News from 2011
Report targets McGraw's hiring practices
McGraw NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -– West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's hiring practices are targeted in a new report by the Manhattan Institute.
Mason, Putnam counties file redistricting suit
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Mason and Putnam counties, in a lawsuit filed in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week, say the state Legislature failed to consider "the community interests of the people" in approving a House of Delegates redistricting plan.
Kanawha judge reduces jury award in nursing home case
Glasser CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has entered a judgment order in a case against HCR Manorcare, reducing a portion of the $91.5 million jury award.
Davis, Moats to hold seven truancy meetings in next two weeks
Davis CHARLESTON -– Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and Nineteenth Circuit Judge Alan Moats will hold seven regional meetings on truancy in the next two weeks.
Access to Justice Commission to hold public forum hearing Nov. 1 in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN -– The West Virginia Access to Justice Commission will hold the fifth of six public forums to discuss access to justice barriers in West Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Morgantown.
Sorority pledge suffers from Sigmatization
In the classic movie "Casablanca," Claude Rains plays Captain Renault, a corrupt Vichy police officer who must find a pretext for shutting down Rick's Cafe Americain.
Law professor says committee will approve Thacker
Thacker WASHINGTON -- A University of Richmond law school professor says it's not surprising that West Virginia attorney Stephanie Thacker's nomination to a federal appeals court was held over Thursday.
Judge dialed wrong number in call case, Justices say
CHARLESTON – A Pocahontas County judge improperly dismissed a case after an Ohio lawyer failed to connect to two telephone hearings, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Ky. woman chases Mothman event after injuries
POINT PLEASANT – A Kentucky woman's fall at an event showcasing one of the state's most famous extraterrestrial creatures has resulted in a lawsuit against its co-hosts.
Suit accuses Albright Jr. again of mishandling estate case
PARKERSBURG – A suspended Wood County attorney is again in legal trouble over his failure to timely settle an estate.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Oct. 13
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Sept. 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Sept. 27
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Oct. 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Sept. 14
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Sept. 23
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
Sept. 7
CIVIL FILINGS: Harrison County
Sept. 8