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THEIR VIEW: Two new laws W.Va. employers must know about
The West Virginia Legislature’s 2014 regular session concluded (in March). Like in many states, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill to increase the state minimum wage this year. -
Former Pocahontas prosecutor indicted for embezzlement
MARLINTON – The former Pocahontas County prosecuting attorney has been indicted on felony charges of embezzlement. -
Justices side with hospital on $2M tax bill
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals says United Hospital Center of Clarksburg doesn’t have to pay a tax bill that, with interest, is now up to about $2.25 million. -
Justices argue use of religion in court arguments
CHARLESTON – The separation of church and state long has been a point of contention in the legal community. -
High court rules against Putnam couple in retention pond case
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week ruled that a Putnam County couple didn’t have enough evidence in a lawsuit they filed over a retention pond they claim encroached their property. -
Supreme Court upholds arbitration clause in home construction lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week mostly upheld a Marion County court’s order compelling arbitration in a home construction case. -
W.Va. SC issues mandate suspending former prosecuting attorney’s license
CHARLESTON -- The law license of a former Randolph County prosecuting attorney officially has been suspended. -
Hinerman no stranger to being a party in court
MORGANTOWN – A Weirton attorney in the middle of a fee dispute with a former associate is no stranger to being a party in a lawsuit. -
Supreme Court suspends Ritchie Co. lawyer for a year
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has suspended a Ritchie County attorney’s law license for one year for conduct that “did not conform to the expectations of the profession.” -
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert attorney sworn in
MARTINSBURG -- Martin & Seibert's Caitlin M. Bailey was sworn in and admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia on Oct. 24 by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals at a ceremony at the West Virginia Capital. -
Mass Litigation Panel works as 'cohesive unit'
CHARLESTON -- The chairman of West Virginia's Mass Litigation Panel says the judges have come to act as a single unit over the last 18 years. -
Supreme Court suspends former prosecutor for three years
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a former Randolph County prosecuting attorney for three years. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Fowler joins Mannion & Gray
CHARLESTON -- Mannion & Gray has announced that John R. Fowler has joined the firm as Of Counsel. -
Court: State Police disciplinary files are public record
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Court affirms seizure of Randolph couple's dog
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