News from June 2009
Court won't hear wind farm case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court will let stand a state Public Service Commission decision to allow the construction of a 65-turbine wind farm in Barbour and Randolph counties.
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Peirce can't hide behind privilege, judge rules
Peirce WHEELING – U.S. Magistrate Judge James Seibert won't let Pittsburgh attorney Robert Peirce hide from CSX Transportation behind attorney client privilege.
Constitution Party wins constitutional fight
Jezioro ELKINS – In a constitutional triumph for the Constitution Party, U.S. District Judge John Bailey ruled that citizens can circulate petitions on West Virginia public lands.
Va. Tech student newspaper sues State Police over records
CHARLESTON -- A student newspaper at Virginia Tech is asking a judge to enforce a Freedom of Information Act request it filed with the West Virginia State Police for records related to a long-missing student.
THEIR VIEW: Sotomayor, life experiences and judges
MORGANTOWN -- A few of my lawyer friends have told me, only half-jokingly, that they prefer to argue before a judge who is fair ... unless, of course, they can have a judge who favors their point of view.
Parents say Danville officer wrongly arrested son
CHARLESTON – The parents of a juvenile have filed suit against Danville and one of its police officers, saying their son was mistakenly identified and wrongfully arrested as he was jogging down the street.
Federal judge tosses case against Dunbar
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a developer targeting the city of Dunbar and one specific member of the city's council.
Monongalia to get third circuit judge
Clawges CHARLESTON – Monongalia County soon will have a third circuit judge.