News from May 2008
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April 11
Additional discrepancies found in Mason attorney's bankruptcy
Musgrave CHARLESTON – A closer examination of a Mason County attorney's bankruptcy petition reveals he may have not only falsified information about lawsuits involving former clients, but also his safekeeping of a settlement awarded to a Mason physician.
Former legislator, others sued over teacher retirement plan
Bell CHARLESTON -- Former West Virginia legislator Ramona Cerra and other prominent persons tricked school employees into changing their retirement plans, according to a suit filed earlier this week.
Cabell County getting new circuit judge; McGraw wins in Wyoming
CHARLESTON - A Cabell County assistant prosecutor will have a new seat in the courtroom move after being elected as the county's newest circuit court judge.
Workman's primary showing impressive, analyst says
Workman CHARLESTON – One local political observer says Margaret Workman should feel especially good about her strong showing in the Democratic primary race for Supreme Court.
Greear ready to take on McGraw
Greear CHARLESTON – After winning his primary election battle, Dan Greear is ready to take on incumbent Darrell McGraw to become state Attorney General.
Women rule and other quick hits on the election
Some quick thoughts after Tuesday's primary election:
Family Court: A shocker in Wood, and nail-biter and blowout in Kanawha
CHARLESTON – In the race for family law judge, Tuesday's election saw one incumbent judge with family clout defeated in Wood County while another incumbent judge in Kanawha County beat two opponents to barely win a second term on the bench.
YOUR LEGAL WRITES: Oh, the places you could go
Typically, law firm retreats are reserved for attorneys and a few higher ranking members of management. But in some larger firms in even larger markets, non-legal administrators are sent away to plan for the year ahead.
Crislip named Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation
Crislip CHARLESTON -- Stephen R. Crislip received the honor of being recognized a Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation at its 10th annual Fellows Dinner on April 24.
Workman, Ketchum top Maynard in Supreme Court battle
Workman CHARLESTON – Former Justice Margaret Workman and Huntington attorney Menis Ketchum earned the two Democratic nods Tuesday for seats on the state Supreme Court, relegating current Chief Justice Spike Maynard to third place.
Maynard info won't be released before primary
Maynard CHARLESTON - A circuit judge on Monday denied The Associated Press' wish to hammer out issues surrounding a denied request for a log of state Supreme Court Chief Justice Spike Maynard's e-mails and phone calls before Tuesday's primary election.
Powerful sprinkler injured woman, suit claims
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County woman has filed a suit against a local greenhouse after she was injured when the force of a water sprinkler knocked her to the ground.
Doctor to blame for mother's problems, suit claims
CHARLESTON - A Logan County woman has filed a medical malpractice suit against the physician who treated her mother, claiming she failed to properly diagnose and treat her.
Raleigh man says he was injured on mine job
CHARLESTON - A Raleigh County man has filed a suit against a mine company after he was injured while operating a supply motor.
Nicholas woman files asbestos suit for late husband
CHARLESTON - A Nicholas County woman has filed an asbestos suit against 50 companies, on behalf of her husband, who died of malignant mesothelioma.