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5 Things To Look For When Selecting A Personal Injury Attorney & How Brian Cummings Checks Each Box
It is a scenario few of us ever expect to face. You or a loved one suffered a serious injury at the hands of people you trust: your team of healthcare professionals. -
State Senate asks U.S. Supreme Court to review state impeachment ruling
CHARLESTON – The state Senate wants the U.S. Supreme Court to review a state Supreme Court ruling that ended last fall’s impeachment proceedings. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a petition March 11 with the U.S. Supreme Court. The House of Delegates filed a similar request in January. -
A month after commission interviews, three circuit judge spots remain vacant
CHARLESTON – Three circuit judge openings remain vacant, and the governor's deadline to fill one of them has passed. -
Supreme Court agrees with lower court in family property dispute
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court rightfully denied a motion for consolidation in a case involving two siblings, their uncle and property. -
Morrisey, other AGs ask U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on ban of dismemberment abortions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 21-state effort urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case about a state’s ability to ban a disturbing type of abortion. -
Protecting your backyard from unlawful regulation
CHARLESTON – As your Attorney General, I have worked hard to keep the regulatory power of the federal government at bay, particularly as it creeps into the everyday lives of West Virginians. -
Morrisey, other AGs ask U.S. Supreme Court to protect Second Amendment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a coalition of 18 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case with implications for the Second Amendment. -
House wants U.S. Supreme Court to review impeachment decision
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates filed a petition Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to review the decision from October when the state Supreme Court halted impeachment proceedings in the state Senate. -
U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of – not from – religion
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof....” Though the First Amendment protects our right to follow our faiths, courts have often misinterpreted it to justify restrictions on religious freedom. -
Morrisey leads 30-state Supreme Court brief to protect World War I veterans cross
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 30 states in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a case regarding a historic cross honoring World War I veterans, a matter he says has much broader implications for the First Amendment. -
Morrisey joins other AGs to sign brief urging ban on discriminatory abortions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a 19-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take action to protect state laws that prohibit discriminatory abortions based upon the biological sex, race or disability of the unborn child. -
Supreme Court follies land state back on watch list
“The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals experienced a tumultuous year with justices being charged with unnecessary and lavish spending of taxpayer dollars, followed by the Legislature calling for impeachment of all five justices,”said ATRA President Tiger Joyce. -
Supreme Court chaos leaves West Virginia on ATRA's Judicial Hellhole Watch List
WASHINGTON – West Virginia is on the Watch List for this year's Judicial Hellholes report because of the yearlong drama that has surrounded the state Supreme Court. -
Blankenship critical after DOJ says federal conviction should not be vacated
BECKLEY – The Department of Justice is asking a federal court to maintain the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. -
Manchin holds off Morrisey for U.S. Senate; Jenkins, Armstead hold Supreme Court seats
Manchin holds off Morrisey for Senate; Jenkins wins one Supreme Court seat -
Frank has three-part plan to instill confidence in Supreme Court if elected
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court candidate Robert J. Frank said he has a three-part plan he wants to enact if he is elected to the court. -
Super PAC wanting lower drug costs spends $500,000 to promote McKinley in House race
CHARLESTON – David McKinley’s bid to remain in the U.S. House of Representatives isn’t a done deal, but it seems unlikely he’ll lose in November. Most polls show McKinley with a commanding lead over Democratic opponent Kendra Fershee, a West Virginia University law professor. Still, a Super PAC has spent about $500,000 promoting McKinley’s campaign. -
AG's office joins coalition in fight over anti-discriminatory contracts
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a nine-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to protect the right of individual states to ensure companies that receive a government contract do not discriminate. -
Davis's impeachment trial continued
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s impeachment trial has been continued. -
Following state Supreme Court ruling, Workman's impeachment trial doesn't begin
CHARLESTON – The impeachment trial of Chief Justice Margaret Workman didn’t begin as scheduled following a state Supreme Court ruling last week putting a stop to it.