West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Report targets McGraw's hiring practices
McGraw NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's hiring practices are targeted in a new report by the Manhattan Institute. -
Law professor says committee will approve Thacker
Thacker WASHINGTON -- A University of Richmond law school professor says it's not surprising that West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nomination to a federal appeals court was held over Thursday. -
McGraw, feds seek judgment in $2.7M dispute
McGraw CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) – With a loss in an identical case behind him, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is again arguing over the amount being withheld by the federal government from the state's Medicaid program. -
Time to apply the duck test to the EPA
Is the Environmental Protection Agency trying to worsen our ailing economy, or does it just look that way? -
McGraw might be done appealing $3.1M disputes with feds
McGraw CHARLESTON -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw appears to be ready to accept a ruling that he shortchanged the federal government nearly $450,000. -
Thacker testifies before judiciary committee
Thacker WASHINGTON -- West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker touched on her experience as both a prosecutor and private practice attorney while testifying before a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. -
Judicial nominee will have support of Rockefeller, Manchin at hearing
Thacker WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin will introduce West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. -
Thacker hearing set for Tuesday
Thacker WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is set to hear the nomination of Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker for an opening on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. -
WLF argues for drug stores in McGraw's case
McGraw WASHINGTON – A recent ruling in a case brought by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw makes it harder for out-of-state defendants to remove class actions to federal court, the Washington Legal Foundation is arguing. -
Magazine calls W.Va. AG race a tossup
McGraw CHARLESTON – Even though there are no announced opponents, one political website that covers state and local governments is calling the 2012 race for West Virginia Attorney General a tossup. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Four Guthrie & Thomas lawyers honored by Best Lawyers
Thomas CHARLESTON -- Four lawyers from Guthrie & Thomas recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012. -
One last channel for McGraw's appeal of Medicaid ruling
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's last chance to prove he didn't shortchange the federal government in a 2004 settlement will be before the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Thacker officially nominated by Obama
Thacker WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Thursday officially nominated Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker to fill an opening on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. -
McGraw warns of loan scam in ad bulletins
McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning consumers to stay clear of a scam operating out of Canada that promises "fast and easy loans." -
Drug stores appeal ruling in McGraw's case to U.S. Supreme Court
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A group of pharmacies has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court a decision that permits West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's lawsuit against it to be heard in state court. -
McGraw still fighting feds over settlement funds
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is not accepting two court decisions that say he wrongfully kept settlement funds from the federal government. -
McGraw warns residents not to fall for lottery scam
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw on Tuesday warned state consumers not to fall for a scam in which they are told they're the winners of unclaimed lottery winnings. -
McGraw settles with Internet payday lender, collection agency
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday that his office has reached a settlement with Internet payday lender Government Employees Credit Center and collection agency P.D. Recovery. -
Carnival ride company fails to show for hearing
WAYNE -- Representatives for a carnival ride company that was sued last week by the West Virginia Attorney General's Office for unfair sales practices failed to appear Tuesday in Wayne Circuit Court. -
McGraw warns residents of fraudulent online vehicle sales
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning residents to be on the lookout for what he is calling "virtual automotive hijackers."