CHARLESTON -- Carrie Webster has been busy adjusting to her new role as circuit judge, but that has not stopped her from feeling inspired by what she does and inspiring those around her.
White HUNTINGTON -- Attorney Tamela J. White from the law firm Farrell, Farrell & Farrell has authored an article entitled "The Medicare Secondary Payer Act and Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007: Implications for Claim Management and Resolution for Liability Insurance Plans" for the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) -- April 2010 Defense Counsel Journal.
Blalock WHEELING -- Jackson Kelly attorney Larry Blalock recently was elected to the West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors because of his long standing commitment to the profession and the association.
How many West Virginians would support a scheme to spend taxpayer dollars to help insulate incumbent judges from criticism and to make it easier for them to stay in office?
Seated, from left, are Robert J. Busse and Michael D. Foster. Standing, from left, are Gretchen M. Callas and Louis S. Southworth. CHARLESTON -– The Executive Committee of Jackson Kelly recently re-elected Michael D. Foster and Gretchen M. Callas as Managing Member and Assistant Managing Member, respectively.
Hughes CHARLESTON - The need for extra staff to handle appeals before a proposed intermediate appellate court notwithstanding, the state Attorney General's Office says it needs more resources for a burgeoning caseload.
CHARLESTON -– Gov. Joe Manchin has announced the launch of a new Web site for the West Virginia Responsible Government program, an initiative coordinated through the Pew Center on the States.
Gov. Joe Manchin delivers his 2010 State of the State address Wednesday in the House Chamber of the state Capitol. (Photo courtesy of the governor's office) CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin plans to introduce two pieces of legislation focusing on judicial reform during this year's legislative session.
Davis CHARLESTON - The West Virginia courts system will continue to reduce its budget by $2 million, Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis said Wednesday.
CHARLESTON -– Preliminary figures for the recent Governor's One Shot Whitetail Deer Hunt show that the event grossed more than $73,000, according to Gov. Joe Manchin.
Christmas brings friends and family, neighbors and acquaintances together to celebrate the season not only with cheer and laughter but also with faith and hope.
We are troubled by Gov. Joe Manchin's selection of House of Delegates Judiciary Chairwoman Carrie Webster to replace Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger, who recently was appointed to a federal judgeship.