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W.Va. still 'fertile ground' for asbestos cases
Heath CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A recent report by the Mesothelioma Center highlights West Virginia's reputation as "fertile ground for asbestos litigation."
AGs want action taken against Four Loko
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Thirty-six state attorneys general and legal officers are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to take "swift, forceful action" against Phusion Projects for its marketing of Four Loko.
W.Va. photographer told to stop, pay restitution
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Kanawha County judge has ordered a photographer to stop his fashion photography and modeling business.
W.Va. acting governor still OK with appeals court ... at fair price
Tomblin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says an intermediate court of appeals is an "appropriate step" for West Virginia, but one that must be taken with a sound financial foot.
Thacker officially nominated by Obama
Thacker WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama on Thursday officially nominated Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker to fill an opening on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
W.Va. attorney to be nominated for Fourth Circuit opening
Thacker CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker is President Obama's pick to fill an opening on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
W.Va. SC lawyer wants spot on its bench
Loughry CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - An author and law clerk for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is seeking a seat on the bench as an "independent voice."
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.