News from February 2019
6 legal marketing trends for 2019
These marketing trends cover six big trends for legal marketing in 2019 that should be part of your lead generation tactics for your law firm.
Former Justice Benjamin says Bailey & Wyant is a 'good fit for me and for the firm'
CHARLESTON – Two years after leaving the state Supreme Court, former Justice Brent Benjamin has joined Bailey & Wyant as an Of Counsel member.
Wheeling teacher says Ohio County school board breaking open meetings laws following walkout
WHEELING – An Ohio County teacher has filed a complaint and restraining order against the county’s school board to keep it from holding “an illegal hearing” this evening following the suspension of the controversial state Senate omnibus education reform bill and another alleged illegal school board hearing last week.
Delegate sues Higher Education Policy Commission to remove interim chancellor
PRINCETON — Del. Gary Martin "Marty" Gearheart (R-Mercer) is suing the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), seeking to remove the commission's interim chancellor.
The Greenbrier sues insurance companies for flood losses
CHARLESTON — The Greenbrier Hotel is suing a group of insurance carriers it claims failed to pay for substantial insured losses from the 2016 flood.
Ohio County property owner claims insurance company breached contract
A property owner is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Mercer County couple sue Ford alleging breach of warranty
Consumers are suing an automobile manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties.
Individuals sue State Farm for alleged breach of contract
Individuals are suing a licensed insurer, citing alleged unfair settlement practices.
Patient is suing health care providers alleging negligence
A patient is suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist claims previous diesel spill caused his accident
A motorist is suing various entities, citing alleged negligence.
State's largest teacher union also seeks info from Putnam about decision to stay open
WINFIELD – The state’s largest teacher union has joined the chorus of those seeking information from the Putnam County Board of Education regarding its decision to keep schools open during the recent two-day strike.
Another attorney files second FOIA request about Putnam schools' decision to stay open during strike
WINFIELD – Another attorney has delivered another Freedom of Information Act request to the Putnam County Board of Education.
Attorney Brian Cummings brings compassion to personal injury cases
Nashville attorney Brian Cummings dedicates his life's work to helping people who are injured or those who have lost someone due to the negligence of others.
Hearing board follows JIC's recommendations regarding Loughry's state punishment
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board agrees with the Judicial Investigation Commission’s recommendation regarding former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. The board issued its order Feb. 22, just two days after Loughry appeared before the board in a courtroom at the Wayne County Courthouse.
Former Shafer Equipment employee claims wrongful termination
A former employee is suing a sales company, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Customer sues after falling in Chester Sparkle parking lot
A customer is suing a grocery store, citing alleged negligence.
Pennsylvania couple claims health care providers were medically negligent
A Pennsylvania couple is suing health care providers, citing alleged medical negligence.
Nexstar says Ohio County restaurant has not paid for advertising
A broadcasting company is suing a restaurant, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Consumers sue automobile dealer and lender alleging breach of contract
Consumers are suing an automobile dealer, citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties.
Attorney files FOIA request seeking info about Putnam schools staying open during strike
WINFIELD – A former attorney for the state Supreme Court has filed a Freedom of Information Act request regarding the decision by Putnam County’s school superintendent to be the lone system in the state to keep doors open during the recent two-day teacher strike.