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Two more ethics complaints filed against Humphreys
CHARLESTON –Two more legal ethics complaint have been filed against attorney Jim Humphreys and others who allegedly concocted a “cover-up” because he failed to properly represent clients in flood litigation. -
The day West Virginia rejected Barack Obama
What a difference a day makes. -
UPDATE: Republicans gain control of W.Va. House, Senate
CHARLESTON – After 83 years of Democratic rule, the West Virginia statehouse is going red. -
Manchin says he isn't switching parties
CHARLESTON – A day after a historic state and national election, West Virginia's soon-to-be lone Democrat in Washington brushed off rumors that he might switch parties. -
Election results could mean change for state's, nation's energy future
WASHINGTON – Some argue that Tuesday’s midterm elections – with Republicans regaining control of the U.S. Senate – signals a turnaround for America’s energy future. -
U.S. House: GOP sweeps all three W.Va. seats
CHARLESTON – In addition to a Republican senator, West Virginia soon will three members of the GOP in the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Capito gives state first GOP U.S. senator since 1950s
CHARLESTON – For the first time since the 1950s, West Virginia soon will have a Republican in the U.S. Senate. -
Candidate Q&A: U.S. Senate
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Record reached out to the campaigns of candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for their thoughts on various issues covered by the newspaper. -
Another ethics complaint filed against Humphreys
CHARLESTON – A second legal ethics complaint has been filed against attorney Jim Humphreys and others who allegedly concocted a “cover-up” because he failed to properly represent clients in flood litigation. -
Candidate Q&A: 3rd District House of Representatives
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Record reached out to the campaigns of candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for their thoughts on various issues covered by the newspaper. -
Capito overshadowing Tennant in money, polls
CHARLESTON – West Virginians are primed to elect a Republican to the U.S. Senate for the first time in more than half a century. -
Candidate Q&A: 2nd District House of Representatives
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Record reached out to the campaigns of candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for their thoughts on various issues covered by the newspaper. -
AG's office joins fight against human trafficking
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 52 other state and territorial attorneys general are taking a stand against human trafficking, especially of children, in the United States. -
Lawyers, PACs, unions flock to fund U.S. House races
CHARLESTON – The usual suspects are crossing the Appalachians to fund West Virginia congressional races this election cycle, with even local lawyers and law firms spending tens of thousands of dollars in hopes of sending Democratic candidates to the House of Representatives. -
Morrisey joins other AGs in push to help child porn victims
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently partnered with 43 other state and territorial attorneys general in a letter urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Judiciary Committees to vote on a bill that would improve restitution for victims of child pornography. -
Casey's legal career focus of House campaign debate
CHARLESTON – The campaign for Republican Alex Mooney is accusing Democratic candidate Nick Casey of lying about his legal career. -
W.Va. trial lawyers’ campaign donations near $600K
CHARLESTON – With Election Day just around the corner, West Virginia trial lawyers spending on candidates running for or seeking re-election to the state legislature has neared $600,000. -
Justices say replacement candidate should be on ballot
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled that a replacement House of Delegates candidate will be on the Nov. 4 general election ballot in Kanawha County. -
Woman files ethics complaint against Humphreys
CHARLESTON – The daughter of a Virginia couple has filed a legal ethics complaint with the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel claiming attorney James F. Humphreys and others concocted a “cover-up” because he failed to properly represent them in a flood case. -
Va. couple wants Humphreys to preserve evidence, stop harassment
CHARLESTON – A Virginia couple that alleges a prominent Charleston attorney failed to properly represent them in a flood case has filed emergency motions to preserve evidence and to stop harassing witnesses.