News from March 2012
Hughes' 'brilliant plan' for a satellite office in the eastern Panhandle
One thing you can say about State Attorney General Darrell McGraw: He's persistent.
Loughry open to looking at recusal rules
Loughry CHARLESTON – A Republican candidate for state Supreme Court says he's open to reviewing the state Supreme Court's recusal rules.
19 attorneys suspended for unpaid Bar dues
CHARLESTON – The state Bar has suspended 19 attorneys for failing to pay their annual dues.
Summers Co. attorney refiles breach suit against McGraw
CHARLESTON – A Summers County attorney is again alleging the state Attorney General's Office used bait-and-switch tactics in offering her a job.
Wood attorney files breach suit against fellow lawyer
Ahlborn PARKERSBURG – A Wood County attorney is alleging another attorney for whom she worked for three years stiffed her for nearly $50,000 resulting in her finding employment elsewhere.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
March 9
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
March 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
March 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
March 26
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
March 5
CIVIL FILINGS: Lincoln County
Feb. 10
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
March 15
PERSONNEL FILE: Lambert named Steptoe & Johnson Director of Operations
Lambert BRIDGEPORT -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Frank R. Lambert has joined the firm as Director of Operations.
Caperton-Massey saga
CHARLESTON -- The Caperton-Massey saga began in 1998 when Harman Mining President Hugh Caperton sued A.T. Massey Coal alleging Massey canceled a contract, resulting in the company going out of business. In 2002, a Boone Circuit Court jury ruled for Caperton and awarded him $50 million.
Chafin's recusal plan draws criticism
Chafin CHARLESTON – One state Supreme Court candidate's plan to revise the rules for justice recusal already seems to have its critics on the Court.
Judge denies motion to dismiss suit by former Massey investors
Berger BECKLEY - A federal judge this week denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by former Massey Energy shareholders.
AG's Martinsburg office to open soon
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has announced the opening of a new Martinsburg consumer protection office in April.
Raleigh Co. Judicial Center to open Tuesday
BECKLEY -– Raleigh County judicial officers, Supreme Court justices, and state and county elected officials will celebrate the opening of the Raleigh County Judicial Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Tuesday, April 3, at the Judicial Center, 222 Main Street, Beckley.
Kanawha Magistrate Court to add new courtroom, extra courtroom week
Kanawha County Public Defender George Castelle speaks Monday during the ceremony announcing the new courtroom and extra courtroom week in Circuit Judge Duke Bloom's chambers. (Photo by Kyla Asbury) CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Magistrate Court is planning to add a new courtroom to help with the amount of cases the county has.
Family farm dispute lands in Lincoln Co. court
HAMLIN -- A matter of who is entitled to hay, tools and equipment on family property is before Lincoln Circuit Court Judge Jay M. Hoke.