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July 19 – Pittsburgh Day
ClockJuly 17th, 2020 By

July 19 – Pittsburgh Day

 Having grown up in West Virginia -- and having moved to the suburbs of Pittsburgh two years ago – I’ve learned a lot about the history and traditions surrounding the Steel City. And one interesting fact is July 19 is Pittsburgh day! Specifically, on July 19, 1911, the H was...

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Summer Social Distancing Activities
ClockJuly 16th, 2020 By

Summer Social Distancing Activities

 Summer is a time to be outside with your friends and family and enjoy the beautiful weather. As we navigate a summer during Covid-19, though, it’s important to practice the safety precautions advised to us. Mainly, it’s crucial to wear a mask in public areas and practice social distancing. In...

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A New Way to Cook Dinner
ClockJuly 15th, 2020 By

A New Way to Cook Dinner

 We’ve all been there. You come home from work; you’re tired or exhausted; and yet there are still those last chores before relaxing: figuring out what to have for dinner and preparing it. Just figuring out what to make day-in and day-out can be mentally exhausting. So, I find myself...

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The World of the Smartwatch
ClockJuly 13th, 2020 By

The World of the Smartwatch

 Smartwatches are the newest thing everyone “has” to have. I held out for a long time, though, before making my first step toward the smartwatch world with a simple Fitbit. Quite honestly, at first, I didn’t see what all the rage was about. I was used to walking a lot...

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Oil and Gas Co-Tenancy Continues to be an Issue
ClockJuly 10th, 2020 By Jeremy McGraw

Oil and Gas Co-Tenancy Continues to be an Issue

 We get a lot of calls from individuals who have just learned of a long-lost oil and gas interest. People from all over the country are getting calls from a landman seeking to find the lost heirs of oil and gas owners from decades ago. The typical scenario is a...

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After Appeal, Johnson & Johnson Still Ordered to Pay $2.1 Billion on Talc/Cancer Claims and Imerys Settles its Ovarian Cancer Litigation
ClockJuly 9th, 2020 By Zak Zatezalo

After Appeal, Johnson & Johnson Still Ordered to Pay $2.1 Billion on Talc/Cancer Claims and Imerys Settles its Ovarian Cancer Litigation

 Last month, a Missouri appeals court ordered Johnson & Johnson and a subsidiary to pay $2.1 billion in damages to women who blamed their ovarian cancers on the company’s baby powder and other talcum powder products. While the decision slashed a record 2018 verdict of $4.69 billion in compensatory and...

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New Consumer Protections Are Available In Response to COVID-19
ClockJuly 8th, 2020 By Jason Causey

New Consumer Protections Are Available In Response to COVID-19

 Federal and state authorities, along with some private businesses, are taking action to protect consumers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. These actions include suspensions on foreclosures, evictions and terminations of telecommunications and utility service, elimination of interest and forbearance on student loan payments, limits on debt collection and more....

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Cheer Up the Lonely Day
ClockJuly 7th, 2020 By Jodi Wood Cunningham

Cheer Up the Lonely Day

 With all the social distancing going on, we need to remember some people may be very lonely.  Social distancing can affect all of us, but can be especially hard on those who live alone or are in nursing homes and cannot have visitors. So, when I came across a day...

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Transfers to Minors
ClockJuly 6th, 2020 By

Transfers to Minors

 Under the old English common law, a minor lacked legal capacity. Therefore, a minor could not enter into a contract or own any property. When West Virginia gained statehood in June, 1863, this same principle became an established part of West Virginia law. Yet in 1986 the Legislature adopted the...

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Staying Safe on 4th of July
ClockJuly 2nd, 2020 By

Staying Safe on 4th of July

 The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest weekends for travel in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most dangerous weekends for travel because of the increased traffic on the roadways. According to the National Safety Council, it is anticipated there will be at...

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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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