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Kanawha judge continues Valentine's Day wedding tradition for another year
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers is continuing the late Judge Charlie King's Valentine's Day weddings tradition for a second year in honor of the King of Hearts himself.
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Law firm sues individual over fake Google review
WINFIELD — Klein & Sheridan is suing a person who left an alleged false Google review.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney recognized by FBI for his work
CLARKSBURG — U.S. Attorney Jarod J. Douglas was recognized during an awards ceremony for his investigations and community service by the Northern District of West Virginia and by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Law firm says companies owned by Justice owe more than $8.5 million
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm seeks an order confirming a modified final award of arbitration of more than $8.5 million against three companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice.
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Man says lawyer, firm never deposited two $100,000 checks in child's trust fund
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County man says a Huntington law firm never deposited two $100,000 checks meant to go to a minor’s trust fund.
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Retiring judge dismisses complaint regarding sale of home
MORGANTOWN – Three days after a retiring Monongalia Circuit Court judge and his wife sued a California man who they reneged on a real estate contract, the case was dismissed.
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Retiring judge, wife sue California man after home sale falls through
MORGANTOWN – A retiring Monongalia Circuit Court judge and his wife are suing a California man who they reneged on a real estate contract.
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Two attorneys accuse law firm of not fully paying them
HUNTINGTON – Two attorneys have filed wage and payment lawsuits against a Huntington law firm.
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Hummel receives public admonishment from state Judicial Investigation Commission
CHARLESTON – The circuit court judge who pulled out a gun during a hearing has been publicly admonished by the state Judicial Investigation Commission.
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Attorney says she's relieved judge who displayed gun in court resigned
CHARLESTON – The attorney who says a circuit court judge pulled a gun out during a hearing says she is relieved he has resigned.
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Hummel, circuit judge who displayed gun during hearing, resigns
CHARLESTON – A northern panhandle circuit judge who was the center of controversy earlier this year after displaying a gun while addressing defense attorneys during a hearing has resigned.
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Man answers judge's Fourth Circuit appeal: 'Standing up for my rights'
RICHMOND, Virginia – A Raleigh County man is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court ruling saying a family court is not entitled to judicial immunity after she stopped a court hearing to search his home without a warrant.
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WV attorneys 'Get the Scoop on Mission WV' at Capstone Event
The WV State Bar Board of Governors (BOG) and Young Lawyers Section (YLS) will host “Get the Scoop on Mission WV” with special guests from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals at Capitol Market in Charleston on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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WV State Bar joint service project supports Mission WV programs
The West Virginia (WV) State Bar Board of Governors (BOG) and Young Lawyers Section are spearheading a joint service project to raise funds for Mission WV’s emergency fund.
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Law firm blames neighboring gentleman's club for water damage
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm has sued the neighboring gentleman’s club for damages caused by a water leak that affected some sensitive business documents.
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Former Trump adviser accuses attorney of contempt in trust case
WHEELING — A petition for contempt has been filed in Ohio Circuit Court regarding a former adviser to President Donald Trump.
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Man accuses Charleston attorney of not filing civil lawsuit in timely manner
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has been accused of negligently handling a case by not filing a civil complaint before the statute of limitations expired.
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Video shows circuit judge displaying gun during court hearing
CHARLESTON – Video from a March hearing shows a circuit judge briefly displaying his gun while addressing defense attorneys in an EQT royalties case.
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Family judge agrees to suspension, probation for poor treatment of litigants, court staff
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Disciplinary Counsel has reached an agreement with a family court judge it found to be disrespectful to people in his courtroom.
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Law firm to give away school supplies, backpacks for students
CHARLESTON — For attorney Brooks West, giving back to the community is something he cares deeply about, which is why his law firm is giving away backpacks full of school supplies to children on Thursday.