added his name to the list of candidates vying for a seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Morrisey receives U.S. Chamber endorsement in U.S. Senate race
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in his bid for the U.S. Senate.
Defendants seek to dismiss Wayne County school board radio station lawsuit
WAYNE — Three defendants in a lawsuit alleging age discrimination, defamation and slander have filed a motion to dismiss, stating the complaint fails to state a claim.
Patient alleges medical facility disclosed confidential information without consent
HUNTINGTON — A patient is suing a Huntington medical center, alleging breach of confidentiality and invasion of privacy.
Bank alleges hospitality business owes more than $400,000
LOGAN — A bank is is suing a West Logan hospitality business, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt of more than $400,000.