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Some of WVU, Big East agreement details revealed
Luck MORGANTOWN - Details of West Virginia University's $20 million agreement with its now former conference, the Big East, are emerging.
W.Va. judicial nominees could see votes in March
Thacker WASHINGTON - Things are finally looking up for those judicial nominees waiting to be approved, including two from West Virginia.
W.Va. SC: Role of court in redistricting limited to plans' validity
McHugh CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court of Appeals has released a full opinion on its November decision to not change recently redrawn House of Delegates and state Senate districts.
WVU announces settlement with Big East
Luck MORGANTOWN - West Virginia University has reached a settlement with the Big East Conference in civil actions in both West Virginia and Rhode Island, university officials announced Tuesday morning.
Report: WVU, Big East reach 'conditional' $20 million settlement
MORGANTOWN - West Virginia University and the Big East Conference have reached what some are calling a "conditional" settlement.
W.Va. high court says city can't be sued for injuries at trash station
Ketchum CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last month, said the city of Buckhannon could not be sued for a man's injuries that resulted from unloading garbage at the city's transfer station.
W.Va. among 49 states to sign on to mortgage deal
McGraw CHARLESTON - Federal officials and 49 state attorneys general, including West Virginia's Darrell McGraw, have reached a $25 billion agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers.
WVU files motion for restraining order, injunction against T-shirt maker
CLARKSBURG - West Virginia University is asking a federal court for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the sale and production of a Morgantown T-shirt maker's "infringing merchandise."
Reports: WVU, Big East settlement close to being done
MORGANTOWN - West Virginia University and the Big East Conference are reportedly nearing a settlement, making WVU's move to the Big XII one step closer to reality.
Report: Plan to speed up judicial nominations could be stalled
Tobias CHARLESTON - An effort by U.S. Senate Democrats to speed up judicial nominations could be delayed.
Clawges OKs Big East's request to extend deadlines
Clawges MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia County Circuit Court judge has agreed to extend certain deadlines in West Virginia University's lawsuit against the Big East Conference.
McGraw gains support for 'junkyard parts' lawsuit
McGraw CHARLESTON - A group of auto repairers in New York say they support state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's filing of a lawsuit against an insurer and body shop for installing so-called "junkyard parts."
Judge refuses to stay WVU's lawsuit against Big East
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia Circuit Court judge says he will not stay a lawsuit filed by West Virginia University against the Big East Conference while the conference's own lawsuit plays out in a Rhode Island court.
Law professor doubts Senate will speed up nominations
Tobias RICHMOND, Va. - A University of Richmond law professor says he doubts the U.S. Senate will go along with a plan by President Barack Obama to speed up judicial appointments.
Federal court rules for insurer that refused to defend inmate
RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of an insurer that refused to defend an inmate in a lawsuit over a West Virginia jail worker's injuries.
WVU suing clothing manufacturer for obscene shirts
CLARKSBURG - West Virginia University's Board of Governors is suing a Morgantown clothing manufacturer responsible for the controversial "West F***** Virginia" shirts and similar apparel in federal court, claiming trademark infringement.
Exotic dancers suing former employer for back wages
MARTINSBURG - An exotic dancer is suing her former employer in federal court for failing to pay her at least minimum wage and for taking a portion of her tips.
Law professor: Groh, Thacker nominations 'up in the air'
Tobias CHARLESTON - A University of Richmond law school professor says Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina Groh and West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nominations are "up in the air" following a controversial decision by President Barack Obama earlier this month.
McGraw reaches $13.5 million settlement with Capital One
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw said Tuesday his office has reached a $13.5 million settlement with Capital One over the bank's past credit card practices.
McGraw suit against insurer, body shop moved to federal court
McGraw CHARLESTON - A lawsuit filed by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw against an insurer and a frame and body shop has been moved to federal court.