Campaigns & Elections
AG candidates weigh in on Fourth Circuit decision on W.Va. transgender sports ban
CHARLESTON – One Republican candidate says the vote to determine West Virginia’s next attorney general is more important than ever following a federal appeals court ruling that rejected the transgender student athlete ban.
State Court
Petition questions state GOP nomination process for presidential electors
State AG
Morrisey leads multistate coalition in urging Congress to scrap DEI bills
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states asking Congressional leadership to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills that would codify diversity, equity and inclusion – commonly known as DEI – into law.
Federal Court
AGs, pro-life groups file briefs with 4th Circuit supporting W.Va. near-total abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Attorneys General from 23 states as well as several pro-life groups have filed amicus briefs asking a federal appeals court to uphold West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
You’d think someone in charge would publicly stand up and say they want this issue to be taken up in the coming weeks when the governor calls a special session to deal with issues related to the state budget. Right? Well, guess again.
TOPDOG Legal Marketing partners with the State Bar of Arizona
TOPDOG Legal Marketing is excited to announce that it is now an approved partner of the State Bar of Arizona (SBA).
Lynn Kessler promoted to production specialist at TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC
TOPDOG Legal Marketing LLC is thrilled to announce the promotion of Lynn Kessler to Content Production Specialist.
State Court
Couple says custom windows were installed correctly
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says custom windows they ordered were incorrectly installed.
State AG
Morrisey hails USSC ruling letting Idaho enforce ban on transgender medical treatment
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says Idaho can enforce its ban on providing puberty blockers or hormones to minors.
Hot Topics
State treasurer announces SMART529 board votes to drop China investments from portfolio
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has announced a state program that oversees the SMART529 is adopting his proposal to exclude China-based investments.
State Court
Man says Tesla he purchased was a lemon
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man says the Tesla he purchased was a lemon.
State Court
Man says Marmet Center nursing home didn't provide proper care
CHARLESTON – A man says he wasn't given proper medical care at Marmet Center.
Federal Court
Owner says airplane was damaged by maintenance company
CLARKSBURG – A Texas-based company says the airplane it owns was damaged during maintenance.
State Court
Inmate says jail staff negligently cared for his diabetes, hip fracture
CHARLESTON – A man says jail and medical staff were negligent in treating his diabetes and hip fracture while he was incarcerated.
State Court
Kanawha woman says mortgage company wrongfully foreclosed on her home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman claims a mortgage company and bank illegally foreclosed on her home.
Federal Court
Couple blames Frontier, cable installer for sewer pump issues
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple says Frontier and one of its contractors are responsible for issues with their sewer pump.
Couple says custom windows were installed correctly
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says custom windows they ordered were incorrectly installed.
Petition questions state GOP nomination process for presidential electors
CHARLESTON – A Huntington man has filed a petition claiming the state Republican Party nomination process for presidential electors violates state code.In the petition, Joshua C.
Man says Tesla he purchased was a lemon
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man says the Tesla he purchased was a lemon.
Woman says Stanley Steemer didn't warn about dangers of wet stairs
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston couple says the wife was injured when she slipped and fell on wet stairs after Stanley Steemer had cleaned them.
Inmate says jail staff negligently cared for his diabetes, hip fracture
CHARLESTON – A man says jail and medical staff were negligent in treating his diabetes and hip fracture while he was incarcerated.
AGs, pro-life groups file briefs with 4th Circuit supporting W.Va. near-total abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Attorneys General from 23 states as well as several pro-life groups have filed amicus briefs asking a federal appeals court to uphold West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
4th Circuit says W.Va. transgender sports ban violates Title IX
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the federal rights of one teen athlete.In its 2-1 ruling April 16, the U.S.
Miller company sues PAC, Morrisey campaign, TV stations for copyright infringement in ads
HUNTINGTON – One of the businesses owned by Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Miller has filed a federal lawsuit agasint fellow GOP candidate Patrick Morrisey’s campaign, a political action committee and a host of media companies accusing them of copyright infringement.
Class action claims five companies didn't pay miners properly
CHARLESTON — A class action lawsuit has been filed against several mining companies alleging Fair Labor Standards Act violations.
Man blames doctor after being paralyzed by unauthorized spinal anethesia
CHARLESTON – A couple claims a doctor's unauthorized use of spinal anesthesia led to the husband's permanent paralysis.
State treasurer announces SMART529 board votes to drop China investments from portfolio
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore has announced a state program that oversees the SMART529 is adopting his proposal to exclude China-based investments.
Attorney with history of disciplinary actions has license suspended three years
CHARLESTON – An attorney with a “lengthy disciplinary history” now has his license suspended even longer than it already had been two years ago.
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Expert: Lawmakers could quickly pass non-citizen voting plan in special session
CHARLESTON – If the resolution regarding non-citizen voting restrictions is added the agenda for a planned special session, a legislative expert says lawmakers could suspend rules and quickly pass it.
Justice calls on Biden to cease war on West Virginia by federal agencies
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says enough is enough, calling on the Biden Administration to cease the war being waged by his federal agencies against West Virginia.
Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall
HUNTINGTON — The Chafin Law Firm has established a scholarship at Marshall University to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic who are seeking a degree.
Warner says W.Va. will not accept voter registrations collected by Biden administration
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner says the Biden administration is trying to take over states’ voter registration processes.