Daily Archives: February 29, 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