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Fatal Truck Accident on I-68 Highlights Liability Issues Associated with Inclement Weather

Poor weather conditions can make it difficult for any motorist to keep control of their vehicle. Large trucks pose a particular risk when snow or ice is on the road. Read More

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Upholds Termination of Employee Who Alleged FMLA Violation

No matter how strong the justification might be for an employee’s termination, there is still the possibility that the fired worker might bring a claim involving an alleged statutory violation Read More

Research Shows Increase of “Nuclear Verdicts” in Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability actions are often automatically associated with incidents involving relatively minor injuries and low levels of liability. Claims stemming from falls in stores and other locations open to the Read More

How Might You or Your Loved Ones Benefit from an Irrevocable Trust?

Many West Virginians use revocable trusts, sometimes referred to as living trusts, as a means of transferring property upon one’s death without requiring beneficiaries to wait through the probate process. Read More

Bad Faith Claim Fails for Lack of Specificity in Hurricane Damage Case

Damage from severe storms can be devastating to a homeowner, and can also raise complicated issues related to their property insurance policies. When a policyholder believes that their claim has Read More

WVU Terminates Food Service Contract For Cause with Eight Years Remaining

Feeding a campus with more than 25,000 students is a big job. Seven years ago, West Virginia University entered into a 15-year agreement with Sodexo, a major player in food Read More

How a West Virginia “Lady Bird” Deed Can Avert Probate Complications

When developing an estate plan, many individuals and families focus on making the transition of assets as simple as possible for their beneficiaries. Even in the best circumstances, settling an Read More

Noneconomic Damages Now Capped in WV Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims Arising from Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Crashes involving tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles are capable of inflicting severe, sometimes fatal, harm. When a serious truck accident occurs, the compensation in a resulting personal injury or wrongful Read More

Bill Aims to Provide Framework for When Local Governments Face Financial Emergencies

Natural disasters, inflation and other factors can strain the finances of local governments. Many counties and municipalities already operate on tight budgets, so even one unexpected event could leave these Read More

Suits Alleging Contamination with “Forever Chemicals” Brought Against Various Types of Manufacturers

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as "forever chemicals," have been used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products for decades. Much of the concern related Read More

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