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W.Va. Democrats Call For Justice Ethics Investigation

Following claims that Sen. Jim Justice told debtors he had influence over state court judges in West Virginia, the state Democratic Party is calling for an ethics investigation.

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Judge Sets Hearing In Contentious Fight Over Greenbrier Resort

A federal judge will hear evidence in May on whether to give a neutral third party control of the Greenbrier Resort or hold off until another suit in state court is resolved.

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Appeals Court Affirms Union Carbide Clean Water Fine

In a 14-page unpublished opinion, a three-judge panel affirmed the U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr.’s decision to fine Union Carbide $200,000 for violating the Clean Water Act.

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Federal Shutdown Slams Brakes On Black Lung Lawsuit

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charleston has asked U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to hold Wiley v Kennedy in abeyance for 14 days.

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