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Retired Cabell judge Cummings eyes state Senate
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PERSONNEL FILE: McCune to lobby for NFIB
CHARLESTON -- The National Federation of Independent Business, West Virginia's leading small business association, has chosen Patrick McCune, a former state senator and veteran lobbyist, to serve as its voice at the West Virginia Statehouse. -
Chafin, two other W.Va. attorneys win negligence case for Ky. couple
Chafin CHARLESTON -- Three West Virginia attorneys were counsel on a Kentucky malpractice case that lasted eight days in Pike County. -
W.Va. Chamber to host Legislative conference Jan. 12
Cook CHARLESTON -- Employers, business executives, attorneys, lobbyists, plant managers and others are encouraged to register to attend the West Virginia Chamber's 2010 Legislative Issues & Outlook Conference, which will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Charleston Marriott. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Adkins joins Dinsmore & Shohl's Charleston office
Adkins CHARLESTON -– Donnie L. Adkins II has joined Dinsmore & Shohl as an associate in the Litigation Department and a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Groups. -
South Florida is top 'Judicial Hellhole'
ATRF President Sherman Joyce WASHINGTON -- South Florida is again the country's most plaintiffs-friendly jurisdiction, according to the American Tort Reform Foundation's annual "Judicial Hellholes" report, released Tuesday. -
The 'war on domestic energy'
CHARLESTON -- Below is an outline of the federal actions that have begun since the start of the Obama Administration and the 111th U.S. Congress. This list was supplied by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce: -
Wal-Mart, others claim McGraw's lawsuit is a class action
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and a group of prescription drug retailers are debating how the federal law regarding class action lawsuits pertains to actions brought by state attorneys general. -
THEIR VIEW: Who Replaces Webster On Judiciary?
Gov. Joe Manchin's appointment of Carrie Webster to fill a vacant Kanawha County Judge's seat opens up one of the most influential positions in the West Virginia legislature while triggering lots of political speculation. -
Apology brings closure to Webster defamation suit
Webster CHARLESTON - A month prior to her appointment as the newest Kanawha Circuit judge, a Charleston attorney, and chairwoman of the House of Delegates' Judiciary Committee was able to conclude a defamation suit filed against her by a South Charleston man by apologizing for her erroneous statement. -
Benjamin, Manchin to dedicate new courtrooms
CHARLESTON -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin and Gov. Joe Manchin III will dedicate two new courtrooms in Mercer County on Monday. -
THEIR VIEW: A historic house vote
Last Saturday, President Obama called on Democratic Congressmen to "answer the call of history" and support the massive health care reform legislation. -
Obama pick confirmed for 4th Circuit
Obama RICHMOND - President Barack Obama's pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. -
Holliday appointed to fill Berger's Kanawha vacancy
CHARLESTON -- Senior Status Judge James O. Holliday will be appointed to fill the Kanawha Circuit vacancy left by the departure of Judge Irene Berger. -
THEIR VIEW: Berger works her way to the top
Kercheval MORGANTOWN -- Irene Berger likes to crochet in her spare time. It takes hour after hour of pulling loops of yarn through other loops until you finally finish the pattern. -
Brown considering run for Kanawha judge post
Brown CHARLESTON -- Kathy Brown, a Charleston attorney and former television anchor, is one of seven people chosen for an appointment by Gov. Joe Manchin to fill the position soon to be vacated by Judge Irene C. Berger. -
Berger's potential replacements talk
Brown CHARLESTON – Now that Irene Berger has been confirmed as a federal judge, Gov. Joe Manchin must narrow his list of seven potential replacements for her on the Kanawha Circuit Court. -
Greear might run for Kanawha judgeship
Greear CHARLESTON – Dan Greear, who nearly defeated state Attorney General Darrell McGraw in last year's election, apparently is considering a run for a soon-to-be vacant Kanawha Circuit Court judgeship.