For years, Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers has represented various counties and municipalities in West Virginia as the state has taken on those companies responsible for worsening the opioid epidemic in the Mountain State. After countless hours of work, the cases are finally resolving. In May, for example, the state settled with the grocery store/pharmacy...
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“Ex parte” is a Latin phrase that means “from one party “or “on one side only.” It is pronounced like the letter “X” and then “partay.” In the legal world, it means when only one side, or one person, gets to talk to the judge without the other side being present or even knowing about...
The Skinner Law Firm and family have always been committed to giving back to the community. From sponsoring local events to supporting non-profit organizations, their dedication to making a positive impact on the community is evident. The Skinner legal team is proud to support the following events as the warmer weather begins to welcome...
In mid-March, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new drinking water standards that would limit the amount of harmful PFAS in water. The National Primary Drinking Water Regulation would establish legally enforceable levels for six different PFAS chemicals which are known to appear in drinking water. The EPA would establish a Maximum Contaminant Level (4 parts...
Mediation is an intervention in a dispute where a third-party helps the parties resolve their conflict in a way they can all agree on. It is usually entered into voluntarily as a way of avoiding further expenses and the uncertainties of a trial. Arbitration, on the other hand, is where a third party makes a...
Stephen traveled to New Orleans in late March to judge the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). STAC is an annual, nationwide mock trial competition for law students. This year’s batch of students was incredibly impressive, according to Stephen: “The law students were dynamic, well prepared, and amazingly composed.” The winners were...
In March, Stephen gave a talk at the Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association Conference, which was held at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Stephen spoke about representing diverse clients, especially in personal injury cases, and how to deal with avoiding unfair bias with juries. Andrew and his wife Kathy also attended the conference,...
In late December, 3M announced that it would stop manufacturing PFAS by 2025. If you’ve been following our coverage of PFAS for a while, you’ll know that this is a huge step forward for all of us. “PFAS” are a category of chemicals that have many uses in products as disparate as firefighting foam and...