News from April 2007
Flood trial judge tells attorneys to talk to clients after threatening call
BECKLEY – After a woman vented anger at a Raleigh County courthouse secretary, Circuit Judge John Hutchison warned attorneys in four firms to tell their clients that this type of communication was inappropriate.
Members of AG's Citizens Advisory Committee announced
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has announced the names of the members of his newly formed Citizens Advisory Committee.
Berkeley home builder named in another lawsuit
MARTINSBURG - A home building company that has been hit iwth more than 30 lawsuits in the past seven months again is being sued.
This Just In: Kanawha County
March 22
This Just In: Monongalia County
March 27
This Just In: Ohio County
March 27
This Just In: Cabell County
April 2
Citing himself, AG petitions Court to rehear 'wiring' case
Warren McGraw CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw thinks the Supreme Court of Appeals should heed advice he wrote 25 years ago when deciding a drug suspect's appeal.
This Just In: Putnam County
March 6
This Just In: Berkeley County
March 13
This Just In: Jefferson County
March 19
Woman's estate sues Monongalia assisted living facility
MORGANTOWN - The executors of a deceased woman have filed a suit against a Monongalia County assisted living facility, claiming its negligent care caused the woman to die.
Berkeley County woman sues Morgantown hotel after slip and fall
MORGANTOWN - A Berkeley County woman filed a suit against a hotel in Morgantown after she slipped on a sidewalk at the hotel.
Maryland man sues two men he says attacked him
MORGANTOWN - A Maryland resident has filed a suit against two West Virginia men, claiming they attacked and seriously injured him.
Standalone art for 4/9 issue: A grand reopening
The North Entrance of The Greenbrier is in full bloom this spring. The resort reopened April 2, showcasing the extensive renovations that have been underway for the past three months. Story, more photos on Page 8.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- The Greenbrier resort reopened April 2, showcasing the extensive renovations that have been underway for the past three months.
Gambling isn't economic development
McKinney CHARLESTON -- West Virginia lawmakers have wrapped up the 2007 legislative session, and the major piece of legislation emerging from the 60-day session was the bill permitting racetracks to add table games, pending approval by voters of the four counties where the tracks are located.
The life of a defense lawyer
Sprouse CHARLESTON -- Most people don't know Tom Smith. But, if you are at the Capitol or if you are need of a good defense lawyer, you know his name.
Lawsuit venue bill signed into law
Manchin CHARLESTON – A bill aimed at limiting lawsuits filed by out-of-state residents was signed into law, drawing praise and criticism from several groups following the issue.
Chief Justice Davis speaks to State Police Cadets
Davis CHARLESTON -- Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis spoke to the 57th class of State Police cadets during their March 30 graduation ceremony at the University of Charleston.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Law firm blogs post mixed results
Brown Technorati.com claims that at the end of last year, over 57 million blogs were active on the Internet. Marketing experts argue that despite this substantial number, blogging (or "blawging") is a necessary activity in the branding of a law firm's uniqueness.