West Virginia Record Report News
Appellate Court Clerk Retiring, New Clerk Appointed
Edythe “Eydie” Nash Gaiser, Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia, is retiring.
Justice Tim Armstead to be Chief Justice in 2024
Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia beginning January 1, 2024.
New Family Court Judge for McDowell and Mercer Counties to be Sworn In
Angela Alexander Walters will be sworn in as a judge in the Twelfth Family Court Circuit (McDowell and Mercer Counties) in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, in the Mercer County Courthouse.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Court Victory with Decision Keeping Trump on the Ballot in West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey released a statement following a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division, which dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify President Donald Trump from running in the upcoming West Virginia Presidential Primary and General Elections.
Attorney General Morrisey, Auditor’s Office, Partner to Ensure Opioid Settlement Money Used Accordingly
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is partnering with the state Auditor’s Office to supplement the AG’s Office’s efforts to make sure opioid settlement money will be and is being used for its intended purposes as outlined in the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding.
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition, Ask Court to Extend NCAA Temporary Restraining Order Through Winter, Spring Seasons
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the multistate Ohio-led bipartisan coalition, on Friday filed a joint motion with the NCAA asking a federal court to extend the 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA (barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule) through at least the winter and spring seasons.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following Court-Ordered Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA Transfer Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a federal court ruling Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule.
Judge Tom Scarr to be ICA Chief Judge in 2024
Judge Thomas E. Scarr will be Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) in 2024.
Two Justices to Visit Wyoming County School
Supreme Court Justices John Hutchison and Haley Bunn speak to students at Baileysville Elementary and Middle School at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12.
Jackson Kelly Elects Four New Members
Jackson Kelly PLLC’s Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Attorneys Neil C. Brown, Laura Hoffman Lorensen, Jessica L. Robey, and Cassee L. Vivian have been promoted to Members, effective January 1st, 2024.
Attorney General Morrisey Comments on NCAA Lawsuit
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued this video statement following the lawsuit he and six other attorneys general filed against the NCAA Thursday, challenging the organization’s transfer rule.
Sponsors for our 2024 Annual Meeting
We would like to extend a big “thank you” to all of our sponsors for our 2024 Annual Meeting.
Attorney General Morrisey: Know Return Policies Before Buying That Gift
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to know store return policies when buying holiday gifts.
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Brief Asking Colo. Supreme Court to Keep Trump on the Ballot
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief with Indiana, asking the Colorado Supreme Court to keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary and General Elections.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Join with Huntington Leaders to Discuss $1,872,987 in New Federal Grants
United States Attorney Will Thompson join with Huntington leaders on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Huntington Police Department to discuss $1,872,987 in U.S. Department of Justice grants awarded to the City of Huntington.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets December Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Attorney General Morrisey Deeply Disappointed in NCAA Decision Denying RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver Appeal
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is deeply disappointed that NCAA officials have decided to deny RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver appeal, effectively barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University.
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes 12 New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is happy to announce its newest class of associate attorneys to the firm.
Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Larry Rector Appointed Honorary Consul for Japan
The Consulate General of Japan in New York and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are pleased to announce that attorney Larry Rector has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Japan in Charleston, West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion on Dual Enrollment Involving Hope Scholarship
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion addressing whether a county school board or public school may take certain actions against students who are enrolled full-time in public-school programs while also attending privately funded nonpublic-school programs.