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Complaints lodged against Charleston attorney who previously worked on ODC staff

June 27, 2008 7:30 AM
By Lawrence Smith
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Golden

CHARLESTON – An attorney who assisted the investigation into the alleged misdeeds of other attorneys now finds her own conduct under scrutiny by not only her former employer, but also a federal judge. Read More »

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Election bill at center of controversy

June 26, 2008 10:14 AM
By John O'Brien
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Webster

CHARLESTON – A state legal watchdog group is unhappy with proposed legislation that would force it to reveal its largest financial backers if it wants to make campaign contributions, claiming it is a violation of its right to free speech.
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U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect W. Va. legislation

June 19, 2008 3:00 PM
By John O'Brien
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Stevens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against California Attorney General Jerry Brown Thursday in his effort to protect a law that prohibits businesses from using taxpayer-funded grants to influence their employees’ thoughts on unionization.
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