News from March 2006
McGraw attacks 'Sunshine Act' ads
AG Darrell McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is speaking out about advertisements calling for support for legislation that would require his office to bid out to contract private lawyers.
Talk of another law school sparks discussion
Stephen J. Kopp CHARLESTON – Talk of a possible law school at Marshall University has set off a litany of supporters and opponents to the idea.
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WVU biometrics program featured in guide to unique college programs
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University 's biometric systems major, the only one of its kind in the nation, is featured in a recently published guidebook to interesting, lucrative and cutting-edge college majors unknown to many.
Second phase of WVU Research Park development to begin this spring
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University and R.E. Michel Co. have agreed to a property exchange that will clear the way for the next phase of development at the University's Research Park off Route 705, WVU officials announced last week.
Nominations Sought For Governor's Service Awards
CHARLESTON - Nominations are being sought for the 2006 Governor's Service Awards for extraordinary service, sponsored by the Governor's Office and the West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service.
NPR transcripts: Silicosis Ruling Could Revamp Legal Landscape
One of National Public Radio's premier programs, "All Things Considered," recently aired a critical examination of the outbreak of silicosis litigation in the U.S.
Harron and son take the 5th in congressional hearing
Dr. Ray Harron After a medical expert and law professor tore apart the validity of national asbestos and silicosis litigation before a congressional committee Wednesday, doctors responsible for diagnosing nearly 10,000 disputed claims chose to remain silent.
Landlord, Huntington being sued over freak death
WAYNE - The daughter of a man who was killed by a faulty window frame is suing the landlord of the building and the City of Huntington.
Couple sues Diocese, golf cart driver after incident
WHEELING - A couple is suing the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston after being struck by a golf cart at a couples' retreat.
Ohio woman sues Huntington after slipping on rotten apple
HUNTINGTON - An Ohio woman is suing the city of Huntington after she slipped on a rotten apple and fell to the ground in a city parking garage.
Morgantown man says unknown person tried to kill him
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County man claims someone assaulted and tried to kill him.
Two Summers women sue Whittaker
Jack Whittaker BECKLEY – Two Summers County women accuse Powerball winner Jack Whittaker of assault and battery, groping them, threatening to kill one of their friends and illegally firing a gun.