Monthly Archives: February 2012

W.Va. SC: Deem’s name must be removed from ballot

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Deem

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a brief, three-page order Wednesday, ruled that a state lawmaker’s election opponent must be removed from the May primary ballot. Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court

THEIR VIEW: The critical Supreme Court race of 2012

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CHARLESTON — Quick. Name any of the candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court this year. For that matter, name just one of the five members of the state Supreme Court. Couldn’t do it? You’re not alone. Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Judge: FDA’s new cigarette warnings violate First Amendment

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Leon

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Graphic warning labels imposed by the federal government on tobacco products violate the First Amendment, a federal court in Washington, D.C., has ruled.
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Federal Court, News

Free tax prep assistance offered by State Law Library

CHARLESTON -– The State Law Library, in cooperation with the Central West Virginia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, is offering free income tax preparation assistance for low- to middle income taxpayers earning under $49,000. Certified volunteer staff members can … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

W.Va. SC hears arguments in Deem candidacy case

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Boley

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard arguments in a case in which a state lawmaker is asking the Court to remove an election opponent from the May primary ballot. Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court

THEIR VIEW: It’s time to do more about meth

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CHARLESTON — Methamphetamine is a growing problem in West Virginia and is wrecking lives and adding to health care costs.
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Arguments, Their View

Supreme Court candidates discuss issues at forum

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Palmer

CHARLESTON – Six of the candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals discussed issues regarding the Court and the race at a forum.
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News, State Supreme Court

Nelson Mullins attorneys get dogs released from shelter

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Attorneys Randy Saunders, left, and Taylor Hood helped save Sophia and Rose from euthanization. (Courtesy photos)

HUNTINGTON – Two Nelson Mullins attorneys worked to get two golden retrievers released from the Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter after a volunteer sought their legal help.
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Cabell County, News

WVU student says another student attacked him while he was sleeping

MORGANTOWN — A WVU student is suing another student he says attacked him while he was asleep. On Nov. 29, 2011, Matthew D. Malloy attacked Travis J. Pittman while he was asleep in his bed, according to a complaint filed … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Nicholas Co. couple blames DJM Builders for injuries

MORGANTOWN — A Nicholas County couple is suing DJM Builders after injuries were sustained from a construction project. SonCo Worldwide, Inc. and Cleveland E. Yost Jr. were also named as defendants in the suit. On Nov. 13, 2010, Yolinda Stull … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Couple sues Carpenter Reclamation for work injuries

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing Carpenter Reclamation for injuries sustained at work. West Virginia American Water Company, Terradon Corporation and Sam Cravens were also named as defendants in the suit. In March 2011, the defendants engaged in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Wood Co. couple sues Chrysler for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — A Wood County couple is suing Chrysler Group after they claim a vehicle they purchased was defective. Astorg Ford Lincoln-Mercury of Parkersburg Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Jan. 3, 2011, Charles and … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home accused of wrongful discharge

CHARLESTON — A Charleston funeral home has been accused of wrongful discharge. Leonard Johnson Funeral Home is doing business as Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home. Mark L. Johnson was also named as a defendant in the suit. On May 6, 2011, Stacy … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

W.Va. high court denies petition to remove Helmick from race

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Helmick

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Monday denied a former state agriculture department official’s petition requesting that a state senator be removed from the race for Agriculture Commissioner. Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court

W.Va. SC to hear case over lawmaker’s election opponent

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Boley

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals this week will hear a case in which a state lawmaker is asking the Court to remove her primary election opponent from the May primary ballot. Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court