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Arguments Category Archives: Arguments
The gift that keeps on giving: constructive criticism
It’s better to give than to receive –- and that’s certainly true of criticism.
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Legal Version)
Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse.
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THEIR VIEW: Some progress in state’s legal climate
Various national studies show West Virginia’s legal climate to be very poorly perceived. Organizations as prominent as The American Tort Reform Association, The Institute for Legal Reform and others have rated our state as less than satisfactory in its overall delivery of justice for all.
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THEIR VIEW: Marcellus Shale is our future
CHARLESTON — New Year celebrations are often marked with the hope of new and better beginnings. I am proud to say West Virginia is working in anticipation of 2012 toward what promises to be a significant advancement for our state.
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An insurance policy covers what it covers, not what it doesn’t cover
Wouldn’t it be great if you could buy insurance to cover the bad thing that happened after it happened? Then you would be paying for insurance only when you needed it. Careful drivers can go their whole lives without having … Read More
THEIR VIEW: Redistricting opinion is the real turkey
CHARLESTON — The day before Thanksgiving the final judgment on redistricting came down from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The score was Political Class – 1; People of West Virginia – 0.
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No evidence found to document an un-injury
It’s fair to expect a company to compensate a person injured by its products –- assuming, of course, that injury and liability can be proven.
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THEIR VIEW: Get out and play in wintry West Virginia
Tomblin
CHARLESTON — December is the perfect time to begin exploring nature in hibernation. From personal walks along state park trails to tours of homes grandly decorated for the holidays, the winter wonderland of fun in the hills of West Virginia is just beginning.
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Appeals court endorses stimulus package for selected plaintiffs attorneys
Times are tough all over. Customers and clients are spending less, businesses are making less, and working people are losing jobs or taking pay cuts.
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