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Workman swearing-in scheduled for Dec. 29
Workman CHARLESTON -- Margaret L. Workman will be sworn in to her second term as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia during a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29. -
Abernathy named state GOP executive director
Abernathy CHARLESTON -- The former executive director of the state Republican Party is back in that position. Gary Abernathy accepted the position Thursday. -
New Wayne Circuit Judge takes oath
WAYNE -– James H. Young Jr. became West Virginia's newest circuit judge when he was sworn in Dec. 8 at the Wayne County Courthouse. -
Ohio County senator honored by WV CALA
McKenzie CHARLESTON -– A statewide legal reform group has named Republican state Senator Andy McKenzie its "Watchdog of the Year" for raising questions about the attorney general's spending of lawsuit settlement dollars. -
Circuit judge group wants elections partisan
Spaulding MORGANTOWN -- The West Virginia Judiciary Association announced its support of the state's current method to elect judges, choosing not to support the idea of non-partisan judicial elections. -
THEIR VIEW: Underwood's life a testament to perseverance
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia lost one of its most important and beloved citizens when former Gov. Cecil H. Underwood passed away Monday. -
THEIR VIEW: Manchin has a huge decision ahead
CHARLESTON -- Sometimes its tough to be Governor. And, Joe Manchin has a colossal decision ahead of him. -
CALA names 'Dirty Dozen,' one on list fights back
Cohen CHARLESTON – The leader of a statewide legal reform group says he is concerned that key legislative leaders received major campaign contributions from personal injury lawyers. But at least one of those leaders is fighting back, saying West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse should reveal its donors. -
Fayette man, Pa. investigator contradict Workman statements
Workman CHARLESTON – Both a Fayette County man and a Pennsylvania private investigator take issue with comments a state Supreme Court justice-elect made not only about her role in a wrongful death suit, but also a Putnam County attorney representing the man in an future lawsuit. -
Coal official calls Obama comments 'unbelievable'
Obama CHARLESTON – At least one state coal industry leader said he was shocked by comments Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made earlier this year concerning his plan to aggressively charge polluters for carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. -
Non-partisan judicial elections could be coming
Manchin CHARLESTON – A push for the non-partisan election of judges in West Virginia seems to be just around the corner. -
Workman case against Pa. attorney might get revived
CHARLESTON -– A state Supreme Court candidate says a lawsuit filed against a Pennsylvania attorney for allegedly stealing away a client of hers in a Fayette County wrongful death suit may be re-filed by another attorney. -
W.Va. AG challenger turns to Legislature for McGraw probe
Greear CHARLESTON - Dan Greear, the Republican candidate for state attorney general, is urging lawmakers to investigate records missing from incumbent Darrell McGraw's office. -
Sony sues bar for copyright infringement
MORGANTOWN -- Does being aware of copyright infringement constitute liability? This is the central question in case against a Morgantown restaurant that has found itself in the middle of a copyright infringement case. -
THEIR VIEW: West Virginia babies lack human rights
CHARLESTON -- No one should be allowed to decide whether one innocent life is worth more than another. Not someone as poor as a college student or as powerful as a United States senator. -
Kenova resident received Chafin scholarship
WILLIAMSON -- Kenova resident Garrett McCormick has been awarded the West Virginia GED/EDP Scholarship for the 2008-2009 fall semester to attend Marshall University. -
Supreme Court calendar for 9/8 issue
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Legislators see little AG change on horizon
McGraw CHARLESTON -- When House Bill 104 passed during the first Special Session of this year's state Legislature, it did so with little fanfare. Yet it represents to date the single act of oversight the Legislature has enacted over the state Attorney General's office. -
Greear announces statewide leadership team
Dan Greear announces his campaign's leadership team on the steps of the state Capitol. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON – On the steps of the state Capitol, Republican Attorney General candidate Dan Greear announced his statewide leadership team. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Spilman Thomas & Battle hires several new attorneys
Macia CHARLESTON -– The law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle is pleased to announce that Leah P. Macia, Joanne M. Vella Kirby, Jeff D. Stewart and Travis H. Eckley have joined the firm's Charleston office.