State of West Virginia
Recent News About State of West Virginia
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W.Va. SC vacates Webster's order in 2010 murder case
Webster CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Tuesday granted a writ of prohibition by Kanawha County prosecutors against Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster. -
THEIR VIEW: Celebrating 10 years of PROMISE
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- Ten years ago, West Virginia made a promise to its young people: if you work hard, earn good grades, and fully commit to pursuing a college education in our great state, we will help you pay for a college education. -
Kanawha prosecutors take issue with circuit judge's order
Webster CHARLESTON - Kanawha County prosecutors contend Circuit Judge Carrie Webster, in excluding what they describe as "major evidence" in a 2010 murder, has "completely gutted" their case. -
Tomblin proclaims Paralegal Recognition Week
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has proclaimed the week of May 21 through May 25 as Paralegal Recognition Week to encourage citizens to acknowledge legal assistants and paralegals for their service, commitment and continuing interest in the profession. -
*** SupCo calendar for 5/21 issue
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McGraw says he voted for Obama
McGraw MARTINSBURG -- In recent weeks leading up to the primary election and even after it, several Republican candidates for various offices across the state have publicly asked their Democratic rivals if they support or voted for President Obama. -
PERSONNEL FILE: 35 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On April 11, 35 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals. -
*** SupCo calendar for 4/23 issue
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W.Va. SC releases full opinion in Boley case
Boley CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a full opinion filed this week, elaborated on its decision in February to have a state lawmaker's election opponent removed from the May primary ballot. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Belenitsky admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On March 27, one lawyer was admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Cabell couple blames doctor for man's drug addiction
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man and his wife are suing a Huntington physician they say facilitated his drug addiction. -
*** SupCo calendar for 2/13 issue
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Maloney wants Tomblin, McGraw to join contraception suit
Maloney CHARLESTON – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney is calling for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and state Attorney General Darrell McGraw to join a lawsuit against the Obama administration's contraception rule. -
State Ethics Panel sues former Dunbar mayor for unpaid ethics fines
CHARLESTON -- The State of West Virginia Ethics Commission is suing the former Dunbar mayor for failure to pay more than $25,000 in ethics fines. -
Federal judge grants temporary restraining order against T-shirt maker
CLARKSBURG - A federal judge last week granted West Virginia University's motion for a temporary restraining order against a Morgantown T-shirt maker. -
Rogers says it's time for change on Court
Rogers NEW MARTINSVILLE – H. John "Buck" Rogers says he thinks it's time for a change at the state Capitol. -
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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PERSONNEL FILE: 24 lawyers admitted to practice in W.Va.
CHARLESTON -- On Jan. 24, 24 lawyers were admitted to practice law in the State of West Virginia during a ceremony before the Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Judge refuses to stay WVU's lawsuit against Big East
MORGANTOWN - A Monongalia Circuit Court judge says he will not stay a lawsuit filed by West Virginia University against the Big East Conference while the conference's own lawsuit plays out in a Rhode Island court. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Moore accepted into Leadership West Virginia
Moore CHARLESTON -– Brian Moore, a partner in Dinsmore's Charleston office, has been accepted into Leadership West Virginia's class of 2012.