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CALA excited about prospects of change
CHARLESTON – Considered by some groups to be a haven for trial lawyers, West Virginia’s punitive legal climate soon might start to fracture as more reformers come to political power, the leader of a statewide legal reform group says. -
Critics pounce on passage of AG bill
CHARLESTON -- After the House of Delegates passed a controversial bill targeting the state Attorney General's office, legal watchers were quick to attack the move. -
Morrisey tells House Speaker that bill creates 'constitutional crisis'
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to House Speaker Tim Miley expressing "significant concerns" he has regarding the proposed Attorney General Ethics and Accountability Act. -
Morrisey calls AG bill 'partisan politics'
CHARLESTON – A bill that would establish stricter rules for the West Virginia Attorney General’s office has passed the House Judiciary Committee. -
Morrisey lauds legislation for regular review of state agencies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has lauded the introduction of a bill that would require all state agencies, departments and offices to undergo regular reviews and audits to ensure they are operating as intended. -
THEIR VIEW: Battling water protection bills
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Critics assail State of the State address
CHARLESTON – Critics are calling out West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for what was missing from his annual State of the State address. -
The cap on damages is supposed to apply to nursing homes
Does the $500,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases apply to nursing homes, or doesn’t it? -
Former lawmaker says Legislature intended for caps to apply to nursing homes
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CALA says state courts subjected to 'lawsuit lottery'
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, a legal reform group, said Oct. 7-11 is Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week. -
Ex-professors in middle of controversy over Manchin daughter's degree lose case
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New circuit judge to be sworn in Aug. 16
CHARLESTON – The investiture ceremony for ceremony for new circuit judge H. Charles “Charlie” Carl will take place Aug. 16. -
Justice Davis won't run for U.S. Senate
Justice Robin Davis is sworn in for her second 12-year term on the court by Chief Justice Brent Benjamin in January.
