News from March 2012
AFL-CIO COPE and UMWA endorse Chafin for Supreme Court
Chafin CHARLESTON -– The AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) and United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) have endorsed Tish Chafin for in her campaign for state Supreme Court.
WVU College of Law to host naturalization ceremony March 9
MORGANTOWN -- The West Virginia University College of Law will host the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' naturalization ceremony March 9.
PERSONNEL FILE: Reed joins Steptoe & Johnson
Reed LEXINGTON, Ky. -– Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to welcome Henry M. Reed III, Of Counsel, to the firm.
W.Va. SC: Lower court erred in case over fence injury
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last month said a lower court erred in ruling that insurance coverage claims existed for a woman whose daughter injured herself while playing near a State-owned tree nursery.
Woman sues Mountain State University for accreditation issues
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing Mountain State University after she claims the university failed to inform her about losing its full accreditation status.
Former employee sues Gentiva for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee says she was terminated from her employment because she reported fraudulent Medicare billing practices.
Ohio woman sues after nightclub shooting
HUNTINGTON -- An Ohio woman is suing Dave Flowers, Inc., for injuries she sustained from a shooting.
Improving the quality of life by ignoring meddling naysayers
Life is fatal. Not one of us will get out alive. All things being equal, however, most of us prefer long lives to short ones and naturally associate longevity with healthy living.
McGraw talks about mortgage settlement on 'The Law Works'
McGraw CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw admitted Thursday a $25 billion settlement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers is not perfect, but said it will help many struggling state homeowners.
Judge says Helmick's name can stay on ballot
Helmick CHARLESTON - Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Louis "Duke" Bloom ruled Thursday that state Sen. Walt Helmick, a candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, can remain on the ballot.
W.Va. SC extends Apex rule to high-ranking corporate officials
Workman CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last week granted an insurer's writ seeking prohibition of a circuit court's order requiring its CEO to submit to depositions.
Law professor: Groh could be confirmed next week
Groh WASHINGTON - One legal observer says Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina Groh's nomination to a federal court could be confirmed as early as next week.
Morrisey says it's time for McGraw to go
Patrick Morrisey speaks during his introductory press conference Feb. 16 at the state Capitol. (Photo by Chris Dickerson) CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey says that after 32 years of public service, it's time to send Darrell McGraw packing.
Gilmer sheriff running for magistrate with dubious educational background
Metz GLENVILLE – Despite having questionable educational qualifications, a candidate for magistrate in Gilmer County is on this May's primary election ballot.
Court orders suspension of N.Y. attorney's license
CHARLESTON - A New York attorney suspended following his conviction for allowing a felon to sell insurance will also not be allowed to practice law in West Virginia.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Feb. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
Feb. 22
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Feb. 23
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
Feb. 15
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
Feb. 23