West Virginia University College of Law
Recent News About West Virginia University College of Law
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State Supreme Court cancels annual trip to WVU
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court of Appeals has decided to cancel its annual spring trip to the West Virginia University College of Law. -
WVU soon will offer legal forensics degree
MORGANTOWN – The complexity of modern white-collar crime has pointed up the need for an advanced forensics law degree that will be offered at West Virginia University beginning this summer, the director of WVU's Master of Law program said during a recent interview. -
State Supreme Court to hear cases at WVU law school
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in two cases later this month at the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown. The justices will hear arguments beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 in the Marlyn E. Lugar Courtroom. The doors will open at 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, and it also will be webcast on the West Virginia Judiciary website. -
Huntington attorney helps students fund college education through Marshall scholarship
HUNTINGTON – Huntington attorney Marc Williams says funding a renewable scholarship for students at Marshall University is his way of giving back to a school that gave him such a great start. -
Kay Casto & Chaney adds three attorneys to new Martinsburg office
MARTINSBURG — Kay Casto & Chaney is opening the firm's next chapter in its 95-year history with a new office in Martinsburg. -
UN investigator meets with WVU professors to discuss poverty issues as part of U.S. tour
MORGANTOWN – A United Nations investigator recently met with West Virginia University law school professors to hear about issues related to poverty and a variety of related topics. -
Steptoe & Johnson attorney credits West Virginia roots for environmental law recognition
CHARLESTON – Steptoe & Johnson attorney Kathy G. Beckett was recognized recently for her reputation in environmental law by being named a fellow of The American College of Environmental Lawyers, according to a statement released by the firm. -
Partners: West Virginia Innocence Project gift helps law students, state
MORGANTOWN – Bill Frame and Wesley Metheney of Wilson, Frame & Metheney in Morgantown said their firm’s $100,000 gift to West Virginia University College of Law’s West Virginia Innocence Project was made in an effort “to contribute to the WV College of Law in a manner that would provide direct and immediate educational support to law students and at the same time be part of a greater good to West Virginia.” -
Charleston attorney named to W.Va. State Board of Governors
INSTITUTE – Katherine L. “Kitty” Dooley, a Charleston attorney and newly appointed member of the West Virginia State University Board of Governors, is glad she came back to her home state despite plans upon embarking on service an officer in the U.S. Army “to leave West Virginia in the rear view mirror of (her) life.” -
Retired Marion Circuit Judge Fox dies at 79
CHARLESTON – Retired Marion County Circuit Judge Fred L. Fox II has died. He was 79. -
Thomas V. Flaherty honored with scholarship endowment at WVU
MORGANTOWN – Charleston attorney Thomas V. Flaherty has been honored for his contributions with a scholarship in his name at the West Virginia University College of Law. -
Oxford England law professor to speak at West Virginia University College of Law lecture
MORGANTOWN – The late C. Edwin Baker was a leader in constitutional and communication law as well as free speech, which is why the West Virginia University College of Law continues his legacy in a lectures series. -
WVU Law grad Kimberly Reed appointed to Export-Import bank office
WASHINGTON – Kimberly A. Reed, a 1996 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, credits her West Virginia upbringing as a driving force on the path that has led to her appointment as first vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. -
Perrone honored as Lawyer & Leader for 2017
CHARLESTON – Bruce Perrone, Legal Aid of West Virginia advocacy support counsel, has been honored with a 2017 Lawyers & Leaders award presented by the West Virginia University College of Law and West Virginia Executive Magazine. -
Charleston attorney honored with Top 100 award
CHARLESTON – Charles R. “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre has been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of 2017 by the National Trial Lawyers. -
Multiple organizations honor Huntington attorney Williams
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington lawyer has been recognized by three organizations this year for continuing to be one of West Virginia's top attorneys. -
Man injured by machine at Service Wire Co. alleges company failed to implement safeguards
HUNTINGTON – A Hurricane man injured in an industrial accident at a Culloden warehouse facility alleges that his employer's failure to equip a machine with safeguards caused his injuries. -
WVU Law student says National Labor Relations Board externship 'wonderful experience'
MORGANTOWN – Two third-year students at the West Virginia University College of Law spent last summer working at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Pittsburgh getting a taste of real-world experiences that should help them in their careers. -
West Virginia legal leaders mourn death of Cleckley
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia legal community is mourning the death of former state Supreme Court Justice Franklin D. Cleckley, who died Aug. 14 at his home in Morgantown. He was 77. -
Bell added to Bandwagon advisory board
CHARLESTON – Bandwagon has added Charleston attorney Harry F. Bell Jr. to its advisory board.