Daily Archives: August 24, 2012

Callaghan files motion to expedite in campaign financing suit

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Callaghan

CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Michael Callaghan on Thursday filed a motion to expedite briefing in a federal lawsuit over West Virginia’s Public Campaign Financing Pilot Program. Read More »

Federal Court, News, State Government

Subduing the EPA monster before the townsfolk grab their pitchforks

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Dr. Frankenstein originally had good intentions. He meant well. Who can blame him for wanting to reanimate the dead? The idea was undoubtedly popular among the deceased of his time and beguiles community organizers even today. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Morrisey outlines 100-day plan

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Patrick Morrisey speaks Thursday at a press conference. (Courtesy photo)

CHARLES TOWN — If elected West Virginia’s next Attorney General, Republican candidate Patrick Morrisey has his first 100 days in office mapped out.
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News, State Attorney General

Ritchie attorney, judicial candidate accused of misappropriating funds, deceit

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CHARLESTON – A Ritchie County attorney, who is a candidate for circuit judge, will take a detour from the campaign trial to answer ethics charges that have been filed against him.
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News, State Supreme Court

Marshall Co. law firm, attorney named in breach of contract suit

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CHARLESTON – An Ohio man is accusing a Marshall County law firm of abandoning him shortly after helping him file a lawsuit against his former employer.
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Kanawha County, News

Court suspends Monongalia attorney pending outcome of mental evaluation

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CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has placed a Monongalia County attorney on temporary suspension while he undergoes a mental health evaluation.
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News, State Supreme Court

Former Pocahontas prosecutor indicted for forced sex on inmate

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Clifton

MARLINTON – A Pocahontas County attorney is accused of coercing an inmate to have sex with him while serving as an assistant prosecutor.
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News

State Police sue to collect unpaid bill from Wood promoter

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PARKERSBURG – The West Virginia State Police allege a Wood County motocross promoter stiffed them on paying for security they provided at one of his events.
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News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Aug. 15 Judy B. Carr vs. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. PA- Bren J. Pomponio, Daniel F. Hedges; J- Paul Zakaib Jr. * Carr purchased her current home in 1984 for $40,000 and refinanced the home loan over the years at … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Aug. 15 Amanda Warren vs. HIMG Professional Services PA-Lia DiTrapano Fairless; J-Stowers X Warren says the defendant managers and supervisors at its Teays Valley location created a “racially hostile work environment” for her by calling her racial slurs, allowing racial … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Aug. 15 Alcon Research, LTD vs. Blake M. Burchell PA- C. David Morrison, Gregory P. Neil; J- F. Jane Hustead * On April 21, 2011, Burchell accepted a position at Alcon’s Huntington facility. Alcon claims it agreed to pay Burchell’s … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County

July 17 Tammac Holding Corporation vs. Amie Jo Dilly PA – Marc Lazenby; J – Reed * The plaintiff, a Delaware business, is seeking a court order granting it possession of property located at 164 Lake George Rd. in Mineral … Read More »

News, Wood County

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Aug. 8 Doug’s Towing v Cranston David Johnson and The City of Westover PA-Edward Kohout; J-NA * Doug’s Towing alleges that even as an approved towing company for Monongalia County’s towing rotation, recent ordinances passed by the City of Westover … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County

July 31 German American Capital Corporation vs. D&G Developers, Dewey H. Whitmore; Dewey A. Whitmore; Vivian L. Whitmore; Patrick A. Whitmore; Gary W. Dove and Gary W. Dove LLC PA-Charles F. Printz; J-Gray Silver, III * Plaintiff claims defendants owe … Read More »

Berkeley County, News