Federal prosecutors have settled a number of criminal and civil claims related to April 2010’s Big Branch Mine explosion. Alpha Natural Resources, which bought mine operator Massey Energy in June, has agreed to a $210 million settlement. It is the biggest settlement ever reached in a U.S

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Record $210M Settlement in Big Branch Mine explosion

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West Virginia University has sued, seeking an immediate transfer from the Big East to the Big 12 conference. West Virginia hopes to become a member of the Big 12 before the 2012 football season.

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West Virginia Sues to Leave Big East for Big 12 Conference

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There is again more news from the site of the mine explosion at the Massey Energy Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia. On August 9, investigators confirmed that the methane monitors at the scene of the April 5 mine… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Methane Monitors at VA Mine Not Tampered With

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