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Qualified Immunity -- Ask the Attorney's editors got behind during the holidays but we are trying to catch up.  In this edition, Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael Mullins discusses the legal aspects of qualified immunity.  A large portion of Michael's practice is devoted to defending government actors, particularly police officers, in both federal and state courts.  Michael discusses the origins and applications of qualified immunity.  Michael's information can be viewed at: https://www.steptoe-johnson.com/michael.mullins [https://www.steptoe-johnson.com/michael.mullins]

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In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," Rob interviews elder law attorney Brent Van Deysen.  Brent is a Morgantown, WV, attorney who also maintains an office in Charleston, WV.  Brent’s practice focuses on estate planning and elder law.  More information about Brent’s practice and elder planning can be obtained at https://wvelderlaw.com [https://wvelderlaw.com].

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In this edition of Ask the Attorney, Rob Kuenzel interviews TJ & Kim Burch.  Their son, Nolan Burch, a freshman at WVU, died tragically on November 14, 2014, of alcohol intoxication following a hazing incident at a fraternity house.  Following Nolan's death, TJ & Kim founded the NMB Foundation, an organization that seeks to end hazing.  Additionally, TJ & Kim aided in the production of "Breathe, Nolan, Breathe" a documentary detailing Nolan's tragic death.

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In this edition of Ask the Attorney, Rob interviews Keith Randolph, Prosecuting Attorney in Boone County, WV, and David Wandling, Asst. Prosecuting Attorney in Logan County, WV.  Keith and David discuss the impact of the opioid epidemic in their respective counties; the effectiveness of Drug Courts; factors relating to plea offers and plea negotiations with criminal defendants; as well as other questions revolving around the impact of drugs and the prosecution of crimes.

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Ask the Attorney with Rob Kuenzel.  Rob interviews West Virginia State Bar President Monica Haddad regarding the state bar's benefits and impact on the public.