News from January 2012
Morrisey: McGraw in office 'too long'
Morrisey CHARLESTON – The Republican who has filed to run for Attorney General against Darrell McGraw says he intends to take a fresh look at the role of the office.
Law professor doubts Senate will speed up nominations
Tobias RICHMOND, Va. - A University of Richmond law professor says he doubts the U.S. Senate will go along with a plan by President Barack Obama to speed up judicial appointments.
Morrisey files to run for AG
Morrisey CHARLESTON – A Republican attorney from the eastern Panhandle has filed to run for West Virginia Attorney General against Darrell McGraw.
Why go to court for something that's covered by insurance?
So, what's the point of having car insurance? That's the question we ask ourselves every time we hear about another person filing a lawsuit over an automobile accident.
W.Va. man named in Facebook 'clickjacking' suit
McKenna SEATTLE - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and Facebook have announced lawsuits against the co-owners of an ad network that allegedly developed scams and encouraged others to spread spam through various deceptive tactics.
Justices grant new trial over juror's failed disclosure
Ketchum CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Justices granted the city of Wheeling a new trial in an age discrimination case because a juror failed to disclose that she had sued her employer.
Raleigh attorney accused of mishandling Boone woman's estate
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County attorney faces disciplinary charges she failed to diligently settle an estate of a Boone County woman.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Nov. 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Jan. 4
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Jan. 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Jan. 12
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Jan. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
Dec. 30
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Jan. 9
THEIR VIEW: Higher taxes will limit job creation
CHARLESTON -- Our nation and our state are a long way from full economic recovery. It is essential that our leaders in Washington enact sound legislative policies that prioritize economic growth and job creation right here in the United States.
Ketchum lays out goals for Court's next fiscal year
Ketchum CHARLESTON – For the next year, Menis E. Ketchum has two objectives as chief justice of the state Supreme Court –- write opinions and cut the budget.
Landmark Clifford case to discussed Feb. 7
Clifford CHARLESTON -- J. R. Clifford, a trailblazer in many aspects of West Virginia's black history, and his landmark case Williams vs. Board of Education of Tucker County, will be the topic of the next Archives and History after-hours lecture.
Fazio says son defrauded him of restaurant stock
CHARLESTON – Charleston restaurateur Joe Fazio has filed a lawsuit against one of his sons after he claims he defrauded him into signing over 6,000 shares of stock in Joe Fazio's Restaurant.
PERSONNEL FILE: McCuskey files to run for House of Delegates
McCuskey CHARLESTON -– Charleston attorney J.B. McCuskey has filed to be a candidate for the House of Delegates in the 35th District.
Judge wants documents about Harron
Harron WHEELING – Asbestos lawyer Robert Peirce must deliver documents about radiologist Ray Harron to CSX Transportation for the railroad's racketeering and fraud suit, a judge has ruled.