West Virginia University College of Law
Recent News About West Virginia University College of Law
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Charleston attorney named new WVAJ president
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Kristina Thomas Whiteaker has been named the new president of the West Virginia Association for Justice. -
WVSU Board of Governors names two attorneys to serve on board
INSTITUTE — The West Virginia State University Board of Governors recently elected its new chair, vice-chair and secretary, two of which are Charleston attorneys. -
Helping lawyers get help
CHARLESTON – Last year we launched the West Virginia Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being and joined a national movement gaining momentum in response to the irrefutable evidence of mental illness and substance abuse in our profession. -
FITZSIMMONS LAW FIRM: Bob Fitzsimmons Bestowed Honorary Degree From WVU College Of Law
It was a great day to be a Mountaineer as Bob Fitzsimmons was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the West Virginia University College of Law at its recent graduation ceremony. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT: Justice Hutchison Speaks to Defense Lawyers
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following announcement on June 14.Supreme Court Justice John A. -
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Energy Litigator Brian Swiger Joins Bailey & Glasser
Bailey & Glasser LLP is pleased to announce that Brian Swiger has joined the firm as a partner based in the Charleston, West Virginia, office. -
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Welcomes New Associate
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that associate Evan S. Aldridge has joined the firm’s Charleston office. -
Retired longtime Kanawha judge dies
CHARLESTON — Former Kanawha Circuit Judge James "Jim" Stucky has died, according to the Kanawha County Commission. -
After 54 days, Justice appoints Poling as new Raleigh Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Darl W. Poling of Beckley to become Raleigh Circuit Court's newest judge. The opening was created when Justice appointed lifelong friend John Hutchison to the state Supreme Court to fill former Justice Allen Loughry's seat. Retired judge Charles M. Vickers has been filling Hutchison’s seat in Raleigh County. -
Dissent in Sandy Hook decision says Conn. SC misread federal law, victims shouldn't be allowed to sue Remington
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - The Connecticut Supreme Court has said family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre can sue the manufacturer of the Bushmaster rifle used in the assault under a theory the company’s advertising violated the state consumer protection statute. -
Gray looks forward to serving as West Virginia State board member
INSTITUTE — Newly appointed West Virginia State University Board of Governors member Kenneth D. Gray is looking forward to serving on the board and helping the school move forward. -
Justice appoints Scudiere and McLaughlin as circuit judges; Raleigh County position remains vacant
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Debra Scudiere of Morgantown as the new circuit judge in Monongalia County and Debra McLaughlin of Berkeley Springs as the new circuit judge in the 23rd Circuit, which includes Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties. -
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Names 2019 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows
Jackson Kelly has chosen Jill Hall and Sylvia Winston Nichols to be members of the 2019 class of Fellows, participating in a landmark program created by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession. -
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Flaherty Welcomes Two New Associates
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to welcome two new associates to our Clarksburg and Morgantown offices. -
Former Justice Benjamin says Bailey & Wyant is a 'good fit for me and for the firm'
CHARLESTON – Two years after leaving the state Supreme Court, former Justice Brent Benjamin has joined Bailey & Wyant as an Of Counsel member. -
Huntington attorney gives back with WVU scholarship
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington attorney has established a scholarship at West Virginia University College of Law to help ease the burden for a law student from his hometown. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Attorneys to Participate in National Diversity Programs
Bowles Rice is proud to announce that Ashley Hardesty Odell and Steven Hall, both attorneys in the firm’s Morgantown office, have been selected to programs of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Appoints Two to Executive Committee
Bowles Rice partners David A. DeJarnett and Ellen Maxwell-Hoffman have been elected to serve on the law firm’s Executive Committee for four-year terms. -
Newspapers want federal appeals court to unseal data about opioid crisis
CHARLESTON — Two newspaper companies have filed briefs in a federal appellate court in order to obtain information involving the opioid crisis. -
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Ten Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Josh Claybourn, John Huff, Brian Jett, Leah LaFramboise, Christopher Lucas, Rachel Ludwig, Aaron McQueen, Luke Thomas, Sylvia Winston Nichols, and Seth Zirkle to Member, all effective January 1.