Of the many pieces of tort reform legislation to emerge from the 2015 West Virginia Legislature, one of the most important was HB 2002, which becomes effective on May 25, 2015. HB 2002 substantially changes West Virginia’s comparative fault regimen and abolishes joint and several liability by repealing two code sections: W.Va. Code §§55-7-13 and […]
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The recently completed legislative session brought forth many legal changes intended to improve the business climate in West Virginia. SB 13, relating to the “open and obvious” doctrine, was one of the first legal changes that completed the legislative process.
“Open and obvious” was a West Virginia legal doctrine enacted in 1902 and subsequently affirmed until […]
(Charleston, W.Va.) — Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been named to the latest business editions of West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars®.
Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The following Kay Casto & Chaney lawyers have been selected for […]
Stephen A. Weber, a member of the labor and employment practice of Kay Casto & Chaney, will present a seminar entitled “Employment Law: 2015 Comprehensive Guide” on June 10, 2015 in Charleston. Contact the National Business Institute for more details.
Debra Scudiere, Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC
I love the whole process of mediation, and those of you who know me know that I’m an optimistic, upbeat kind of gal. However, I warn you ahead of time that this discussion is purely negative. It is all the “don’t’s” for you to remember as you prepare for […]
Teresa J. Dumire, managing member of the firm’s Morgantown office, has been selected to become a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society whose membership is limited to less than one-half of one percent of North American lawyers, judges and scholars.
John R. McGhee, Jr. was recently named the West Virginia representative and member of the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Inc.
Erin J. Webb will be a guest speaker at the National Business Institute’s seminar, “Insurance Coverage Law”. The presentation will take place at Embassy Suites-Charleston on January 15, 2015.
Debra Scudiere, a member of the Morgantown office, was recently re-elected to a second two-year term as the representative from the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. Scudiere is an experienced trial attorney whose practice deals with all areas of civil defense litigation including insurance, malpractice, […]
Stephen L. Thomas has written an article on the topic of student loans and the pending reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965. His work will be published in an upcoming issue of the Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser.
John R. McGhee, Jr. will be a guest speaker at the National Business Institute’s seminar, “Construction Defect Disputes and Litigation”. The presentation will take place at Embassy Suites-Charleston on December 8, 2014.
James Sturgeon has been featured in the winter issue of West Virginia FOCUS magazine, highlighting his travel experiences and extreme adventures.
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Kay Casto & Chaney Welcomes New Attorney
Charleston, W.Va. (January 26, 2015) – Kay Casto & Chaney is pleased to announce that Samuel D. Marsh joined the firm’s Charleston office. Marsh represents businesses and individuals in white-collar criminal defense cases and civil litigation matters.
Marsh served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern […]
In December 2014, craft beer enthusiasts in the Capitol City let out a growl when they discovered they would no longer be able to fill growlers from the Charleston Brewing Company at Black Sheet Burrito and Brews due to antiquated alcohol licensing statutes.
Fast forward six weeks and three pieces of legislation have been introduced in […]
Since our founding nearly 100 years ago, Kay Casto & Chaney has assembled a team of experienced practitioners who are known for their expertise in virtually every area of law. Indeed, this year 21 of our firm’s 37 lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America – a number […]