News from 2021
Steptoe & Johnson analyst named president of national organization
WHEELING — An abstractor analyst at Steptoe & Johnson's Wheeling office has been named the president of the National Association of Lease and Title Analysts (NALTA) for the 2021-2022 term.
MEC seeks $150,000 from former member Urbana University
CLARKSBURG – A West Virginia-based NCAA athletic conference says a former member school from Ohio owes $150,000 in member dues.
Parkersburg family sues Wood County school board over mask mandate
PARKERSBURG – A couple has filed a lawsuit against the Wood County Board of Education challenging its school mask mandate.
National Heritage Month: Cesar Chavez
National Heritage Month: Cesar Chavez.
Man sues Bluefield State College for termination, denial of benefits
BLUEFIELD — A man is suing Bluefield State College alleging the college terminated him and denied his disability claims.
Woman blames CSX for husband's cancer, death
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing CSX Transportation alleging her late husband died due to exposure to unsafe fumes and gases.
Former employees sue Wylie Eye and Dental for negligent treatment
MOUNDSVILLE — Six former employees are suing Wylie Eye and Dental claiming they were berated and injured during their employment.
Author again asks for summary judgment in Woody Williams case
HUNTINGTON — The defendant in a case filed by Hershel "Woody" Williams two years ago asked again for the court to grant summary judgment.
Judge David Hammer Gives History Lesson to Administrative Law Judges
Judge David Hammer Gives History Lesson to Administrative Law Judges.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing on October 13, 2021
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing on October 13, 2021.
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan AGs Support U.S. Senate Efforts to Protect Children
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan AGs Support U.S. Senate Efforts to Protect Children.
AG's office warns those seeking college financial aid to protect information
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging college-bound students to protect personal information when preparing to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in light of this month’s opening of the application window.
McGinley's estate files wrongful death lawsuit against AEP, others following fatal crash
CHARLESTON – The estate of prominent Charleston attorney Sean McGinley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEP and an auto auction company following his June death in a traffic accident on Interstate 79.
Conference to Focus on Women and the Law
Conference to Focus on Women and the Law.
WVCALA announces Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
According to West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, lawsuits continue to have a negative impact on our economy and reduce access to affordable healthcare for West Virginians.
Day-long conference on women in law takes place Monday in Charleston
CHARLESTON — A day-long conference will be held Monday to encourage women to become lawyers and judges.
Man sues laundromat after employee attacked him with baseball bat
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Montgomery Coin Laundry alleging he was injured by one of its employees.
Woman sues South Charleson for injuries at Rec Center
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the city of South Charleston for injuries she sustained while she was at the South Charleston Recreation Center.
Legal expert: Employers have right to require vaccinations and can fire unvaxxed workers
CHARLESTON – The apparent firing of a popular television anchor for allegedly refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine has sparked social media discussion about an employer’s right to mandate the vaccine.
W.Va. Chamber strongly opposes IRS reporting proposal regarding banking activity
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce opposes an IRS reporting proposal the Biden Administration is trying to add to the budget reconciliation bill pending in Congress.