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Auto workers union endorses Davis for W.Va. SC
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The United Auto Workers West Virginia Community Action Program and United Auto Workers Local Union 1590 announced they again have endorsed Robin Davis for re-election to the West Virginia Supreme Court.
W.Va. SC candidate's recusal plan draws criticism
Chafin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - One West Virginia Supreme Court candidate's plan to revise the rules for justice recusal already seems to have its critics on the Court.
W.Va. SC candidate proposes changes to judicial recusal rules
Chafin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - One West Virginia Supreme Court candidate has introduced a proposal to change the rules of recusal for sitting Justices.
Unions like Chafin for W.Va. SC justice
Chafin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Tish Chafin has received the endorsements of several labor unions in her campaign for West Virginia Supreme Court justice.
W.Va. candidate wants state to join contraception challenge
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney is calling for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and state Attorney General Darrell McGraw to join a lawsuit against the Obama administration's contraception rule.
Opponent says it's time for W.Va. AG to go
Morrisey CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Patrick Morrisey says that after 32 years of public service, it's time to send Darrell McGraw packing.
W.Va. SC seeks comment on business court
Thompson CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court is seeking public comment on proposed rules for a Business Court in the state.
W.Va. deputy AG says she has right to defend office
Hughes CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia's chief deputy attorney general has responded to criticisms that she made comments about her boss's Republican opponent in this fall's general election.
Challenger says W.Va. AG been in office 'too long'
Morrisey CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Republican who has filed to run for Attorney General against Darrell McGraw says he intends to take a fresh look at the role of the office.
D.C. attorney files to run for AG in W.Va.
Morrisey CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - An attorney with a history in health care matters has filed to run for West Virginia Attorney General against incumbent Democrat Darrell McGraw.
AIG wants judge to toss $58M verdict
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Chartis and AIG plan to ask a Harrison County, W.Va., judge to toss a $58 million jury verdict from earlier this month involving a leaking tank at a gas station.
Half say it's time for W.Va. AG to go, survey says
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Nearly half of registered voters surveyed think it's time for someone other than Darrell McGraw to be West Virginia's attorney general.
Alpha to pay $210M for UBB disaster
Goodwin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Justice Department on Tuesday announced an agreement with Alpha Natural Resources totaling nearly $210 million in payments connected to the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster.
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."