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Recent News About West Virginia Univ
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West Virginia’s backyard brawl for prosperity
Together, we can make West Virginia a place where economic opportunity thrives, communities are safe and drug-free, and our children are equipped for success in the 21st century. -
Kanawha County Commission appoints Rusnak as interim prosecuting attorney
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Commission has appointed Debra Rusnak as interim prosecuting attorney in the wake of Chuck Miller’s retirement. -
NCAA, states reach settlement in Transfer Eligibility Rule case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says a proposed consent judgment has been submitted in a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenged its Transfer Eligibility Rule to permanently bar the organization from enforcing the rule. -
Douglas honored for work on peanut butter espionage case
CHARLESTON — Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia Jarod Douglas was presented an award for his work on the peanut butter espionage case. -
Congratulations to the Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Lawyers and Leaders Class of 2023, which includes Bowles Rice partner Ellen Maxwell-Hoffman and firm alumna Chief Justice Beth Walker. -
AI offers advantages for civil litigators, but potential downsides too, West Virginia experts say
The use of artificial intelligence in the legal profession might generate more civil lawsuits, but it also has the ability to help potential defendants reduce their exposure to expensive litigation, according to West Virginia University law professors. -
Man says CAMC surgeon left his hand permanently damaged
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says a CAMC surgeon left the husband’s hand permanently damaged. -
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard arguments
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard arguments at West Virginia University College of Law, March 22, 2023, as part of the LAWS Program -
Professor accuses WVU of discrimination based on national origin, religion
CLARKSBURG – An Italian-born West Virginia University professor says he was subjected to discrimination based on his heritage and religion. -
WVU Medical employees sue after ransomware attack caused improper payroll payments
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing West Virginia University Medical Corporation alleging they violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Former state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher dies
CHARLESTON – Retired state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher has died. Starcher, who also was a former Monongalia Circuit Court Judge, died December 24. He was 80. -
Assistant U.S. Attorney recognized by FBI for his work
CLARKSBURG — U.S. Attorney Jarod J. Douglas was recognized during an awards ceremony for his investigations and community service by the Northern District of West Virginia and by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. -
The red tape impeding the health care services West Virginians need most
West Virginia has the highest prevalence of heart attacks, lung cancer, and drug overdose deaths of any state. However, red tape in the form of “certificate of need” (CON) laws and regulations obstruct the provision of health care services to treat these ailments. -
Attorney General Morrisey and Defenders of the Save Women’s Sports Law Celebrate Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Attorney General Morrisey and Defenders of the Save Women’s Sports Law Celebrate Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX. -
Woman sues West Virginia University Hospitals alleging wrongful termination
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals and Reynolds Memorial Hospital claiming she was wrongfully terminated from her employment. -
Judge remands Ironworkers Local pay case back to Ohio County court
WHEELING – A case alleging two members of an Ironworkers local who say they haven’t receive all of the pay promised to them has been remanded back to state court. -
Lynn Kessler promoted to production specialist at TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC
TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC is thrilled to announce the promotion of Lynn Kessler to Content Production Specialist. -
Gilmore Codispoti named new Logan Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON – Kelly Gilmore Codispoti has been appointed to serve as a circuit judge in Logan County. -
Misdiagnoses by CAMC staff led to man's death, widow claims
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Kanawha County man says misdiagnoses by several CAMC staffers over 18 months led to his death. -
Justice Bunn Takes Office, Investiture Scheduled May 12
Justice Bunn Takes Office, Investiture Scheduled May 12.