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• Allen excited for new start at Kay Casto & Chaney

  By Chris Dickerson | Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 @ 8:20am

  Allen CHARLESTON – Bob Allen realizes it probably surprised a lot of people to find out he was leaving the law firm he helped create for Kay Casto & Chaney.

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• Charleston attorney's death puts contempt charges to rest

  By Lawrence Smith | Friday, Jan 9, 2009 @ 5:15am

  CHARLESTON – As a result of his sudden death, the state Supreme Court has dismissed a petition for contempt the state Bar was seeking for a Charleston attorney's failure to comply with the terms of his 2007 disciplinary action.

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• Chief Justice Benjamin not receiving much support in Massey recusal issue

  By John O'Brien | Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 @ 10:21am

  Benjamin WASHINGTON -- West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin's decision not to step down from a $50 million case involving a campaign supporter is drawing input from several interested groups, including his colleagues from other states.

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