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Ann Jacobs delivers lecture on prisoner reentry at WVU Law
MORGANTOWN – Noted criminal justice system critic Ann Jacobs delivered the Charles L. Ihlenfeld Lecture on Public Policy and Ethics Feb. 3 at the West Virginia University College of Law. -
Students' pro bono work wins WVU Law national recognition
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law was recognized by National Jurist Magazine as one of the top schools in the country in terms of community impact. -
Experience WVU Law event deemed a success for prospective students
MORGANTOWN – Nearly 70 prospective students attended the latest installment of West Virginia University College of Law’s twice-yearly Experience WVU Law Day on Jan. 28. -
Charleston attorney Sprague Hazard dies at 71
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who was active in the community has passed away at the age of 71. -
Attorney Salango appointed as Kanawha County Commissioner
CHARLESTON – After almost 90 minutes of questions and answers before the Kanawha County Commission on Feb. 2, Charleston attorney Ben Salango was chosen as former Commissioner Dave Hardy’s replacement until December 2018. -
New Cabell judge wants to open juvenile drug court again
HUNTINGTON – Greg Howard recently was sworn in as a new Cabell Circuit judge, fill the seat vacated by Jane Hustead, who retired Dec. 31. -
WVU Law lecturer brings UN experiences to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN – Internationally known scholar and international criminal law and human rights practitioner Susan Lamb shared her expertise and unique experiences through the C. Edwin Baker Lecture for Liberty, Equality and Democracy at the West Virginia University College of Law on Jan. 30. -
Iraq veteran now serving as governor's top legal adviser
CHARLESTON – Brian Abraham, a West Virginia Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq, has been appointed as general counsel for Gov. Jim Justice. In this role, Abraham will be the governor’s top legal adviser. -
Kaufman hosts mock trials for Kanawha County students
CHARLESTON – Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman hosted mock trials with students from Overbrook Elementary School recently. -
Two WVU Law Clinic clients await word on clemency before end of Obama Administration
MORGANTOWN – While Jan. 20 will bring an end to President Barack Obama’s second term, criminal justice reform advocates are waiting to see if it also brings an end to the federal clemency initiative he launched in 2014. -
UPDATED: State Supreme Court has new interim administrative director
CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has a new administrative director. -
New 5th Circuit judge looks forward to challenges
RIPLEY – The new year has just started, and for the men and women of the 5th Judicial Circuit, that means some new names and faces will be showing up at the court, including incoming Judge Lora Dyer. -
WVU clinic director to serve on governor-elect's policy groups
MORGANTOWN – Professor Katherine Garvey, director of the Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic at the West Virginia University College of Law, has been tapped to serve on one of eight policy group teams formed to assist Governor-Elect Jim Justice’s transition and give recommendations on a wide range of issues. -
Morgantown attorney named to West Virginia's 50 Wonder Women of 2016
MORGANTOWN -- Tammie Alexander, who practices law in Morgantown, has been named one of WV Living's 50 Wonder Women of 2016.. -
WVU law students assist flood victims
MORGANTOWN -- The floods that devastated West Virginia last summer left behind many victims who didn’t understand their legal rights and were duped by dishonest landlords in rent-to-own scams. Students at the West Virginia University College of Law have received hands-on experience trying to help those flood victims understand their legal rights. -
ELIC director: Rent-to-own scams uncovered in wake of flood damage
MORGANTOWN – In the wake of flooding in West Virginia, some families that lost their homes in the devastation are beginning to learn their rent-to-own housing agreements were scams. -
Kingery says 2017 Young Guns 'passionate about West Virginia's potential'
CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl’s Matthew P. Kingery has been recognized as a member of the Young Guns Class of 2017 by West Virginia Executive magazine. -
Judge-elect files lawsuit over ethics charges
CHARLESTON – Nicholas Circuit Court judge-elect Stephen Callaghan has filed a lawsuit asking for a federal judge to dismiss a disciplinary case against him. Callaghan is facing ethics charges for campaign tactics during the May primary, in which he defeated longtime Nicholas Circuit Judge Gary Johnson by just over 200 votes. -
Justice Workman named to West Virginia Living’s Wonder Woman Class of 2016
CHARLESTON – Supreme Court Justice Margaret L. Workman has been honored by West Virginia Living magazine as one of its Wonder Women Class of 2016. -
WVU veterans law clinic to use $10K grant for statewide assistance
MORGANTOWN – A recent $10,000 grant award to the West Virginia University College of Law’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic will aid in its mission to serve the approximately 170,000 veterans in the state, the clinic's director said during a recent interview.