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Should I Be Receiving Overtime?
ClockOctober 10th, 2014 By Jason Causey

Should I Be Receiving Overtime?

 Overtime laws in West Virginia are designed to prevent workers (particularly those in blue-collar industries) from being exploited by their employers. West Virginia, like most states, has closely based its overtime laws on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. The FLSA qualifies certain types...

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Seeking Advice
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Seeking Advice

 In my early years, my older sister, Linda, and I were Air Force brats. Before our father retired after 22 years in the Air Force, we lived in places like Japan, Okinawa and Marquette, Michigan, to name a few. Living the military life, you rely on family more than usual....

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What to Know When Calling an Attorney
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What to Know When Calling an Attorney

 What basic information should I be prepared to give when I call an attorney's office? Many people never consider that they may need to speak to an attorney. Certainly, many people hope that they never do. As a result, those who call an attorney's office to discuss a potential case...

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What The Frack? West Virginia Doubles Down on Poisoning Our Water
ClockOctober 7th, 2014 By Zak Zatezalo

What The Frack? West Virginia Doubles Down on Poisoning Our Water

 This past Friday, state commerce officials opened bids to allow natural gas drilling just one mile underneath the northern section of the Ohio River. The bids allow companies to use hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to stimulate the wells, posing a significant risk to the Ohio Valley's primary water supply. Not only...

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Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 5-11, 2014
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Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 5-11, 2014

 In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week. Coinciding with awareness week is the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding (October 7, 2014). These mental health awareness efforts are not possible without organizations such as The National...

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Those Hectic Weeknights
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Those Hectic Weeknights

 Let me first begin by saying, I love where I am in life. I have a very fulfilling career, a great husband, and some awesome kids. However, juggling the three can be challenging-especially now that the kiddos are back in school and the hubby is on the dreadful 12-hour night...

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20 Years Ago Today — A Blessing in Disguise
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20 Years Ago Today — A Blessing in Disguise

 Twenty years ago today, I was a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Notre Dame. I loved football. Although I appreciated Notre Dame's academic reputation, as well as its status as the most well-known Catholic university in the country, I can't help but think that the opportunity to be around...

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‘Pumpkin Hater’
ClockOctober 1st, 2014 By Jay Stoneking

‘Pumpkin Hater’

 Fall is just around the corner. I'm a huge fan of fall. The air is crisp and cool. College football returns. The leaves provide a colorful backdrop for my daily commute to work. I also enjoy making my annual pilgrimage to Oglebayfest to renew old friendships, shop, and sample the cuisine. But...

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Bordas & Bordas Expands to Pittsburgh
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Bordas & Bordas Expands to Pittsburgh

  BORDAS & BORDAS EXPANDS TO PITTSBURGH Smith, Pasciak Join Legal Team Wheeling---Bordas & Bordas Attorneys, PLLC has announced that beginning this month the firm will offer legal services in Pittsburgh. Furthermore, the firm has added two new attorneys to their staff. The western Pennsylvania office will be the fourth location...

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Hidden Perks
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Hidden Perks

 Does your job have hidden perks? Mine does. These perks may not be exactly the kind you would think of, but I'd like to share them with you. You see, I take my job very seriously and the people that come into this office looking for our help get my...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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