News from February 2012
W.Va. SC: Deem's name must be removed from ballot
Deem CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a brief, three-page order Wednesday, ruled that a state lawmaker's election opponent must be removed from the May primary ballot.
THEIR VIEW: The critical Supreme Court race of 2012
CHARLESTON -- Quick. Name any of the candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court this year. For that matter, name just one of the five members of the state Supreme Court. Couldn't do it? You're not alone.
Judge: FDA's new cigarette warnings violate First Amendment
Leon WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Graphic warning labels imposed by the federal government on tobacco products violate the First Amendment, a federal court in Washington, D.C., has ruled.
Free tax prep assistance offered by State Law Library
CHARLESTON -– The State Law Library, in cooperation with the Central West Virginia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, is offering free income tax preparation assistance for low- to middle income taxpayers earning under $49,000.
W.Va. SC hears arguments in Deem candidacy case
Boley CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard arguments in a case in which a state lawmaker is asking the Court to remove an election opponent from the May primary ballot.
THEIR VIEW: It's time to do more about meth
CHARLESTON -- Methamphetamine is a growing problem in West Virginia and is wrecking lives and adding to health care costs.
Supreme Court candidates discuss issues at forum
Palmer CHARLESTON – Six of the candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals discussed issues regarding the Court and the race at a forum.
Nelson Mullins attorneys get dogs released from shelter
Attorneys Randy Saunders, left, and Taylor Hood helped save Sophia and Rose from euthanization. (Courtesy photos) HUNTINGTON – Two Nelson Mullins attorneys worked to get two golden retrievers released from the Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter after a volunteer sought their legal help.
WVU student says another student attacked him while he was sleeping
MORGANTOWN -- A WVU student is suing another student he says attacked him while he was asleep.
Nicholas Co. couple blames DJM Builders for injuries
MORGANTOWN -- A Nicholas County couple is suing DJM Builders after injuries were sustained from a construction project.
Couple sues Carpenter Reclamation for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing Carpenter Reclamation for injuries sustained at work.
Wood Co. couple sues Chrysler for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Wood County couple is suing Chrysler Group after they claim a vehicle they purchased was defective.
Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home accused of wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston funeral home has been accused of wrongful discharge.
W.Va. high court denies petition to remove Helmick from race
Helmick CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Monday denied a former state agriculture department official's petition requesting that a state senator be removed from the race for Agriculture Commissioner.
W.Va. SC to hear case over lawmaker's election opponent
Boley CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals this week will hear a case in which a state lawmaker is asking the Court to remove her primary election opponent from the May primary ballot.
W.Va. high court lowers budget request
Canterbury CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, citing the health of the state's Judicial Retirement System, is lowering its budget appropriation request by more than $2 million.
Ohio man says Cabell deputy used excessive force
HUNTINGTON -- A South Point, Ohio, man is suing the Cabell County Commission after he claims a Cabell County Sheriff's Deputy used excessive force on him.
State Ethics Panel sues former Dunbar mayor for unpaid ethics fines
CHARLESTON -- The State of West Virginia Ethics Commission is suing the former Dunbar mayor for failure to pay more than $25,000 in ethics fines.
Woman beaten, robbed at Charleston Town Center sues mall for attack
CHARLESTON -- A woman who was beaten and robbed in Charleston Town Center's parking garage is suing the mall after she claims a security guard admitted to noticing two men loitering prior to the attack on her.
Salon sues former employee for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON -- Picasso Salon & Day Spa is suing a former employee for breaching her contract with the salon.