Ringer CHARLESTON -- In April, "The Law Works" discusses how legislation evolves, the jury selection process, employee performance evaluations, and whether the practice of law is a profession or a trade.
Murphy CHARLESTON -- For the first time, Best Lawyers, a respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has selected "Lawyers of the Year" for 2009 in West Virginia. Of the four attorneys so recognized, two are partners with the law firm of Bowles Rice.
Clifford CHARLESTON –- J.R. Clifford belongs on a postal stamp because, 111 years ago, he carved into West Virginia law the right of full education for descendants of slaves.
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders must convince the U.S. Department of Justice that they can prevent racial discrimination in juvenile justice or they will lose a portion of their federal funds.
BECKLEY -- I get so tired of hearing how unfair our judicial system is here in West Virginia! I have made up my mind that you can not give businesses or the Republican Party enough reform to make them happy.
West Virginia University is celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin with DarwinFest, a series of talks and presentations examining the naturalist's work. The events run from February through early April. MORGANTOWN -- The legal issues surrounding the teaching of intelligent design in public schools will be the topic of a talk Feb. 9 at West Virginia University.
MORGANTOWN -- The ascension of new American leadership always leads to a sense of change and the expectation that a new administration will initiate solid solutions to the most pressing problems that confront the nation.
McCoy CHARLESTON –- Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso has announced that Kate McCoy has joined the firm as its Director of Marketing and Client Relations and will work from the firm's Charleston office.
CHARLESTON -- Just weeks before Christmas, retiring Justice Larry Starcher was made a "Distinguished West Virginian," presumably because, in the words of the award, he has "brought positive attention to our state."