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Congratulations to the Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2023, which includes Bowles Rice partner Ellen Maxwell-Hoffman and firm alumna Chief Justice Beth Walker.
Woman says she was injured using Walmart self-checkout counter
CHARLESTON – An Elkview woman says she was injured while using a self-checkout counter at Walmart.
Man says surgical error at CAMC Teays Valley caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Cabell County man says a surgical error caused injuries and further medical complications.
Former Ruby Memorial nurse accuses WVU Hospitals of age discrimination, retaliation
MORGANTOWN – A fired Ruby Memorial Hospital registered nurse accuses her former employer of age discrimination and retaliation.
16 Bowles Rice Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List
Bowles Rice LLP is pleased to announce that 16 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
U.S. Attorney’s Office offers “United Against Hate” civil rights event
The United States Attorney’s Office will offer a civil rights outreach event in the Eastern Panhandle.
State panel clears Texas attorney following 'logistical mistake'
CHARLESTON – A Texas attorney who says a judge pulled a gun on her in court last year has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a matter that went to the state Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel because of a “logistical mistake.”
Company that held rights to boxing match sues bars that pirated event
CLARKSBURG — Joe Hand Promotions Inc. filed three lawsuits against businesses it claims pirated sporting events to show at their bars.
Woman alleges she was injured by car crash caused by Masontown employee
KINGWOOD — A woman is suing Masontown alleging she was injured in a car accident caused by a town employee in a town-owned vehicle.
Three complaints claim injuries from car accident
WAYNE — Three lawsuits allege Todd Case Trucking and one of its employees are responsible for a car accident that caused injuries.
Former employee sues Wayne Co. Commission for wrongful termination, discrimination
WAYNE — A Cabell County woman is suing the Wayne County Commission alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her job after she sustained a workplace injury.
Man says Grafton negligently maintained its sewage system
GRAFTON — A man is suing the City of Grafton alleging that his real property was damaged.
Tarr: West Virginia doesn't need any guidance from the AFT
CHARLESTON – The socialist ideologue institution of the American Federation of Teachers, who has ruined public K-12 education in large part, has found it incumbent upon themselves to issue a statement of guidance for West Virginia University. They insist that West Virginia citizens should reach deeper into their paychecks and subsidize structural deficits within the university.
Federal judge dismisses most claims in abortion drug case
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has partially dismissed a lawsuit by a chemical abortion drug manufacturer that sought to nullify the state’s ban on the drug mifepristone.
19 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named by The Best Lawyers in America® as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for 2024
The Best Lawyers in America® has named 19 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2024.
Woman sues Enterprise for needle injury in rental car
WAYNE — A Kenova woman says Enterprise Rent-A-Car failed to properly inspect a car she rented and she was allegedly stabbed by an uncapped needle left in the vehicle.
Woman says she's been harassed while attempting to run an animal rescue
CHARLESTON — A Gandeeville County woman is suing nine current and former state officials alleging she has been harassed for several years while attempting to run her wildlife rescue.
Wheeling attorney denies all allegations of violating rules of conduct
CHARLESTON – A Wheeling attorney who has been charged with three counts of violating the rules of conduct for attorneys denies the allegations and wants the matter dismissed.
Jackson Kelly Attorneys Prominently Featured in 2024 Best Lawyers Publication
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 73 of the firm’s lawyers were recently named in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch across the firm’s ten offices by the publication.
Intermediate appellate court reverses DHHR ruling on benefits for YMCA of Parkersburg
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a ruling from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review that suspended government benefits for the YMCA of Parkersburg.