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W.Va. SC rules for insurer in suit over car's pumpkin damage
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling Thursday, sided with an automobile insurer in a lawsuit brought by a driver who argued that the damage to his car was the result of Halloween hijinks and should've been covered. -
W.Va. SC: Circuit court right not to remove juror
McHugh CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a motion for a new trial in a lawsuit brought over a man's electrocution. -
Braxton attorney accused of lacking urgency in filing appeals
CHARLESTON – A Braxton County attorney faces disciplinary charges he failed to timely file appeals of two domestic-related cases to the state Supreme Court. -
Kanawha Court remembers attorneys, judges in May opening ceremony
Jaclyn Maynard spoke about her late husband Adam Maynard during a ceremony May 14 at the Kanawha County Courthouse. (Photos by Kyla Asbury) CHARLESTON -- Twelve attorneys and judges who have passed away during the last year were memorialized at the opening day of the May term of court in Kanawha County on May 14. -
W.Va. high court upholds pay increase for region's DOH workers
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, affirmed a circuit court order upholding a wage increase for Division of Highways employees in the state's Eastern Panhandle. -
Former client accuses Charleston attorney of fraud, legal malpractice
DiPiero CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is accused of encouraging a client to commit fraud after he missed the deadline to file her personal injury suit against a national restaurant chain. -
Morrisey spreading his message across state
Morrisey CHARLESTON – For his first foray into campaigning, Patrick Morrisey is leaving no stone unturned. -
Dems in SC race rack up more cash heading into Tuesday's primary
Davis CHARLESTON - The Democratic candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals are leading the pack in contributions going into Tuesday's primary. -
Beane loves life on campaign trail
Beane PARKERSBURG – Running a statewide campaign in West Virginia can be a grueling ordeal, but state Supreme Court candidate J.D. Beane says he has loved the experience. -
Yoder campaign trail detoured by recovery
HARPERS FERRY – John Yoder knew he'd be on the campaign trail this spring, but he didn't expect to be on the road to recovery as well. -
Rowe building on work from '04 campaign
Rowe LEWISBURG – In some ways, Judge Jim Rowe kicked off his current campaign for state Supreme Court eight years ago. -
St. Albans attorney facing suspension for neglecting clients' cases
Phalen CHARLESTON – A St. Albans attorney faces suspension of his license after agreeing he failed to communicate with, and diligently represent nine clients in their respective domestic cases. -
Talking with the Justices on 'The Law Works'
CHARLESTON -- Beginning April 19, "The Law Works" will present a series of programs featuring discussions with individual members of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Democratic candidates for W.Va. SC leading in campaign contributions
Davis CHARLESTON - Four Democrats vying for a seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals are leading in the race for money, according to recent campaign finance reports. -
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. -
Morrisey proposes ethics overhaul
CHARLESTON –- Patrick Morrisey, the Republican candidate for state Attorney General, has released an 11-point ethics reform plan. -
Davis endorsed by UAW groups
Davis CHARLESTON – The United Auto Workers West Virginia Community Action Program and United Auto Workers Local Union 1590 announced they again have endorsed Robin Davis for re-election to the state Supreme Court. -
W.Va. SC says DEP employee's job should be reinstated
McHugh CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled last month that a woman's job at a state agency should be reinstated. -
W.Va. SC: Strip mall tenant doesn't owe indemnity to owners
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled last month that a strip mall tenant does not owe indemnity to the mall's owners, pursuant to their lease agreement, in a case over an employee's injuries. -
McGraw says service is 'his calling'
"We were taught that our obligation to our existence is service," Darrell McGraw said. "This is my calling. My goal is to improve where we are in society.