News from July 2008
Massey foe wants U.S. Supreme Court to put W. Va. Justice off case
Benjamin WASHINGTON -- The extent of the influence of Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's money soon may be determined by the U.S. Supreme Court.
McGraw's tab comes due
The question isn't whether Darrell McGraw took the money, but just how much he took.
Student with disability sues after failing law exam
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's Board of Law Examiners printed its examination in big type for Shannon Kelly last year, gave him a room to himself and allowed him an extra day to complete the test, and he blames them for his failure.
Wind developer got a break, Starcher writes
Starcher CHARLESTON – Wind power developer Beech Ridge Energy caught a break it didn't deserve when the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals approved its plan to build tall turbines on ridges in Greenbrier County, said Justice Larry Starcher.
Georgia bakeries seek $100K against W.Va. company
CHARLESTON -- Two Georgia bakeries are seeking a removal to federal court after being countersued over an unpaid cleaning bill.
Justices opt not to discipline late Cabell magistrate
Qualls CHARLESTON – Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals chose not to discipline the ghost of Cabell County Magistrate Alvie Qualls.
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Record seeks leave to file amicus brief in AP FOIA suit against state Supreme Court
Canterbury CHARLESTON – West Virginians can read electronic mail exchanges between judges and private citizens even if the e-mails mix public and private business, The West Virginia Record argues in Kanawha Circuit Court.
THEIR VIEW: Partnerships giving colleges change to expand
By GOV. JOE MANCHIN
THEIR VIEW: Scratching my head over a straight Democratic ticket
I sometimes get dozens of e-mails after certain commentaries on my Web site, and sometimes they really make you scratch your head.
Former Mingo deputy case goes to federal court
CHARLESTON – Mingo County sheriff's sergeant Roy Glenn Messer, who lost his job according to a June 26 opinion of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, seeks to overturn the ruling at U.S. district court in Charleston.
Mercer prosecutor's error 'harmless,' Maynard says
Maynard CHARLESTON – Former Mercer County prosecutor William Sadler didn't prejudice jurors by referring to a sexual assault suspect's failure to testify, according to Chief Justice Spike Maynard of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Law students get chance to lend hand via Legal Aid
CHARLESTON - Legal Aid of West Virginia recently gave law students the opportunity to help the legal community in West Virginia before they even receive a law degree.
Kanawha woman sues after dog attacked her
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman filed a lawsuit against the owner of a pit bull after the dog attacked her.
PERSONNEL FILE: Defense Trial Counsel of W.Va. announces new officers
The Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia recently elected new officers. From left, they are Thomas Hurney Jr., President; David Wyant, Vice President; Lee Hall Treasurer; Gerald Stowers, Secretary; and Robert Massie, Immediate Past President. CHARLESTON -- The Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV) recently held its 26th Annual Meeting at the Glade Springs Resort and Conference Center in Daniels.