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Individual news items may carry separate copyright notices, and are used by permission from their respective authors.5STEPTOE & JOHNSON EXPANDS ENERGY PRACTICE NEW OFFICES IN THE HEART OF PENNSYLVANIA MARCELLUS SHALE Prominent Pennsylvania Energy Attorney Russell Schetroma to join Steptoe & Johnson CLARKSBURG, WV -- On September 1, the law firm ofhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/STEPTOE--JOHNSON-EXPANDS-ENERGY-PRACTICE,876.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTOn Thursday evening, June 22, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) held its third of four public meetings in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, related to its upcoming study of the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on water resources.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPA-Holds-Public-Meeting-on-Hydraulic-Fracturing,874.aspxFri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTDemocrats Shelve Climate Change Legislation Senate Democrats conceded Thursday that they do not have enough votes to pass “cap and trade” climate change legislation, and are shelving efforts to cap greenhouse gases indefinitely. Instead, Senate Majorityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Senate-Democrats-Pull-Plug-on-Cap-and-Trade,873.aspxThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTEnvironmentalists Claim Oil and Gas Leasing of Public Land Violated NEPA In a move meant to attempt to curb oil and gas leasing on federal lands in the west, environmentalists are challenging the federal government's leasing of tens of thousands ofhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Environmentalists-Challenge-Federal-Oil-and-Gas-Leasing,871.aspxFri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTCarte Goodwin Named to United States Senate by West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin Who Are the Goodwins? What Happens Next? West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has named Charleston lawyer Carte Goodwin to fill the vacancy in the US Senate causedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Carte-Goodwin-Named-to-United-States-Senate-by-West-Virginia-Governor-Joe-Manchin,872.aspxFri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Steptoe & Johnson Energy Team announces its latest energy webinar.  "FERC Compliance and FERC Compliance Programs - Who Needs Them?" will be held on Wednesday, July 21, from noon until 1:00 p.m. Topics include: • FERC's penaltyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-to-Host-FERC-Webinar-July-21,836.aspxSun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTProposed Amendments to Water Quality Standards Move Forward in West Virginia and Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, amendments to new regulations limiting the discharge of Total Dissolved Solids (“TDS”) into Pennsylvania waterways are moving forward. Ashttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/-Changes-Coming-for-WV-PA-Water-Quality-Guidelines-,835.aspxWed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTIs your company acquiring another company or being acquired, merging or forming a joint venture with another party? If so, you may be required to file a formal notification with the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Divisionhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-You-Merge,834.aspxFri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTEPA Adds Underground Coal Mines To List of GHG Reporters On June 28, 2010, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson signed a rule adding underground coal mines to the list of source categories required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to EPA.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mines-Must-Report-Emissions-Under-New-EPA-Rule,824.aspxWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Environmental Protection Agency has monitored the amount of certain particulates in the air on a national and local level with favorable results. The EPA provides data on the amount of Carbon Monoxide, Ground Level Ozone, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPAs-Air-Trend-Data-Shows-Improvements,825.aspxWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named West Virginia Super Lawyers® Thirty-seven lawyers included in list; 10 named as “Rising Stars” Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that a total of 37 of the firm’s lawyers are included in the 2010 classhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/37-Named-Super-Lawyers,822.aspxFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson receives top ranking in each practice area  Steptoe & Johnson announces that 21 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” by Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Inhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Twenty-One-Attorneys-Named-Leading-Lawyers-For-Business,821.aspxFri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTStudy Reveals Executives’ Concern over Intellectual Property Theft In a recent risk management survey, 42% of biotechnology executives reported that they were most concerned about exposure to intellectual property theft. The survey was sponsored byhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Survey-IP-Theft-Worries-Execs,820.aspxThu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTRise in Ownership May Mean Rise in Litigation for Off-Road Vehicles Those engaged in the sales, service or use of off-road vehicles should be aware of a growing trend in litigation. As many of us here in West Virginia are aware, side by side utilityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Rise-in-UTVs-May-Mean-Rise-in-Litigation,819.aspxFri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTEPA Now Allows Public Access to its Research Database The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it is allowing public access to a database of materials related to studies. The Health and Environmental Research Online (HERO) databasehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPA-Opens-Database-to-Public,817.aspxFri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTThree States Regulate Dissolved Solids in Water The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board recently passed an amended version of new regulations aimed at controlling the discharge of total dissolved solids (TDS) into Pennsylvania waters. TDS is thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Three-States-Regulate-Dissolved-Solids-in-Water,816.aspxThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFERC Approves Pipeline’s Incentive Fixed Retainage Proposal On May 20, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued an order approving, subject to conditions, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company’s (“Columbia Gulf”) proposal to replacehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/FERC-Action-May-Reduce-Retainage-Charges,870.aspxTue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTClick here to visit our webinar page and dowload the latest presentation.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/View-Our-Latest-Energy-Webinar,782.aspxFri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTA lot of press has been generated by health care reform and the recent passage of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” But did you realize that the PPACA resulted in amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act? It’s true – and here is thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/BET-YOU-DIDNT-SEE-THIS-COMING-,828.aspxWed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTAttorneys to discuss MSHA investigations  Steptoe & Johnson has opened registration for the firm’s next Energy Webinar, “MSHA 110(c) Investigations,” scheduled for May 19, 2010 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Attorneys will discuss three key topics,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-Announces-MSHA-Webinar,774.aspxMon, 17 May 2010 11:48:35 GMTGHG Reporting Requirement Changes May Affect Oil and Natural Gas Industry On March 22, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulations to include additional industrial sectors to the mandatory greenhouse gas monitoringhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPA-Considers-Reporting-Requirement-Changes,775.aspxMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTEPA Announces Plans to Regulate Coal Ash On May 4, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two options for the first national rules regulating the disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants under eitherhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPA-Plans-to-Regulate-Coal-Ash,768.aspxTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTWill serve as firm’s Chief Financial Officer  Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, announced that Rick Mackessy has been hired as the Chief Financial Officer for the law firm. Mackessy possesses over 30 years of experience in accountinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Rick-Mackessy-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,767.aspxThu, 06 May 2010 10:01:36 GMTNew attorney to practice in the areas of business and energy  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome new attorney, Caroline R. Mosites, to the firm. Mosites will practice in the Clarksburg office, concentrating in the areas of business and energyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Caroline-R-Mosites-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,761.aspxFri, 30 Apr 2010 08:01:02 GMTThe federal Department of Labor, which is charged with administering and enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act, announced last month that it is ending its decades-old practice of issuing opinion letters explaining how the federal wage and hour law applieshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/DOL-Changes-Course-on-Opinion-Letters,829.aspxThu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTAssociate to practice in the areas of mineral and energy law CLARKSBURG, WV (April 28, 2010) – Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome new associate, Chad Griffith, to the firm. Griffith joins the firm’s energy group, concentrating in the areashttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Chad-Griffith-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,760.aspxWed, 28 Apr 2010 08:29:34 GMTFederal Court in Pennsylvania Declines Jurisdiction over Case to Enforce Oil and Gas Lease The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (“Court”) recently declined to exercise jurisdiction over a declaratory judgment actionhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Court-Cites-Marcellus-Shale-in-Jurisdiction-Decision,759.aspxTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTAssociate to practice general litigation  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome new associate, Kristen L. Andrews, to the firm. Andrews will practice in the Wheeling office, concentrating in the area of general litigation. Andrews receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kristen-L-Andrews-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,752.aspxMon, 26 Apr 2010 08:42:14 GMTAssociate to practice in the areas of business and energy law  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome new associate, Gary D. Holland, to the firm. Holland will practice in the Charleston office, concentrating in the areas of business and energyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gary-D-Holland-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,751.aspxThu, 22 Apr 2010 08:53:57 GMTFERC Seeks Public Comment on Penalty Guidelines On April 15, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that it will suspend and open to public comment the Policy Statement on Penalty Guidelines (Policy Statement), which FERChttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/FERC-Seeks-Public-Comment-on-Penalty-Guidelines-,802.aspxThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTDON’T MISS THE MARK: PROVIDING PROPER NOTICE OF PATENT RIGHTS   Benefits of Patent Marking 35 U.S.C. § 287 of the Patent Act provides that a patentee selling its invention may give notice to the public that the invention is patented by markinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/DONT-MISS-THE-MARK-PROVIDING-PROPER-NOTICE-OF-PATENT-RIGHTS-,791.aspxMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorney named during recent legislative session  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Governor Joe Manchin has appointed Monte L. Williams to the State’s Ethics Commission. A former West Virginia State Trooper,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Monte-Williams-Appointed-To-West-Virginia-Ethics-Commission,745.aspxThu, 15 Apr 2010 13:23:08 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON HONORED BY LEGAL AID OF WV  For the third year in a row Steptoe & Johnson has been named the recipient of the “Law Firm Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Representation of West Virginians”. The “Kaufman Pro Bono Award” is awardedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/SJ-Named-Pro-Bono-Firm-of-the-Year-for-3rd-Year,744.aspxThu, 15 Apr 2010 09:43:53 GMTChairman of the firm to receive distinguished leadership award  Robert M. Steptoe, Jr., Chairman of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, has been chosen to receive the Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership West Virginia, a statewide program that develops,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bob-Steptoe-to-be-Honored-by-Leadership-WV,743.aspxWed, 14 Apr 2010 12:46:26 GMTSteptoe & Johnson law blog is newest tool in “employment essentials”  Attorneys to provide labor and employment news, commentary and analysis Attorneys in the labor and employment practice group of Steptoe & Johnson have launched the latesthttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/SJ-attorneys-launch-Labor--Employment-Blog,742.aspxWed, 14 Apr 2010 09:21:39 GMTNorman Lindell, a Human Resources Consultant with the Labor and Employment practice group of Steptoe & Johnson, was recently honored by Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley. Lindell was recognized by the organization for his diligent efforts as boardhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Goodwill-Industries-of-Kanawha-Valleys-Honors-Lindell,741.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2010 10:09:42 GMTCourt Decision Could Limit Product Warranties Any manufacturer, distributor or seller of products will want to pay close attention to how the West Virginia Supreme Court decides a case that will have important implications on product warranties. Thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Court-Decision-Could-Limit-Product-Warranties,789.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ANNOUNCES NEW ATTORNEY  Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, announced today that Kurt L. Krieger has joined the firm, Of Counsel, and will be a member of the firm’s energy team in Charleston. A graduate of Wheelinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kurt-Krieger-joins-firms-Energy-team,733.aspxFri, 09 Apr 2010 10:58:11 GMTFERC Holds First Workshop on New Penalty Guidelines - Emphasis on Company Compliance Programs On April 7, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held its first workshop on the new penalty guidelines that were issued in its March policyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/FERC-Holds-First-Workshop-on-New-Penalty-Guidelines---Emphasis-on-Company-Compliance-Programs-,801.aspxThu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Medical Monitoring in WV On Friday, March 26, 2010, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided the appeal of a nearly $400 million jury verdict rendered in Harrison County, West Virginia against the formerhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/The-Good-The-Bad--The-Ugly-Medical-Monitoring-in-WV-,811.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Medical Monitoring in WV On Friday, March 26, 2010, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided the appeal of a nearly $400 million jury verdict rendered in Harrison County, West Virginia against the former ownerhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/The-Good-The-Bad--The-Ugly-Medical-Monitoring-in-WV-,812.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTA recent ruling from a judge in the Eastern Panhandle provides that companies that give wage advances to employees must use assignments to recoup the earnings. It is not unusual for employees to go to their employers and say that they are in financialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/New-Dangers-For-West-Virginia-Employers-that-Advance-Wages,830.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE JOURNAL Steptoe & Johnson attorney Kristian E. White has been chosen as a member of the 2010 class of “Generation Next: 40 under 40”. The leadership honorary, which celebrates a select grouphttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/White-Named-To-2010-Class-of-Generation-Next,732.aspxThu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTSupreme Court of Pennsylvania Construes Statute to Allow Royalty Value Calculation at Wellhead In an eagerly anticipated ruling issued yesterday, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has construed Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Act (GMRA) tohttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Supreme-Court-of-Pennsylvania-Construes-Statute-to-Allow-Royalty-Value-Calculation-at-Wellhead-,808.aspxFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWest Virginia Court Amends Asbestos Case Management Order   The Case Management Order that applies to West Virginia asbestos cases has recently been revised to require plaintiffs to provide more details about the money they receive or are expectedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/WEST-VIRGINIA-COURT-AMENDS-ASBESTOS-CASE-MANAGEMENT-ORDER,788.aspxFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPennsylvania Governor Approves Senate Bill 297 Establishing Marcellus Shale Production Reporting Requirements After more than a year in the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, Senate Bill 297 was approved by Governor Rendell on March 22, 2010, whichhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Pennsylvania-Governor-Approves-Senate-Bill-297-Establishing-Marcellus-Shale-Production-Reporting-Requirements-,807.aspxTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTETCO Pipeline Gas Quality & Interchangeability Restrictions Effective April 1 Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spectra Energy Transmission, LLC, owns and operates an interstate natural gas transmissionhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/TETCO-Pipeline-Gas-Quality--Interchangeability-Restrictions-Effective-April-1-,810.aspxMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWant to read a stunning fact? If Facebook was a country, it would be the fourth largest country in the world! What many considered a fad in the beginning has quickly evolved into The Undiscovered Country – for employers and lawyers alike. That’s why manyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Social-Networking-and-Your-Business,831.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its National Enforcement Initiatives for 2011 to 2013, which includes the addition of “Energy Extraction Activities” to its enforcement priorities list. According to EPA’s website,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPA-Announces-20112013-National-Enforcement-Initiatives,720.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFive attorneys are new to list in 2010 Chambers USA has named 21 Steptoe & Johnson attorneys “Leaders in their Field” for the 2010 year. Patrick D. Kelly, Evans L. King, Jr., Randall C. Light, Joanna I. Tabit and Walter L. Williams are the newesthttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/21-Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Ranked-As-Leaders-In-Their-Field,719.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:45:31 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON LAWYER ELECTED SECRETARY OF WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Bill Wilmoth to serve as an officer of the Board of Directors  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that William D. Wilmoth has been electedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bill-Wilmoth-to-serve-as-officer-of-WVICU-Board-,713.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 07:47:33 GMTDinner Recognizes Some who Helped Bring Scouts to Fayette  http://www.fayettetribune.com/local/x1765869009/Dinner-recognizes-some-who-helped-bring-Scouts-to-Fayettehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/McGowan--Others-Honored-for-Bringing-Scout-Reserve-to-WV,706.aspxMon, 01 Mar 2010 14:43:15 GMTSteptoe & Johnson attorneys, paralegals top 2008 record  Steptoe & Johnson attorneys and paralegals donated over 4,100 pro bono hours to matters in 2009, an increase of more than 700 hours from 2008. Attorneys and paralegals throughouthttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-Donates-Over-4000-Hours-To-Pro-Bono-Projects,705.aspxFri, 26 Feb 2010 09:58:17 GMTSEC Issues Guidance Regarding Climate Change Disclosures Under Existing Rules Regulation S-K provides the framework that publicly traded companies must follow when making disclosures and reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Thesehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/SEC-Issues-Guidance-Regarding-Climate-Change-Disclosures-Under-Existing-Rules-,809.aspxFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTNIOSH ACCEPTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON REPORT CONCERNING ASBESTOS FIBERS AND NANO PARTICLES The Federal Government continues to study occupational health issues related to asbestos fibers and other particles, including nano particles. (Nano particles arehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/NIOSH-ACCEPTS-PUBLIC-COMMENT-ON-REPORT-CONCERNING-ASBESTOS-FIBERS-AND-NANO-PARTICLES-,806.aspxWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON LAWYER ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Richard M. Yurko, Jr., has been elected Chairman of the Board of the West Virginia Independent Collegeshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Richard-M-Yurko-Jr-to-lead-Board-of-Directors,704.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 13:35:08 GMTU.S. Chamber of Commerce Challenges EPA's Decision to Regulate Greenhouse Emissions On February 12th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a formal petition in federal court challenging the authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/US-Chamber-of-Commerce-Challenges-EPAs-Decision-to-Regulate-Greenhouse-Emissions-,813.aspxFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ATTORNEY CHOSEN FOR LEADERSHIP WV PROGRAM  Monte L. Williams, a member of Steptoe & Johnson, has been chosen to participate in the 2010 class of Leadership West Virginia. Williams is a graduate of West Virginia Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mont-Williams-to-represent-firm-in-2010-class,690.aspxThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ELECTS NEW MEMBER TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  Susan S. Brewer, CEO, announced today that Sharon O. Flanery has been elected to the firm’s executive committee, a leadership position that spans a three-year term. Within the practicehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sharon-O-Flanery-to-join-firms-governing-board,697.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 15:45:27 GMTMine Fatalities Prompt MSHA Inquiry & Possible Regulations Since 1983, there have been 31 fatalities involving Remote Control Continuous Mining Machines (RCCMs) that have pinned, crushed or struck RCCM operators or other miners working nearby. MSHAhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mine-Fatalities-Prompt-MSHA-Inquiry--Possible-Regulations-,805.aspxWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWe've all been watching for signs of change on the employment law front, given the new administration. Bear in mind that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been operating with only 2 of 5 members, as the presidential appointees (both union-sidehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Labor-Law-Weather-Report-Overcast-with-Changing-Winds,832.aspxMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTHelping MPOAs and Surrogates Navigate the Law After being appointed as a representative under a Medical Power of Attorney or as a Health Care Surrogate for an incapacitated patient, people appointed as the representative or surrogate often do not knowhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Helping-MPOAs-and-Surrogates-Navigate-the-Law,803.aspxFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT  W.Va. Court Decision References Air Testing Data The use of air sampling data is frequently an important part of a toxic tort case. The West Virginia Supreme Court recently released an opinion in which it addressed a permitted use of air samplinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/WVa-Court-Decision-References-Air-Testing-Data,814.aspxFri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTWhy Employers Should Be Concerned about the Personnel File Bill   Once again, a bill -- HB 4010 -- has been introduced in the legislature that would give all employees the right to inspect and copy their personnel files. This year, however,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Why-Employers-Should-Be-Concerned-about-the-Personnel-File-Bill-,815.aspxFri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTBenincasa believes state regulators lacked experience to address water issues in Marcellus Shale region  Steptoe & Johnson attorney, Armando Benincasa, was recently quoted in an article by SNLEnergy – a leading news source for financial informationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Attorney-Quoted-in-Article-by-Industry-Publication,684.aspxThu, 28 Jan 2010 14:23:14 GMTSUPREME COURT ELECTION PUBLIC FINANCING The first of the Governor's bills would establish public financing for the two seats on the Supreme Court that will be open in 2012. The Judicial Reform Commission had recommended that one of these seats qualifyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Manchin-Proposes-Judicial-Reforms,682.aspxWed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTOn January 8, 2010, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) issued its finalized Marcellus industry guidance document relating to large water fracture operations, specifically addressing water use, storm water, water disposal,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/WVDEP-Finalizes-Guidance-Document--Permit-Addendum,681.aspxWed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTMarsha Hudkins installed as regional liaison to industry trade association  Steptoe & Johnson announced today that Marsha K. Hudkins, Of Counsel, has been installed as a regional liaison to the Greater Appalachian Basin Association of Lease andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Hudkins-Named-GABALTA-Liaison,674.aspxTue, 19 Jan 2010 15:28:52 GMTEPA Proposes Tighter Ozone NAAQS, Consistent with CASAC's 2008 Recommendations On January 6, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the strictest health standards to date for smog, also known as ground-level ozone. Citing evidencehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EPA-Proposes-Tighter-Ozone-NAAQS,673.aspxFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFirm’s energy practice lawyers lead with Marcellus Shale focus  Steptoe & Johnson announces the first topic of the firm’s 2010 energy webinar series, which will feature a three-part presentation on legal issues surrounding the Marcellus Shale development.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-2010-Webinar-Series,672.aspxThu, 14 Jan 2010 14:41:19 GMTFortuna Energy (“Fortuna”), an indirect subsidiary of Calgary-based Talisman Energy, recently settled an action brought by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo alleging that it used deceptive tactics in attempting to persuade landowners to renewhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Energy-Law-Update-New-York-Gas-Driller-Fined-for-Deceptive-Tactics,654.aspxFri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTOn October 27, 2009, the EPA published a proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) tailoring rule (GHG Tailoring Rule) in the Federal Register (74 Fed. Reg. 55292). The GHG Tailoring Rule, which the EPA announced in September, would establish new thresholds for GHGhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Energy-Law-Update-Prevention-of-Significant-Deterioration-and-Title-V-Greenhouse-Gas-Tailoring-Rule,655.aspxThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTOn October 30, 2009, in response to a request from Members of Congress who are considering legislation to exempt certain entities (including health care, accounting, and legal entities with fewer than 20 employees) from the Red Flags Rule, the Federalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/FTC-Further-Delays-Enforcement-of-Red-Flags-Rule-Until-June-1-2010-,648.aspxMon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFTC Further Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule Until June 1, 2010 On October 30, 2009, in response to a request from Members of Congress who are considering legislation to exempt certain entities (including health care, accounting, and legal entitieshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/FTC-Further-Delays-Enforcement-of-Red-Flags-Rule-Until-June-1-2010-,826.aspxMon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Joint Legislative Committee on Water Resources met on December 7, 2009 to discuss and review draft legislation that proposes new reporting requirements for persons wishing to drill into the Marcellus Shale formation in West Virginia, and that wouldhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Joint-Committee-on-Water-Resources-Meets-But-Takes-No-Action-on-Proposed-Marcellus-Shale-Legislation,647.aspxFri, 11 Dec 2009 13:52:17 GMTSteptoe & Johnson CEO Susan Brewer today applauded the efforts of attorney Steve McGowan and all who helped bring the new Boy Scouts of America high adventure camp and national Jamboree site to West Virginia.   “The Summit: Bechtel Family Nationalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Brewer-Lauds-McGowan-for-Efforts-to-Bring-BSA-High-Adventure-Camp-and-Jamboree-to-WV,645.aspxThu, 10 Dec 2009 14:26:16 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Ashley Saville-Amtower as a new associate in the firm’s Morgantown office. Saville-Amtower will focus her practice in the areas of taxation, estate planning and business transactions. Saville-Amtower receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Saville-Amtower-Joins-Firm-,630.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:43 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Gregory Neil as a new associate in the firm’s Huntington office. Neil will focus his practice in the area of litigation. He received his undergraduate education magna cum laude from Berea College and his legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Neil-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,622.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 09:29:36 GMTRobert M. Steptoe, Jr., Chairman of Steptoe & Johnson, recently was elected a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. The election as a Fellow is the highest honor within the College, recognizing sustained, outstanding performance inhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe-Inducted-as-Fellow-of-College-of-Labor--Employment-Lawyers-,621.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:18 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Allison Minton as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. Minton will focus her practice in the area of litigation. Minton received her undergraduate education from the University of Montana. Shehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Minton-Joins-Firm-,614.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 10:25:46 GMTOn Tuesday, November 3, 2009, the firm launched a new and improved www.steptoe-johnson.com Web site, which features a bold, creative look to reflect the firm’s marketing strategy.  Communicating Business Essentials, the new site incorporates changes designedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Unveils-New-Web-Site,613.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 13:57:43 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Michael McCarthy as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. McCarthy will focus his practice in the area of litigation. McCarthy received his undergraduate education from Washington and Jeffersonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/McCarthy-Joins-Firm-,597.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 10:45:03 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ATTORNEYS TO SPEAK AT EMLF CONFERENCE Energy and Mineral Law Foundation event to include presentations by Seamon, Milenkovski, Phillips  Three Steptoe & Johnson attorneys are slated to speak during special sessions and generalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/EMLF-event-to-include-Seamon-Milenkovski-Phillips,591.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 10:16:38 GMTFIRM PREPARES FOR STRONG SHOWING AT EMLF CONFERENCE Phillips, Milenkovski, Seamon to speak at prominent oil and gas forum Steptoe & Johnson is preparing for a strong presence at the 34th Annual Mineral Law Conference scheduled for October 28-30thhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Attorneys-to-Speak-at-EMLF-Conference-,590.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 09:40:39 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Cole DeLancey as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. DeLancey will focus his practice in the area of real estate law. DeLancey received his undergraduate and legal education from West Virginia University.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/DeLancey-Joins-Firm-,589.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 09:37:47 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Kevin Wayne DeHart as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. DeHart will focus his practice in the areas of real estate and mineral law. DeHart received his undergraduate and legal education from Westhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/DeHart-Joins-Firm,588.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 09:55:10 GMTKathy Milenkovski presents to industry leaders during “Coal Marketing Days” Steptoe & Johnson attorney, Kathy Milenkovski, provided the keynote luncheon address on The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 during the 32nd Annual Platt’shttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Milenkovski-Discusses-Energy-Climate-Cap--Trade-Bill--,576.aspxMon, 12 Oct 2009 10:12:14 GMTFirm lawyers, Project & Construction Services, Inc. partner for how-to conference on October 27th Steptoe & Johnson, and Project and Construction Services, Inc., are partnering to host and present “Construction 411: Everything You Need tohttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-To-Co-Host-Construction-Law-Seminar,575.aspxFri, 09 Oct 2009 13:58:25 GMTFirm lawyers to accompany business leaders on friend-making, fact-finding mission  Steptoe & Johnson has partnered with Commerce Lexington Inc. to embark on the inaugural Eastern Kentucky Appreciation Tour scheduled for October 12 – 13th. Recognizinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-Sponsors-Eastern-Kentucky-Tour,574.aspxFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:36:55 GMTAttorneys, professional staff members serve on 17 Chamber committees  Patrick D. Kelly, managing member of the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce for 2010.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lawyers-Elected-to-Chamber-Positions,573.aspxWed, 07 Oct 2009 10:16:07 GMTOnly three executives in WV selected for workplace wellness honor  The Wellness Council of West Virginia has selected Steptoe & Johnson’s CEO, Susan S. Brewer, as a finalist for the Caperton Award for Excellence. The Caperton Award recognizeshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Brewer-Chosen-as-Finalist-for-Caperton-Award,566.aspxThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson instrumental in securing Elsa Cole for speaking engagement at WVU Steptoe & Johnson, The WVU College of Law, the WVU Sports and Entertainment Law Society, the WVU Black Law Student Association and the Women’s Law Caucus partnerhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/NCAA-General-Counsel-to-Visit-Morgantown,567.aspxThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON NAMES NEW PRO BONO DIRECTOR Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that the firm has named Sherri S. Whalen as Pro Bono Director. Whalen will be responsible for the management of the firm’s pro bono legal efforts by identifyinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Whalen-New-Pro-Bono-Director,519.aspxMon, 03 Aug 2009 09:51:27 GMTSteptoe & Johnson attorneys named in The Best Lawyers of America®  Sixty-nine Steptoe & Johnson attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky received honors in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/69-Attorneys-in-Best-Lawyers-2010,518.aspxThu, 30 Jul 2009 15:53:11 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome David G. Hammond as Of Counsel in the firm’s Charleston office. Hammond will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, real estate and land use, coal, oil and gas and natural resources. Priorhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/David-Hammond-Joins-Firm,505.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 09:43:12 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON PARALEGALS ELECTED TO BOARD, RECEIVE AWARD FOR SERVICE Renee Clay, Cynthia Lowther and Lorena Shingleton honored by LAPSWV  Three Steptoe & Johnson paralegals were recognized by the Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southernhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Paralegals-Honored-by-LAPSWV,499.aspxWed, 08 Jul 2009 09:28:06 GMTC. David Morrison Elected President of Energy and Mineral Law Foundation Coal Law Course Announced  C. David Morrison, a member of the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been elected President of the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF),http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Morrison-President-of-EMLF,493.aspxWed, 24 Jun 2009 10:18:46 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named West Virginia Super Lawyers® Thirty-six lawyers included in list; nine named as “Rising Stars”  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that thirty-six of the firm’s lawyers are included in the 2009http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/36-Named-Super-Lawyers,492.aspxWed, 24 Jun 2009 08:59:30 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON RECOGNIZED BY CHAMBERS USA Firm top-ranked in five key practice areas Seventeen attorneys named “Leaders in Their Field” Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that the firm was top-ranked in five practice areas byhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-Top-ranked-by-Chambers-USA,480.aspxFri, 12 Jun 2009 10:14:59 GMTThe law firm of Steptoe & Johnson announced today that the construction phase of the firm’s new building along the I-79 Corridor has begun. A contemporary, 4-story, 78,000 square foot facility located at White Oaks, a high-end business park, is expectedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/White-Oaks-Construction-Begins,479.aspxMon, 08 Jun 2009 08:45:01 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON EXPANDS REGIONAL PRESENCE INTO KENTUCKY Attorneys will offer natural resource, MSHA, litigation, government relations, and public/private finance services to clients   Steptoe & Johnson, one of the region’shttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/-Kentucky-Office-Opens,471.aspxMon, 01 Jun 2009 06:39:29 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON HONORED BY LEGAL AID OF WV Law firm chosen as pro bono firm of the year for second year in a row Steptoe & Johnson has been named the recipient of the “2008 Law Firm Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Representation of Westhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Law-firm-named-pro-bono-firm-of-the-year-,554.aspxTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Nurse Paralegal Honored  Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the position of President of the American Association of Legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff--President-of-American-Association-of-Legal-Nurse-Consultants,415.aspxTue, 24 Mar 2009 09:27:57 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON RECOGNIZED BY CHAMBERS USA  Seventeen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” by Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. “We are honored to have 17 of our attorneys recognizedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/17-Recognized-as-Leaders-in-Their-Field,409.aspxWed, 18 Mar 2009 09:23:23 GMTTo the surprise of many, the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) (generally known as the “Stimulus Bill”) significantly modifies portions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security Rule. In addition, the ARRA imposeshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Stimulus-Bill-Includes-HIPAA-Modifications-,827.aspxMon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTLaw360 lists Steptoe & Johnson among general practice firms in United States Law360, a national newswire for business lawyers, has issued its 2009 edition of Litigation Almanac, in which Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ranks fifth in the country amonghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Labor-and-Employment-Practice-Ranked-Fifth-Largest-in-Country,375.aspxMon, 09 Feb 2009 08:49:23 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Announces New Members Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, a business focused law firm with offices in West Virginia and Ohio, announces the promotion of three attorneys to membership effective January 1, 2009. Steptoe & Johnsonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Three-attorneys-receive-promotions,363.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 09:34:23 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Jeffrey H. Tour as a Member in the firm’s Columbus office. He will focus his practice in the areas of employee benefits and deferred compensation. Tour will be the Team Leader of the firm’s Employee Benefitshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jeffrey-Tour-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,355.aspxTue, 20 Jan 2009 11:20:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Tammie C. Alexander as an Of Counsel attorney in the firm’s Morgantown office. She will focus her practice in the areas of real estate, banking and commercial transactions. Alexander received her legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tammie-Alexander-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson--,347.aspxTue, 13 Jan 2009 11:38:36 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Mera Kutrovac as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg and Morgantown offices. She will focus her practice in the area of financial services, business transactions and real estate. Kutrovac previouslyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mera-Kutrovac-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson--,334.aspxMon, 22 Dec 2008 09:12:01 GMTHonor given to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers Only 15 West Virginia attorneys are Fellows  Mark E. Kinley of the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kinley-Named-Fellow-of-Litigation-Counsel-of-America,326.aspxMon, 15 Dec 2008 08:46:42 GMTHonor given to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers Only 15 West Virginia attorneys are Fellows  Larry J. Rector of the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Rector-Named-Fellow-of-Litigation-Counsel-of-America,311.aspxWed, 03 Dec 2008 16:03:58 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Deva Solomon as a new associate in the firm’s Morgantown office. He will focus his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial transactions and energy law. Solomon received his undergraduate andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Deva-Solomon-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,301.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 09:02:02 GMTPerformed by the Charleston Ballet and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra  Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and 20/10 Consulting, LLC are honored to sponsor the 2008 production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, at The Clay Center’s Maier Performancehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-and-2010-Consulting-to-Co-sponsor-The-Nutcracker,299.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2008 09:35:15 GMTSteptoe & Johnson attorneys named in The Best Lawyers of America® Fifty-six Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia and Ohio received honors in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Fifty-six-attorneys-recognized-by-peers-for-outstanding-legal-work,269.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson announced today that two of its lawyers, Patrick D. Kelly and C. David Morrison, and the firm’s executive director, Dean Turner, have been appointed as board members of 20/10 Consulting, LLC.   A professional service firm specializinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/2010-Consulting-LLC-Appoints-Board-Members,270.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Paralegal Receives Outstanding Achievement Award The West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club named Lorena Shingleton, ACP the first “Member of the Year” at its Second Annual Energy Industry Appreciation Luncheon held on October 21,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lorena-Shingleton-ACP-Named-Member-of-the-Year,278.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Mark J. Nesselroad as a new associate in the firm’s Morgantown office. He will focus his practice in the areas of real estate, business organizations, business transactions, commercial transactions andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mark-Nesselroad-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,289.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 08:53:19 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Kenneth Carroll as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. He will focus his practice in the areas of energy and mineral law and real estate. Carroll received his undergraduate education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kenneth-Carroll-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,279.aspxMon, 10 Nov 2008 09:03:45 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Daniel Lattanzi as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Lattanzi received his undergraduate education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Daniel-Lattanzi-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson--,276.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2008 09:18:44 GMT20/10 Consulting, LLC, a professional service firm specializing in organization development and management, announced today that Patrick D. Kelly, C. David Morrison, and Dean Turner have been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. “It is ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/2010-Consulting-Names-Members-of-Board-of-Directors,277.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Austin Hovermale as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. He will focus his practice in the areas of business transactions, corporate law, real estate, business formation and land use planning.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Austin-Hovermale-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,275.aspxMon, 27 Oct 2008 09:16:38 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Lindsay Agee as a new associate in the firm’s Charleston office. She will focus her practice in the areas of business and general litigation. Agee received her undergraduate education from Miami Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lindsay-Agee-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,274.aspxTue, 21 Oct 2008 09:20:39 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Sarah Hinkle as a new associate in the firm’s Martinsburg office. She will focus her practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Hinkle received her legal education from the University of Pittsburgh.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sarah-Hinkle-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,273.aspxTue, 07 Oct 2008 14:28:46 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorney to Head ABA Division  Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Katerina Milenkovski has been appointed Co-Director of Division III – Meetings and CLE, for the American Bar Association Section of Litigation.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Milenkovski-new-Co-Director-of-Meetings-and-CLE-,272.aspxMon, 06 Oct 2008 11:14:47 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Philip Griffith as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his practice in the areas of real estate and energy law. Griffith received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Westhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Philip-S-Griffith-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,271.aspxWed, 01 Oct 2008 11:36:52 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Thomas O’Neill as a new associate in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his practice in the areas of coal, oil and gas, real estate, and business transactions. O’Neill received his undergraduatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/ONeill-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,268.aspxMon, 22 Sep 2008 14:48:56 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian D. Gallagher to the position of Managing Member of its Morgantown office. Gallagher began on July 1, replacing Susan Brewer who will become the firm’s CEO on January 1, 2009. Gallagherhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gallagher-Named-Managing-Member-for-Morgantown-Office-of-Steptoe--Johnson-,267.aspxThu, 11 Sep 2008 15:46:21 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to welcome Kelly Mayhew as a new associate in the firm’s Morgantown office. She will focus her practice in the areas of real estate and coal, oil, gas and mineral law. Mayhew is a West Virginia native who grewhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kelly-Mayhew-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,266.aspxWed, 03 Sep 2008 11:50:26 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Names Director of Recruiting & Professional Development Bendekovic to lead lawyer professional development programs that are new to region’s legal marketplace  Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that onhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michele-Bendekovic-Joins-Firm,265.aspxFri, 22 Aug 2008 09:25:54 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorneys Named West Virginia Super Lawyers® Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that twenty-five of the firm’s lawyers are included in the 2008 class of West Virginia Super Lawyers®, with four lawyershttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Twenty-five-lawyers-included-in-list-four-named-as-Rising-Stars,264.aspxFri, 27 Jun 2008 10:29:09 GMTLegal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV) held its Fourth Annual Seminar and Meeting on Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington, West Virginia.  During the regular course of its business meeting, LAPSWVhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/LAPSWV-ELECTS-2008-2009-OFFICERS-AND-AWARDS-EDUCATION-SCHOLARSHIPS,263.aspxWed, 25 Jun 2008 09:20:04 GMTSteptoe & Johnson Attorneys Earn Recognition by Chambers USA Steptoe & Johnson has been ranked number one in five practice categories in the annual Chambers USA guide America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  In addition, sixteen Steptoe &http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Firm-named-a-leader-in-five-practice-areas,262.aspxMon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:56 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON ATTORNEY TO HEAD WV STATE BAR COMMITTEE   Michael B. Pallay, an associate in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been chosen to serve as Chairman of the Intellectual Property Committee of the West Virginia Statehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Pallay-named-Chairman-of-Intellectual-Property-Committee,260.aspxMon, 02 Jun 2008 09:04:16 GMTSTEPTOE & JOHNSON HONORED BY LEGAL AID OF WV Steptoe & Johnson has been named the recipient of the “2007 Law Firm Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Representation of West Virginians”.  The award was presented by the Pro Bono Referral Project, ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Law-Firm-Chosen-as-Pro-Bono-Firm-of-the-Year,259.aspxFri, 16 May 2008 10:32:21 GMTFirm Offers Students Insight Into the Legal Profession   Nearly a dozen high school students from across Kanawha County will participate in the Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Legal Explorer’s Club Mock Trial, a simulated real-life trial before Kanawhahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kanawha-County-High-School-Students-Compete-In-Annual-Mock-Trial,258.aspxTue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTCheck presentation to be held April 1st On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Susan Brewer, managing member of the Morgantown office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, will present the law firm’s contribution of $4,000 to Arts Monongahela in support of the Cyndihttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Arts-Monongahela-Receives-Funding-for-Cyndi-Jones-Impact-Grants-Program,257.aspxFri, 04 Apr 2008 10:34:41 GMTGary W. Nickerson has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation.  Nickerson concentrates his practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters.  He serves on thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gary-W-Nickerson-Named-Foundation-Fellow-By-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,256.aspxTue, 01 Apr 2008 11:07:12 GMTKatrina W. Mailloux has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and will practice in the firm’s Huntington office.  Mailloux will focus her practice in the areas of contract and regulatory law pertaining to health care issues.  Shehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Katrina-W-Mailloux-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,255.aspxTue, 01 Apr 2008 09:24:36 GMTColumbus attorneys recognized by peers for outstanding legal work   Three of Steptoe & Johnson’s attorneys representing the firm’s Columbus office have been honored in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for distinguished work withinhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Three-Attorneys-Named-to-The-Best-Lawyers-in-America,254.aspxTue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:24 GMTChristopher T. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Huntington office.  He received his legal education from Indiana University at Bloomington, and his undergraduate degree in mechanicalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Christopher-T-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,253.aspxMon, 25 Feb 2008 08:49:27 GMTRyan J. Morgan has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Morgan will focus his practice in the areas of energy, coal, oil & gas, real estate and municipal law.  He received hishttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Ryan-J-Morgan-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,252.aspxTue, 19 Feb 2008 13:28:39 GMTMichael K. Hensley has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Hensley will focus his practice in the areas of real estate and natural resources, commercial transactions and commercialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michael-K-Hensley-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,251.aspxMon, 11 Feb 2008 11:39:29 GMTManaging member of the Columbus OH, office brings antitrust and intellectual property experienceEdward A. Matto has joined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson as the managing member of the firm’s Columbus office.  His practice will focus on counselinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Edward-A-Matto-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,248.aspxTue, 05 Feb 2008 10:02:54 GMTFour attorneys achieve change of statusSteptoe & Johnson announces that four of its attorneys achieved “of counsel” status effective January 1, 2008.  Mario R. Bordogna concentrates his practice in the areas of employment litigation, employment discrimination,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/New-Of-Counsel-Attorneys-Announced,247.aspxWed, 23 Jan 2008 11:36:55 GMTSusan S. Brewer will become first female CEO of a major W. Va. Law firm The law firm of Steptoe & Johnson announces that attorney Susan S. Brewer has been named managing member–elect and will become CEO effective January 1, 2009.  Brewer will behttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Brewer-Named-CEO-Elect,240.aspxThu, 17 Jan 2008 13:36:59 GMTMilenkovski reappointed assistant editor of magazine Katerina E. Milenkovski, an attorney in the Columbus, Ohio office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been reappointed Assistant Editor of Litigation News Magazine.  Milenkovski is a member of the ABA Sectionhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Continues-Role-in-American-Bar-Association,250.aspxMon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTSix attorneys receive promotionsSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm with offices in West Virginia and Ohio, announces that, effective January 1, 2008, six of its attorneys will be promoted to membership.  Steptoe & Johnson provides ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/New-Members-Announced,234.aspxTue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22:18 GMTEdmund L.Wagoner, III has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office.  Wagoner will focus his practice in general litigation, long term care litigation and medical malpractice.  Wagonerhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Edmund-L-Wagoner-III-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,233.aspxMon, 07 Jan 2008 08:48:38 GMTMilenkovski appointed co-chair of Young Lawyers Leadership Program Task Force Katerina E. Milenkovski, an attorney in the Columbus, Ohio office of Steptoe & Johnson, has been appointed co-chair of the Young Lawyers Leadership Program Task Force, ahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Takes-Leadership-Role-in-American-Bar-Association,249.aspxMon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTTodd M. Swanson has joined the Business  Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Swanson will focus on taxation, business transactions, corporate law, and financing.  Swanson received his undergraduatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Todd-M-Swanson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,232.aspxMon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTApril A. Slokan has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will practice in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Slokan will focus her practice in general litigation, long term care litigation and medical malpractice defense.  Slokanhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/April-A-Slokan-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,231.aspxMon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTWilliam J. “Jamie” O’Brien has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office with a focus on business litigation.  O’Brien received his legal education from Washington & Lee University Schoolhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/William-J-OBrien-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,230.aspxMon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:26 GMTJames D. Meadows has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Meadows will focus his practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, energy and real estate law.  He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-D-Meadows-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,229.aspxWed, 12 Dec 2007 09:57:42 GMTJoseph U. Leonoro has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and will focus his practice in the area of employment law in the firm’s Charleston office.   He received his legal education from the West Virginia University College of Law,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Joseph-U-Leonoro-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,227.aspxMon, 03 Dec 2007 09:15:14 GMTThe National Law Journal releases 2007 list  The National Law Journal’s 30th annual survey of the nation’s largest law firms revealed that Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ranks 235th on the list for the 2007 year.  No other law firm headquartered in West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC-Ranked-Among-250-Largest-Law-Firms-in-Country,226.aspxTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTJason P. Foster has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and he will practice in the area of general litigation in the firm’s Martinsburg office.   Foster received his legal education from the West Virginia University College ofhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jason-P-Foster-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,225.aspxMon, 26 Nov 2007 10:40:42 GMTSteptoe & Johnson recently announced that Dean Turner has been named executive director of the firm and will oversee operations from the Clarksburg, WV location.      Turner is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a baccalaureatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Names-New-Executive-Director-of-Firm,224.aspxThu, 15 Nov 2007 10:06:06 GMTChristopher T. Ferro has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Ferro will focus his practice in the areas of litigation and government affairs.  He received his legal education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Christopher-T-Ferro-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,223.aspxThu, 15 Nov 2007 09:31:25 GMTRachel Fender has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will focus her practice in the area of general litigation in the firm’s Charleston office.  Fender received her legal education from the West Virginia University College ofhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Rachel-Fender-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,222.aspxMon, 12 Nov 2007 08:47:11 GMTJ. A. Curia III has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office with a focus in the area of labor and employment law.  Curia attended Denison University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelorhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/J-A-Curia-III-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,221.aspxMon, 05 Nov 2007 09:31:43 GMTMarc C. Bryson has joined the Business  Department of Steptoe & Johnson, and he will focus on environmental law in the firm’s Charleston office. Bryson received his legal education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Marc-C-Bryson--Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,220.aspxMon, 29 Oct 2007 14:10:11 GMTSteptoe & Johnson kicked off the 2007-08 United Way campaign by motivating employees with “Jean Day.”  By making a contribution to The United Way, employees were permitted to wear jeans to work as a reward for their participation.  The staff has beenhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Kicks-Off-United-Way-Campaign-,219.aspxMon, 22 Oct 2007 10:26:57 GMTPeter J. Raupp has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Charleston office.  Raupp will focus his practice in the area of general litigation.  He received his legal education from The William and Maryhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Peter-J-Raupp-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,218.aspxMon, 22 Oct 2007 10:25:42 GMTCharles A. “Chark” Sinsel has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office.  Sinsel will focus in the areas of health care, corporate law, business transactions, contracting and employment law.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Charles-A-Sinsel-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-,217.aspxMon, 15 Oct 2007 10:37:30 GMTGlen White Trap Hill Public Service District in Raleigh County issued its Series 2007 A Bonds in the amount of $2,249,000 to finance a portion of its $3,749,000 water project to provide improved water service to existing customers and new water servicehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Public-Finance-Team-Closes-Loan-to-Replace-Failing-Water-System,235.aspxMon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTFifty-two attorneys recognized by peers for outstanding legal workFifty-two of Steptoe & Johnson’s attorneys representing offices throughout West Virginia and Ohio are honored in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for distinguished workhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe---Johnson-attorneys-named-in-The-Best-Lawyers-of-America,216.aspxMon, 24 Sep 2007 11:27:28 GMTWest Virginia Bar Association to conduct employee benefits seminarSteptoe & Johnson is the premier sponsor of the West Virginia Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Seminar, which will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007, at the Charleston Marriott.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Sponsors-Seminar-,215.aspxMon, 24 Sep 2007 11:09:54 GMTOffice provides energy, labor/employment, environmental law, and litigation focusSteptoe & Johnson PLLC, one of the largest law firms in West Virginia, has extended its regional reach by establishing a new office in Columbus. Capitalizing on the stronghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Extends-Regional-Reach-with-New-Office-in-Columbus,214.aspxWed, 19 Sep 2007 15:36:50 GMTRenee Clay completes two-day certificationSteptoe & Johnson announced today that Renee Clay, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has completed the two-day certified legal assistant/paralegal examination and is now entitled to use of the “CLA”http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Paralegal-Receives-CLA-Credential,213.aspxWed, 19 Sep 2007 15:21:37 GMTWellness Councils of America includes firm on elite list of  America’s Healthiest Companies Steptoe & Johnson announced today that the firm’s Charleston, Clarksburg and Morgantown offices have received the coveted Well Workplace Gold Award, acknowledginghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Receives-Well-Workplace-Gold-Award,212.aspxTue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTMartinsburg office plans September moveClarksburg, WV (August 30, 2007)   The law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC announces the relocation of its Martinsburg office to Edwin Miller Boulevard as of September 1, 2007.  With easier accessibility to Interstatehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Office-Relocation,211.aspxThu, 30 Aug 2007 10:49:04 GMTTwenty-one lawyers included in Law and Politics 2007 listClarksburg, WV (August 10, 2007) – Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that twenty-one of the firm’s lawyers are included in the 2007 class of West Virginia Super Lawyers, a specialhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Named-West-Virginia-Super-Lawyers,210.aspxFri, 17 Aug 2007 11:24:54 GMTLorena A. Shingleton, ACP, a paralegal in Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston office and a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), has been named to the inaugural class of 15 paralegals from throughout the nation to participate inhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Shingleton-Named-to-Inaugural-LEAP-Class,209.aspxMon, 13 Aug 2007 09:40:52 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious National Affiliates Award by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Shingleton-Awarded-National-Affiliate-Award,208.aspxMon, 06 Aug 2007 08:47:59 GMTCynthia L. Lowther, Advanced Certified Paralegal, was recently appointed to a three-year term as a member of the Professional Development Committee (PDC) of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).  Lowther is a Paralegal in the Charlestonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lowther-Appointed-to-Three-Year-Term-for-NALA,207.aspxMon, 30 Jul 2007 09:24:59 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, ACP, a paralegal in Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston office, has been named Paralegal of the Year by the Legal Assistants/Paralegals of Southern West Virginia (LAPSWV).  Shingletonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Shingleton-Named-Paralegal-of-the-Year,206.aspxTue, 24 Jul 2007 15:10:01 GMTWilliam C. “Chad” Noel has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate.  Noel will focus his practice in the areas of products liability, medical malpractice and insurance defense.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Chad-Noel-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,199.aspxMon, 18 Jun 2007 08:52:23 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) A multi-stakeholder team assembled by STRONGER, Inc. has set June 4-6 as the dates for the voluntary review of Tennessee's oil and natural gas environmental regulations. STRONGER is a non-profit organizationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tennessee-to-Take-Part-in-Voluntary-Review-of-Oil--Natural-Gas-Environment-Regulations,202.aspxTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) A multi-stakeholder team assembled by STRONGER, Inc. has set June 4-6 as the dates for the voluntary review of Tennessee's oil and natural gas environmental regulations. STRONGER is a non-profit organizationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tennessee-to-Take-Part-in-Voluntary-Review-of-Oil--Natural-Gas-Environment-Regulations,202.aspxTue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMichael J. Funk has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as a member. Funk will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate, and corporate law.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mike-Funk-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,196.aspxTue, 15 May 2007 16:17:04 GMTMichael J. Funk has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as a member. Funk will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate, and corporate law.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mike-Funk-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,196.aspxTue, 15 May 2007 16:17:04 GMTAlyssa A. Sloan, Of Counsel to Steptoe & Johnson, has relocated her practice to the firm’s Martinsburg office. Sloan concentrates her practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Alyssa-Sloan-Relocates-to-Steptoe--Johnson-Martinsburg-Office,195.aspxWed, 09 May 2007 15:32:47 GMTAlyssa A. Sloan, Of Counsel to Steptoe & Johnson, has relocated her practice to the firm’s Martinsburg office. Sloan concentrates her practice in the representation and counseling of employers in workers’ compensation and related employment matters.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Alyssa-Sloan-Relocates-to-Steptoe--Johnson-Martinsburg-Office,195.aspxWed, 09 May 2007 15:32:47 GMTSarah C. McCarty has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  McCarty will focus her practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions.  She received her juris doctoratehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sarah-McCarty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,194.aspxMon, 07 May 2007 09:53:10 GMTSarah C. McCarty has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  McCarty will focus her practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions.  She received her juris doctoratehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Sarah-McCarty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,194.aspxMon, 07 May 2007 09:53:10 GMTRobert E. Gifford, a member in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, is co-chairman of this year’s Harris Martin Publishing’s "New Exposures in Benzene Litigation Conference" being held May 17-18 in the Bellagio Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. Thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Co-chairs-Benzene-Conference,193.aspxTue, 01 May 2007 14:54:46 GMTRobert E. Gifford, a member in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, is co-chairman of this year’s Harris Martin Publishing’s "New Exposures in Benzene Litigation Conference" being held May 17-18 in the Bellagio Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. Thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorney-Co-chairs-Benzene-Conference,193.aspxTue, 01 May 2007 14:54:46 GMTThe law firm of Steptoe & Johnson has been honored for its longstanding support of the Minority Clerkship Program, jointly sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia University College of Law.  The objective of the program, whichhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Receives-Award-for-Participation-in-Minority-Clerkship-Program,189.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:18:19 GMTThe law firm of Steptoe & Johnson has been honored for its longstanding support of the Minority Clerkship Program, jointly sponsored by the West Virginia State Bar and the West Virginia University College of Law.  The objective of the program, whichhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Receives-Award-for-Participation-in-Minority-Clerkship-Program,189.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:18:19 GMTDoug Lee, an attorney in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, recently competed in Ironman Arizona on April 15, in Tempe.  Over 2000 athletes competed for a $75,000 prize and over 80 qualifying slots for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championshiphttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnsons-Lee-Competes-in-Arizona-Ironman,188.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:16:56 GMTDoug Lee, an attorney in the Clarksburg office of Steptoe & Johnson, recently competed in Ironman Arizona on April 15, in Tempe.  Over 2000 athletes competed for a $75,000 prize and over 80 qualifying slots for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championshiphttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnsons-Lee-Competes-in-Arizona-Ironman,188.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2007 12:16:56 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Lorena-Shingleton-Awarded-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,187.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:19:45 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Lorena-Shingleton-Awarded-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,187.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:19:45 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Cindy Lowther, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Cynthia-Lowther-Awarded-The-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,186.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:16:16 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Cindy Lowther, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has recently been awarded the prestigious Advanced Certified Paralegal designation by NALA, The National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-That-Cynthia-Lowther-Awarded-The-Advanced-Paralegal-Certificate,186.aspxWed, 18 Apr 2007 11:16:16 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. As a Director-at-Large, Huff willhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff-Elected-to-Board-of-Directors-of-AALNC,185.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:49:43 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. As a Director-at-Large, Huff willhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff-Elected-to-Board-of-Directors-of-AALNC,185.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:49:43 GMTLucien G. Lewin, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation.  The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lucien-Lewin-Named-Foundation-Fellow-by-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,184.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:45:46 GMTLucien G. Lewin, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation.  The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lucien-Lewin-Named-Foundation-Fellow-by-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,184.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2007 10:45:46 GMTTimothy P. Stranko has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Stranko will focus his practice in the areas of utility and environmental law.  He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Timothy-Stranko-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,183.aspxMon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTTimothy P. Stranko has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office.  Stranko will focus his practice in the areas of utility and environmental law.  He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Timothy-Stranko-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,183.aspxMon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/The-Best-Lawyers-In-America-Energy-Law-Announcement,192.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/The-Best-Lawyers-In-America-Energy-Law-Announcement,192.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTJames D. Gray, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, was appointed on March 26, 2007 by Governor Joe Manchin to a six-year term on the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review in Charleston. Gray will serve as one member of a three-judge panel,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jim-Gray-Appointed-to-Workers-Compensation-Board-of-Review,182.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTJames D. Gray, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, was appointed on March 26, 2007 by Governor Joe Manchin to a six-year term on the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review in Charleston. Gray will serve as one member of a three-judge panel,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jim-Gray-Appointed-to-Workers-Compensation-Board-of-Review,182.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTTeresa W. Helmick has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office Of Counsel.  Helmick will focus her practice in the areas of commercial and mineral real estate, government affairs and election andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Teresa-Helmick-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,174.aspxMon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTTeresa W. Helmick has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office Of Counsel.  Helmick will focus her practice in the areas of commercial and mineral real estate, government affairs and election andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Teresa-Helmick-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,174.aspxMon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTClayton G. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  Anderson will focus his practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Clayton-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,173.aspxTue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTClayton G. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate.  Anderson will focus his practice in the area of insurance defense litigation. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Clayton-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,173.aspxTue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTTiffany A. Swiger has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate.  Swiger will focus her practice in the area of litigation.  She received her legal education from West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tiffany-Swiger-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,172.aspxTue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTTiffany A. Swiger has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate.  Swiger will focus her practice in the area of litigation.  She received her legal education from West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tiffany-Swiger-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,172.aspxTue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTWilliam J. Black has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Black will focus his practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/William-Black-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,126.aspxMon, 06 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMTWilliam J. Black has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Black will focus his practice in the areas of banking and commercial transactions. He received his legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/William-Black-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,126.aspxMon, 06 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson attorney recognized by Central Region   William D. Wilmoth, a member in the Wheeling office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (S&J), has been awarded the Silver Antelope Award from the Central Region of the Boy Scouts of Americahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bill-Wilmoth-Receives-Boy-Scout-Award,125.aspxMon, 23 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMTForty Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys are honored in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their distinguished work.     The attorneys are recognized for their legal specialty and represent Steptoe & Johnson’s officeshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Forty-Steptoe--Johnson-attorneys-named-in-The-Best-Lawyers-of-America,127.aspxThu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMTFifteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the annual Chambers USA guide America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  In addition, the firm was recognized for leadership in four practice categories. The followinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Earn-Recognition-by-Chambers-USA,128.aspxThu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMTFifteen Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have been ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the annual Chambers USA guide America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  In addition, the firm was recognized for leadership in four practice categories. The followinghttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Earn-Recognition-by-Chambers-USA,128.aspxThu, 28 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Unearthing-the-Truth-Peabody-Energy-and-Steptoe--Johnson,191.aspxSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTClick here to view PDF.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Unearthing-the-Truth-Peabody-Energy-and-Steptoe--Johnson,191.aspxSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTNikolas Tysiak has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Tysiak will focus his practice in the areas of energy and real estate law. He received his legal education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Nikolas-Tysiak-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,124.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2006 08:00:00 GMTRobert M. Steptoe, Jr., CEO of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, was awarded the Lifetime Commitment Award at the 87th Annual Dinner of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce. The Lifetime Commitment Award is new for 2006 and is presented to a person or companyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bob-Steptoe-Receives-Harrison-County-Chamber-Award,123.aspxTue, 06 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMTAbraham J. Saad has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Huntington office as an associate. Saad will focus his practice in the area of labor and employment law. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilthttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Abraham-Saad-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,122.aspxTue, 30 May 2006 09:00:00 GMTMatthew H. Nelson has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Wheeling office as an associate. Nelson will focus his practice in the areas of labor law and employment law. He received his legal education fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Matt-Nelson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,121.aspxMon, 22 May 2006 10:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces that, effective January 1, 2006, eight of its attorneys were promoted to membership, and four of its attorneys achieved "of counsel" status. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customizedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-and-Of-Counsel-Attorneys-for-2006,120.aspxWed, 17 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces that, effective January 1, 2006, eight of its attorneys were promoted to membership, and four of its attorneys achieved "of counsel" status. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customizedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-and-Of-Counsel-Attorneys-for-2006,120.aspxWed, 17 May 2006 12:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Accreditation Council of the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). The ABNS Accreditation Council maintainshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Huff-Named-to-American-Board-of-Nursing-Specialties,118.aspxMon, 15 May 2006 10:00:00 GMTMatt Hansberry has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Hansberry will focus his practice on labor and employment law. He earned his legal education from the West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Matthew-Hansberry-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,119.aspxMon, 15 May 2006 10:00:00 GMTRalph J. Bean, Jr., a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession in West Virginia. He will join a distinguishedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Ralph-Bean-Named-Foundation-Fellow,117.aspxWed, 03 May 2006 13:00:00 GMTRalph J. Bean, Jr., a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession in West Virginia. He will join a distinguishedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Ralph-Bean-Named-Foundation-Fellow,117.aspxWed, 03 May 2006 13:00:00 GMTMolly Aderholt has joined the Labor and Litigation Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office. Aderholt will focus her practice in the areas of litigation and labor law. She received her legal education from thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Molly-Aderholt-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,116.aspxMon, 13 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC, a multi-practice law firm, is pleased to announce that Cynthia Lowther, a paralegal in the firm’s Charleston office, has successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and is now entitled to use the "CLA"http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lowther-Receives-CLA-Professional-Credential,115.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMTDavid Lunsford has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Huntington office as a member. Lunsford will focus his practice in the areas of estate and trusts, business and commercial and real estate. He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/David-Lunsford-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,114.aspxMon, 30 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMTKaty Mallory, PE, has joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Project Finance Manager, serving the state from the firm’s Charleston office. She will work with the firm’s Project Finance Team, which includes Vince Collins, Fred Williams, John Stump, Tom Amanhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Katy-Mallory-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,113.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2006 11:00:00 GMTBrendan S. Leary has joined the Labor and Business Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as an associate. Leary will focus his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, labor and employment law andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Brendan-Leary-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,112.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMTJoseph A. Tarantelli has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. He will focus his practice in the areas of general litigation and insurance defense. He received his legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Joseph-Tarantelli-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,111.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMTJaime M. Potts has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Potts will focus her practice in the areas of general litigation and insurance defense. She received her legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jaime-Potts-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,110.aspxMon, 07 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMTRobert R. Michael has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Michael will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Robert-Michael-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,109.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2005 14:00:00 GMTRobert R. Michael has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Michael will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his legal education from the Universityhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Robert-Michael-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,109.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2005 14:00:00 GMTJ. Kevin Ellis has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate. Ellis will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions and natural resources. He received his legalhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kevin-Ellis-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,108.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMTAnthony M. Caldwell has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Caldwell will focus his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, public finance, real estate andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anthony-Caldwell-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,107.aspxMon, 17 Oct 2005 10:00:00 GMTRussell D. Jessee has joined the Business and Labor Departments of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Jessee will focus his practice in the areas of trial litigation, appellate litigation, and white collar defense. He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Russell-Jessee-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,106.aspxTue, 11 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMTRussell D. Jessee has joined the Business and Labor Departments of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Jessee will focus his practice in the areas of trial litigation, appellate litigation, and white collar defense. He receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Russell-Jessee-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,106.aspxTue, 11 Oct 2005 08:00:00 GMTA book signing and reception for the authors of Louis Johnson and the Arming of America: The Roosevelt and Truman Years will be held at the Waldomore, 404 W. Pike St., Clarksburg on Friday, October 14, from 3-5PM. This new biography sheds light on a previouslyhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Book-Signing-and-Reception-for-the-authors-of--Louis-Johnson-and-the-Arming-of-America-The-Roosevelt-and-Truman-Years,105.aspxWed, 05 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMTThomas A. Wilson has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Wilson will focus his practice in the areas of energy and environmental law. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Northhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tom-Wilson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,103.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTThomas A. Wilson has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Wilson will focus his practice in the areas of energy and environmental law. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Northhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Tom-Wilson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,103.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton and Suzette M. Smalls have successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and are now entitled to use of the "CLA" professional credential. Shingleton and Smallshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Shingleton-and-Smalls-Receive-CLA-Professional-Credential,102.aspxFri, 09 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Lorena A. Shingleton and Suzette M. Smalls have successfully completed the Certified Legal Assistant examination and are now entitled to use of the "CLA" professional credential. Shingleton and Smallshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Shingleton-and-Smalls-Receive-CLA-Professional-Credential,102.aspxFri, 09 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMTLori A. Dawkins has joined the Business and Litigation Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing Of Counsel in the firm’s Clarksburg office. Dawkins will focus her practice in the area of business litigation. She received her legal educationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Lori-Dawkins-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson,101.aspxMon, 18 Jul 2005 10:00:00 GMTKevin A. Wiggins has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office. Wiggins will focus his practice in the area of employee benefits. He received his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School in New York.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Kevin-Wiggins-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,100.aspxTue, 12 Jul 2005 14:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC announces that Phil Miclot has been hired as the new Executive Director of the firm. Miclot graduated from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. He formerly worked for Eastmanhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Phil-Miclot-New-Executive-Director-of-Steptoe--Johnson,99.aspxWed, 15 Jun 2005 13:00:00 GMTMichael B. Stuart has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. Stuart will focus his practice in the areas of corporate law, economic development, commercial and securities transactions.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mike-Stuart-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,97.aspxMon, 23 May 2005 09:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson announces the retirement of Edward M. Mockler, who served as Executive Director of the law firm for 15 years. Upon Mockler’s retirement, Bob Steptoe, the firm’s CEO stated, "Ed Mockler played a major role in creating the foundationhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Edward-Mockler-Retires-as-Executive-Director-of-Steptoe--Johnson,98.aspxMon, 23 May 2005 09:00:00 GMTJames M. Wilson, a member in the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, has been named Foundation Fellow by the West Virginia Bar Foundation. The Fellows Program recognizes outstanding leaders of the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-M-Wilson-Named-Foundation-Fellow-by-West-Virginia-Bar-Foundation,96.aspxMon, 25 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMTAlan R. Belcher, Jr. has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Belcher will focus his practice in the area of general civil litigation. He received his Juris Doctor fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Alan-Belcher-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,95.aspxMon, 25 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMTErica J. Stucky has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate. Stucky will focus her practice in the areas of workers’ compensation. She received her Juris Doctor from the Thomashttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Erica-Stucky-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,94.aspxMon, 18 Apr 2005 16:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2005, Nancy A. DeFeo, Vanessa L. Goddard and Alyssa A. Sloan have been named "Of Counsel" to the firm. Nancy A. DeFeo concentrates her practice in the areas of medical negligencehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Names-Three-Attorneys-Of-Counsel,93.aspxMon, 07 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2005, Nancy A. DeFeo, Vanessa L. Goddard and Alyssa A. Sloan have been named "Of Counsel" to the firm. Nancy A. DeFeo concentrates her practice in the areas of medical negligencehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Names-Three-Attorneys-Of-Counsel,93.aspxMon, 07 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces two new members as of January 1, 2005. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customized legal services to business, industry and public entities throughout the state and the region fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-for-2005,92.aspxMon, 28 Feb 2005 13:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson, a multi-practice law firm, announces two new members as of January 1, 2005. Steptoe & Johnson provides a wide range of customized legal services to business, industry and public entities throughout the state and the region fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-New-Members-for-2005,92.aspxMon, 28 Feb 2005 13:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to Chair the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board. In this position, Huff will lead the national boardhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Karen-Huff-Elected-to-Chair-Certification-Board,91.aspxMon, 07 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karen Huff, a legal nurse consultant in the firm’s Charleston office, has been elected to Chair the American Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Board. In this position, Huff will lead the national boardhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Steptoe--Johnson-Announces-Karen-Huff-Elected-to-Chair-Certification-Board,91.aspxMon, 07 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMTEric R. Waller has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Waller will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his Juris Doctor from the Westhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Eric-Waller-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,88.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2004 10:00:00 GMTChristina A. Pittman has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Pittman will focus her practice in the areas of general and long term care litigation. She received herhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Christina-Pittman-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,87.aspxMon, 06 Dec 2004 11:00:00 GMTAnders W. Lindberg has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Huntington office as an associate. Lindberg will focus his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and general litigation. Hehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anders-Lindberg-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,86.aspxMon, 29 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMTThe Best Lawyers in America, regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States, has announced that 26 attorneys from the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC will be included in its 2005-2006 list. Best Lawyers bases its listhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/26-Steptoe--Johnson-Attorneys-Selected-by-Peers-for-Inclusion-in-The-Best-Lawyers-in-America,85.aspxTue, 23 Nov 2004 13:00:00 GMTJacob A. Manning has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Wheeling office as an associate. Manning will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his Juris Doctor from George Masonhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jacob-Manning-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,84.aspxMon, 22 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMTJames W. Heslep has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Heslep will focus his practice in the area of workers’ compensation. He received his Juris Doctor from the West Virginiahttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-W-Heslep-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,83.aspxMon, 15 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMTAndrew S. Graham has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate. Graham will focus his practice in the areas of commercial and environmental litigation. He received his Jurishttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Andrew-Graham-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,82.aspxMon, 08 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMTMichelle L. Dougherty has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Wheeling office as an associate. Dougherty will focus her practice in the area of general litigation. She received her Juris Doctor fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michelle-Dougherty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,81.aspxMon, 01 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMTErin F. Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate. Anderson will focus her practice in the area of general litigation. She received her Juris Doctor from thehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Erin-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,78.aspxMon, 18 Oct 2004 16:00:00 GMTPatricia Proctor has joined the Business and Labor Departments of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing as a member in the firm's Huntington and Charleston offices. Ms. Proctor will focus her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation andhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Patricia-Proctor-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,77.aspxWed, 06 Oct 2004 09:00:00 GMTJohn E. Swift, IV has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Martinsburg office as an associate. Swift will focus his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial transactions and business formations.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/John-Swift-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,76.aspxMon, 27 Sep 2004 09:00:00 GMTMark W. Matkovich has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office Of Counsel. Matkovich will focus his practice in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright and municipal law. He received hishttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mark-Matkovich-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,74.aspxMon, 30 Aug 2004 08:00:00 GMTJohn E. Treadwell has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate. Treadwell will focus his practice in the area of general litigation. He received his Juris Doctor, with honors,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/John-Treadwell-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,73.aspxMon, 23 Aug 2004 09:00:00 GMTAngela D. Owens has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate. Owens will focus her practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and insurance defense. She receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Angela-Owens-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,72.aspxThu, 19 Aug 2004 09:00:00 GMTJames A. Jarrell has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing Of Counsel in the firm’s Charleston office. Jarrell will focus his practice in the areas of energy law, commercial transactions and litigation and general businesshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-A-Jarrell-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,71.aspxThu, 12 Aug 2004 10:00:00 GMTBryce Adkins has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm’s Huntington office as an associate. Adkins will focus his practice in the areas general litigation, medical malpractice defense and insurance defense.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Bryce-Adkins-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,68.aspxWed, 05 May 2004 14:00:00 GMTAnna F. Ballard has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC practicing in the firm's Charleston office as an associate. Ballard will focus her practice in the areas of labor and employment litigation. She received her Juris Doctor withhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anna-Falkner-Ballard-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,67.aspxMon, 26 Apr 2004 08:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Larry Chafin has joined the law firm and will practice in the firm’s Clarksburg office. He will focus his legal practice in the areas of labor and employment law and general litigation. Chafin receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Larry-Chafin-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,55.aspxMon, 22 Dec 2003 10:00:00 GMTMonté Williams has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the area of general litigation.  Williams received his law degreehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Monte-Williams-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,51.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2003 11:00:00 GMTMichael Pallay has joined the Business Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the areas of patent, trademark and copyright law.  Pallay receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Michael-Pallay-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,50.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTJames Mulhall has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the area of general litigation.  Mulhall received his law degreehttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/James-Mulhall-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,49.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTAmy Moats has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  She is practicing in the firm’s Morgantown office as an associate and will focus her practice in the area of general litigation.  Moats received her law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Amy-Moats-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,48.aspxFri, 07 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTJennifer Anderson has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.  She is practicing in the firm’s Charleston office as an associate and will focus her practice in the area of general civil litigation.  Anderson receivedhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jennifer-Anderson-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,47.aspxMon, 03 Nov 2003 11:00:00 GMTAimee Daugherty has joined the Litigation Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. She is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus her practice in the area of general litigation. Daugherty received her law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Aimee-Daugherty-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,46.aspxMon, 27 Oct 2003 11:00:00 GMTJacqueline Sikora has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. She is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus her practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Sikora received her law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jacqueline-Sikora-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,45.aspxMon, 20 Oct 2003 11:00:00 GMTMario Bordogna has joined the Labor Department of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. He is practicing in the firm’s Clarksburg office as an associate and will focus his practice in the areas of labor and employment law. Bordogna received his law degree fromhttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Mario-Bordogna-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,44.aspxWed, 08 Oct 2003 11:00:00 GMTJonah Simons of Mount Clare, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. Simonshttp://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Jonah-Simons-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson-At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,28.aspxMon, 30 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTGregory Watson of Charleston, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities.http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Gregory-Watson-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson-At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,29.aspxMon, 30 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTMatthew Francis of Ravenswood, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities.  http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Matthew-Francis-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson--At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,33.aspxMon, 23 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTSteptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that E. Dandridge McDonald has joined the firm as a Member, working in the firm’s Charleston office.  Mr. McDonald’s practice includes extensive experience in public utility law as well as energy,http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/E-Dandridge-McDonald-Joins-Steptoe--Johnson-PLLC,30.aspxTue, 17 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTAnna Tricase of Clarksburg, West Virginia, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Anna-Tricase-Honored-by-Steptoe--JohnsonAt-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,34.aspxWed, 04 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMTColeman Mullins of Vienna, West Virginia, was recently honored at a luncheon held by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC for recipients of the firm’s contribution to the Circle of Vision Program at the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. http://www.steptoe-johnson.com/news/news/Coleman-Mullins-Honored-by-Steptoe--Johnson-At-Luncheon-for-Recipients-of-Circle-of-Vision-Scholarships,35.aspxTue, 27 May 2003 14:00:00 GMT