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McCuskey, Morrisey declare separate victories against ‘woke virus’
CHARLESTON — Two state leaders are declaring victory against the “woke virus in West Virginia.”
Estate says improper medical care led to woman's death in jail
CHARLESTON – The mother of a Berkeley County woman says inadequate medical care in and out of jail led to the death of daughter.
Former city manager accuses Bridgeport of wrongful termination, retaliation
BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport’s former city manager has sued the city alleging he was fired after uncovering fraud and waste in city government.Patrick Ford filed his complaint May 2 in Harrison Circuit Court against the city.
$18M settlement reached in 2015 Dunbar water main break
CHARLESTON – A joint settlement worth up to $18 million has been reached in a class action lawsuit regarding a 2015 water main break in Dunbar.
The rule of law exists in every courtroom
Too often, when a federal court issues a ruling — especially on a controversial issue — the public response is: “We’ll see what the Supreme Court says.”
Seven lawsuits filed related to 2024 Calhoun County school bus wreck
GRANTSVILLE – Seven lawsuits have been filed related to a March 2024 Calhoun County school bus crash that injured 19 students.
Steptoe & Johnson Employees Give Back to their Communities During Firmwide Day of Service
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s 18 offices across seven states participated in a Firmwide Day of Service on Friday, April 25.
Attorney General McCuskey announces distribution of $3.5 million to cities and counties as part of drug settlement
On Friday West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced his office has distributed nearly $3.5 million to cities and counties as part of a settlement agreement involving the cholesterol drug Lipitor.
Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition challenging Vermont Superfund, which threatens America’s energy independence
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act. Vermont’s dangerous law, like the one passed in New York, will fine America’s coal, oil and natural gas suppliers into oblivion.
Attorney General McCuskey Distributes Pfizer Settlement Checks
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey will present Pfizer settlement checks to county and municipal governments.
Morrisey vetoes bill providing judicial pay raises
CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has vetoed a bill that would have provided pay raises to state Supreme Court justices and other judges.
McCuskey leads coalition fighting for W.Va. coal trucking company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey’s office is leading a coalition of 20 states to fight for a West Virginia trucking company – and all others that could be harmed by what the AG calls lingering Biden-era overreach.
Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to stand up for West Virginia coal trucking company
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 20 states to join the fight to stand up for a West Virginia trucking company – and all others that could be harmed by lingering Biden-era overreach.
Fox Rothschild Announces New Partners and Counsel
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce the following attorneys have been elevated to Partner throughout its national network of offices.
West Virginia Super Lawyers Recognizes 15 Dinsmore Attorneys on 2025 List
Fifteen attorneys from Dinsmore’s Charleston, Wheeling and Morgantown offices were named to the 2025 West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Walker says it's 'the right time for me' to retire
CHARLESTON – Retiring state Supreme Court Justice says she’s stepping down to spend more time with her family, and she’s doing it now because the court is stable.
Twenty-One Jackson Kelly Attorneys in West Virginia Named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers recognized thirteen of its attorneys as Super Lawyers in West Virginia and named eight attorneys "Rising Stars."
District judge critical of appellate court impact on sentencing guidelines
CHARLESTON – A district judge has issued a scathing rebuke of how appellate courts lord over federal judges when it comes to sentencing guidelines.
Attorney General McCuskey leads Coalition in support of Second Amendment Task Force
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey led a coalition of 26 attorneys general in supporting the Trump Administration’s creation of the Second Amendment Task Force, spearheaded by Attorney General Pamela Bondi.
Both W.Va. international students cleared to resume classes
CHARLESTON – Two international students at West Virginia universities who had their legal statuses and visas revoked now are back in good standing, according to the ACLU of West Virginia..