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Conservation groups sue coal company over water pollution violations
RICHWOOD — Conservation groups filed a lawsuit against South Fork Coal Company this week, alleging multiple violations of federal environmental laws at five coal mines in Greenbrier County.
State Supreme Court names Hoover new administrative director
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has named Deputy Administrative Director Keith Hoover as the new Administrative Director for the state’s unified court system.
South Charleston honeybee case awaits decision from judge
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Tera Salango is considering motions to dismiss filed by the City of South Charleston and to intervene filed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) in the South Charleston case involving honeybees and chickens.
Man sues fraternity after being injured at party
MORGANTOWN – A Maryland man blames a Morgantown fraternity for injuries he sustained at a party earlier this year.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Multimillion-Dollar Settlement with Pfizer, Ranbaxy on Lipitor Antitrust Lawsuit
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday said the Circuit Court of Mason County has approved a settlement between the state and pharmaceutical companies Pfizer Inc. (and related companies) and Ranbaxy Inc. (and related companies) in an antitrust lawsuit involving a generic version of cholesterol drug Lipitor.
Appeals judge rules in opioid case with family ties, refuses to recuse herself
A prescription drug company says a federal appeals judge should have recused herself from a case because her husband and two of her children are attorneys at a law firm representing some of the plaintiffs.
Armed man barricades himself in Morgantown law office
MORGANTOWN – An armed man was barricaded inside a Morgantown law office for several hours Monday before he eventually surrendered to police.
Daniel Baker Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston Office
Daniel Baker recently joined the Charleston office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Business Department.
McKinsey agreement likely will affect two NAS cases with local ties
CHARLESTON – McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve charges it provided Purdue Pharma advice on how to boost sales of OxyContin.
Attorney General Morrisey Sends Warnings to Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard W.Va. Residents
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
West Virginia barely mentioned in annual Judicial Hellholes report
CHARLESTON – For years, West Virginia found itself at or near the top of the American Tort Reform Association’s annual Judicial Hellholes report.
Attorney General Morrisey Shares Tips for Smart Holiday Giving
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to be smart as well as generous when making charitable contributions during the holiday season.
Morrisey announces $17M settlement in Lipitor antitrust lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A Mason Circuit Judge has approved a $17 million settlement between the state and drug companies Pfizer and Ranbaxy in an antitrust case about a generic version of cholesterol medication Lipitor.
Attorney General Morrisey's Office Argues Case; Asks Court to Declare EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants Unlawful
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office on Friday argued a challenge, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to declare unlawful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released new rule on existing coal-, and new natural gas-powered plants.
Manchin helps lead effort to establish Supreme Court term limits
WASHINGTON – Two U.S. Senators have filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
U.S. Senate blocks renomination of McFerran to NLRB
UPDATE: The U.S. Senate has blocked the renomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board. Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona) voted with Republicans to make it a 50-49 vote. Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas did not vote.
Tom Steele Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Bridgeport Office
Tom Steele recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Litigation Department as Of Counsel in the firm’s Bridgeport office.
Morrisey, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is part of a coalition warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Jackson Kelly Elects Three New Members for 2025
Jackson Kelly PLLC’s Executive Committee is honored to announce that Attorneys Colby Bryson, Zachary Warder, and Benjamin Wilson have been promoted to Members, effective January 1st, 2025.
Attorneys, judges praise Darrell McGraw's impact, public service
CHARLESTON – Tributes have been pouring in for former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw.McGraw, 88, died December 7 following a heart attack.