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W.Va. gubernatorial candidates talk legal reform
Maloney CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Republican candidate for governor says West Virginia's courts and legal system are "in urgent need of repair," but acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says he has worked hard to improve the state's legal climate and attract business to the state.
McGraw running for sixth term
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is running for a sixth term.
McGraw online video drawing heat
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. - An online video produced by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is drawing attention, but not necessarily from its target audience yet.
W.Va. congressman joins Civil Justice Caucus
Rahall WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall has joined the bipartisan Congressional Civil Justice Caucus.
Critics say W.Va. House impeding intermediate court bill
Thompson CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- A chorus of critics are singing the blues that a bill to create an intermediate appellate court isn't gaining traction in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Business court recommended in West Virginia
Workman CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A committee has recommended that the West Virginia Supreme Court create a business court.
McGraw seems ready to run in '12
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - It seems West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw will be on the ballot again in 2012.
W.Va. AG says 2012 funds can't be used in 2011 special election
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office says gubernatorial candidates who raised campaign money for committees for the 2012 election can't use those funds for this year's special election.
GOP boss rips W.Va. AG, radio ads
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party is calling out state Attorney General Darrell McGraw for radio ads that he says are a "shameful waste of money at taxpayer expense."
W.Va. AG files suit against DirectBuy
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed a suit against DirectBuy over its high-pressure sales practices.
Lawsuit filed against Rich Rod days before bowl loss
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Weirton, W.Va. attorney is suing former West Virginia University and newly fired Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez over problems with the purchase of the coach's Morgantown home.
Hellhole report draws varied reactions in West Virginia
Romano CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Reaction to West Virginia's being placed again on the Judicial Hellholes list drew varied but expected responses from those state court watchers.
McHugh retains seat on W.Va. Supreme Court
McHugh CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court will remain unchanged for two more years.
W.Va. chief justice not sure which office to seek
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Robin Jean Davis said she will be on the ballot for the 2012 election.
Revised W.Va. appellate rules begin Dec. 1
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- The state Supreme Court's Revised Rules of Appellate Procedure are ready and will go into effect Dec. 1.
W.Va. judge will hear claim of insurance discrimination, Justices say
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia's human rights act prohibits discrimination in settlement of insurance claims, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
W.Va. leaders react to revised appellate rules
Chief Justice Robin Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Reaction to the West Virginia Supreme Court's revised rules for appellate procedure is rolling in.
Supreme Court to release revised appellate rules Monday
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - After months of work, the West Virginia Supreme Court is ready to release its Revised Rules of Appellate Procedure on May 17.
W.Va. appellate court, right of appeal bill dies in committee
Kessler CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- A state Senate bill that would have created an intermediate appellate court and a guaranteed right of appeal has died in committee.
Order makes W.Va. asbestos trust dealings more open
Wilson CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- An order filed Wednesday will ensure asbestos plaintiffs don't get paid twice for the same alleged injuries.