Heath CHARLESTON -- Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, which is Oct. 10-16, is a timely reminder for West Virginians of the true impact of lawsuit abuse, according to legal watchdog group West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (WV CALA).
Tomblin CHARLESTON – Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says an intermediate court of appeals is an "appropriate step" for West Virginia, but one that must be taken with a sound financial foot.
Tomblin CHARLESTON – Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says an intermediate court of appeals is an "appropriate step" for West Virginia, but one that must be taken with a sound financial foot.
CHARLESTON -- As West Virginia has one of the nation's oldest populations, we Mountaineers are typically alert to issues that have an impact on our elderly citizens.
Glasser CHARLESTON -- Observers of West Virginia's legal system say a case of alleged neglect by nursing home workers could mean another hurdle for the state's medical malpractice reforms.
Heath CHARLESTON -- A local legal watchdog group, pointing to recent actions by Mississippi's auditor, says state lawmakers need to put a stop to Attorney General Darrell McGraw's "questionable" lawsuit settlement practices.
Darrell McGraw is not a dumb guy. Fran Hughes is no slouch, either. You'd think they'd know that when you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.
Hughes CHARLESTON – A state legal reform group says Attorney General Darrell McGraw's top deputy should be fired for orchestrating two settlements that may lead to the federal government withholding Medicaid funds.
CHARLESTON -- By now, readers of The West Virginia Record likely are numb to personal injury spokesman Michael Romano's outrageous hyperbole. However, his continued misstatements call for a correction.
CHARLESTON -- As head of the West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) — the official name of West Virginia's personal injury lawyers — Michael Romano continues to do his best to demagogue the issue of appeals court legislation.
CLARKSBURG -- Ever notice that the more folks have, the harder it is for them to recognize how good they have it. Like rich folks who seem to have everything, they whine and stomp their feet until their own delusional view of the world comes crashing down on them.
Heath CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is calling a recently filed lawsuit regarding an injury at a Kanawha County McDonald's questionable and is saying the judge should closely consider his options.
McGraw CHARLESTON –- Attorney General Darrell McGraw's YouTube video promoting his Consumer Protection Division will have its official release on April 15.
McGraw CHARLESTON – An online video from Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office misses the mark with at least one local public relations professional.
McGraw CHARLESTON – An online video produced by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is drawing attention, but not necessarily from its target audience yet.
Romano CHARLESTON – As with most matters in politics, there are mixed reviews on the just-completed state legislative session and what lawmakers accomplished.
Thompson CHARLESTON -- A chorus of critics are singing the blues that a bill to create an intermediate appellate court isn't gaining traction in the House of Delegates.