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Former justice returning to court as Albright's replacement
Albright CHARLESTON - Former state Supreme Court Justice Tom McHugh will once again take a spot on the highest court in the state.
Justice Benjamin draws recusal line in major case
Benjamin CHARLESTON - State Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin has maintained his participation in the cases of a major campaign supporter, but this year withdrew from a high-profile case that involved his former employer.
Albright announces leave from Supreme Court
Albright CHARLESTON - Justice Joseph Albright announced today he would no longer perform his duties at the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for the current term because of health reasons.
First appeal request heard in controversial $381 million case
R. Edison Hill CHARLESTON - A Charleston attorney asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to allow landowners left out of a recent $381 million verdict against industrial giant DuPont back in.
W.Va.'s 'out-of-state' debate continues in DuPont saga
Manchin CHARLESTON - Businesses complain about out-of-state plaintiffs lawyers trying to run West Virginia's courts, while out-of-state attorneys gripe about out-of-state corporate interests attempting to influence state officials.
Debt settlers still on McGraw's radar
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday that more consumers will have their debts wiped out because of his office.
Greear will take 'hard look' at McGraw committee
Greear SHEPHERDSTOWN - While Attorney General Darrell McGraw's staff says his Citizens Advisory Committee provides a link between his office and West Virginia several communities, his Republican challenger says he wants to make sure it is not publicity stunt.
Debt wiped away for hundreds
McGraw CHARLESTON - Almost 500 West Virginians will have their debts cancelled as a result of a handful of settlements between Attorney General Darrell McGraw and debt-purchasing companies.
Things went 'very well' at settlement hearing, Deputy AG says
Hughes SHEPHERDSTOWN -- State Attorney General Darrell McGraw's top aide spoke Friday about one of the office's more controversial cases.
McGraw warns against scammers
McGraw CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw says a band of scam artists are taking advantage of consumers who allegedly obtained Internet payday loans.
Firm's W.Va. saga sandwiched by tobacco
Levin PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The past and future of a prominent Pensacola, Fla., plaintiffs firm may be tied to litigation against large tobacco companies, but its present is in a small town in West Virginia.
Business attempting to control W.Va. courts, attorney claims
Manchin CHARLESTON – In criticizing Gov. Joe Manchin's relationship with industrial giant DuPont, a prominent plaintiffs attorney has added something of a doomsday warning.
Manchin: Plaintiffs' lawyers missing the point
Manchin CHARLESTON – Gov. Joe Manchin says a group of plaintiffs lawyers should actually read his office's legal arguments before criticizing his contact with industrial giant DuPont.
Senior group honors Greear
Greear CHARLESTON -– A national seniors group has honored Republican challenger Dan Greear as he hopes to unseat West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Gov. Manchin a 'puppet' of DuPont's, attorney says
CHARLESTON - Industrial giant DuPont used Gov. Joe Manchin's office to skirt limitations concerning its appeal of a $382 million jury verdict, attorneys who sued the company said Wednesday.
McGraw joins increasingly national fight against Countrywide
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia's Darrell McGraw joined a group of other state attorneys general Tuesday, filing suit against Countrywide Financial Corp. over loans made to homeowners.
Sears, McGraw settle
McGraw CHARLESTON - State Attorney General Darrell McGraw has settled allegations against Sears Holdings Corp. that the company was failing to fix problems with the products it sold.
ABA: W. Va. case has chance to provide landmark ruling
Benjamin WASHINGTON, D.C. -- State Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin's controversial decision not to recuse himself from the appeal of a supporter should serve as a guideline for future similar issues, the American Bar Association says.
WV CALA backs Greear's decision to sign transparency code
Greear CHARLESTON -- A state legal reform group supports Republican Attorney General candidate Dan Greear's decision to adopt a outside counsel transparency code of conduct, and encourages current officeholder Darrell McGraw to do the same.
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.