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Jurors hear audio of Loughry possibly tampering with witness about office renovation costs
CHARLESTON – Jurors heard testimony about possible witness tampering in the federal trial of suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. @wvcourts -
Benjamin testifies about Loughry feuding with Davis, others over use of court vehicles
CHARLESTON – A former state Supreme Court justice recalled feuding among the justices regarding use of state vehicles and a discussion with Justice Allen Loughry about an antique desk. -
Loughry will take the stand in his federal trial; three charges dropped
CHARLESTON – Suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will take the stand in his federal trial. -
Davis seeks federal injunction to stop her impeachment trial in state Senate
CHARLESTON – Retired state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis is seeking a federal injunction to stop her scheduled impeachment trial in the state Senate. -
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH: Nelson Mullins' Andrew Connor Named to The James L. Petigru Inn of Court
Andrew M. Connor, an associate in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Charleston office, has been named as a barrister to The James L. Petigru American Inn of Court, which is connected to the Charleston School of Law. -
Workman says she's done nothing to warrant impeachment, feels targeted
CHARLESTON – Chief Justice Margaret Workman says she thinks she is the victim of a political witch hunt. She also says she has done nothing to warrant being impeached and possibly removed from the state Supreme Court. -
Davis files federal lawsuit, saying impeachment has 'no legal basis'
Davis files federal lawsuit, saying impeachment has 'no legal basis' -
Federal court enjoins Fayette Co. from using zoning laws to interview with construction of compressor station
CHARLESTON – On Aug. 29, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting Mountain Valley Pipeline summary judgment and permanently the County Commission of Fayette County, West Virginia, from using a zoning ordinance to bar construction of the Stallworth Compressor Station. -
Painters' union accuses contractor of late contributions
CHARLESTON — A labor union and health plan are suing a Kentucky contractor, alleging it owes more than $2,600. -
Wyoming Co. motel owners accuse cable company of breach of contract
BECKLEY — Property owners of a Wyoming County mote are suing a cable company, alleging breach of contract. -
Customer alleges Wal-Mart's negligence led to him being struck by shopping carts
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence and vicarious liability. -
Woman accuses former employer of age discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing her former employers, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Tax service accuses insurance company of breach of contract
WHEELING — A tax preparation services company is suing an insurance company, alleging first party common law bad faith, first party statutory bad faith and breach of contract. -
EEOC files discrimination suit against Las Trancas of Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG – A federal agency is suing a corporation that operates a Mexican restaurant in West Virginia over allegations of discrimination. -
Capitol security officers falsely arrested Charleston resident, lawsuit says
Two residents accuse the West Virginia Division of Protective Services and security officers of an "armed abduction." -
Wayne County marine terminal subject of contract dispute
A Delaware company accuses Kenova Terminal Company of backing out of a purchase agreement. -
CSX derailment and oil spill leads to federal lawsuit
Federal and state officials accuse CSX Transportation of several environmental torts in response to oil spilled from a derailed train. -
Insurance company blames Cooper Wiring Devices product on Wardensville house fire
WHEELING – An insurance company is seeking subrogation from two electrical component manufacturers to recover damages it paid due to a house fire. -
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Three New Attorneys
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome three new attorneys to the firm: William T. Fahey III, William L. Burner and William M. Lorensen. -
Dollar General seeks to remove eye injury case to federal court
WHEELING – A retailer has filed to remove an Ohio woman's suit over eye injuries to a federal court.