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STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Member Michael Moore Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40
Steptoe & Johnson Member Michael J. Moore has been named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 by The State Journal, a statewide business news. -
Former U.S. Attorney Powell joins Steptoe & Johnson's business division
MARTINSBURG — Former U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has joined Steptoe & Johnson's litigation department to work with business matters. -
Justices affirm ruling, say state employees aren't owed money from payroll switch
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has ruled a senior status circuit judge was correct in granting summary judgment to the state by rejecting an appeal from five state employees who claimed they were shortchanged by a payroll cycle change. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Michael Moore Named Young Lawyer of the Year by WV State Bar Young Lawyer Section
Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael J. Moore has been named the Young Lawyer of the Year by the Young Lawyer Section of the West Virginia State Bar. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Joins First Law International Referral Network
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is the latest law firm to join First Law International (FLI), a global network of more than 100 law firms operating in jurisdictions around the globe. -
Justices to hear transgender teen harassment lawsuit against school board
CHARLESTON – The case involving a transgender Harrison County teen will be heard by the state Supreme Court in March. -
Former student blames school board, others for not protecting him from hostage situation
PHILIPPI – A former student says the Barbour County Board of Education failed to adequately protect him when another student brought a gun to school and threatened a class full of students. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Adds Six Associate Attorneys
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that six attorneys have joined the firm as associates. Three practice in the firm’s Labor Department and the others practice in the Litigation Department. -
At least one large state law firm enduring layoffs, but technology use grows amid pandemic
CHARLESTON – Some of the state’s largest law firms are seeing dramatic changes because of the Coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing quarantine. Those changes include staff reductions and a heavier reliance on technology. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Firm Announces Changes in Leadership of Business, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Departments
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce changes in leadership of the firm’s Labor & Employment, Litigation, and Business Departments. -
Four drug distributor lawsuits removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – Four lawsuits against drug distributors for allegedly contributing to the opiate epidemic have been removed to federal court. The lawsuits were filed by Mayor Charles Sparks, on behalf of the town of Kermit; Mayor Vivian Livinggood, on behalf of the town of Gilbert; Mayor Reba Honaker, on behalf of the city of Welch; and the Lincoln County Commission. -
Insurance company sues family of slaying victim
CHARLESTON – Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company is suing the estate of Sandra Kay Nichols after it claims questions of coverage exist. -
Lone Star Western Beef responds to whistleblower lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – Lone Star Western Beef Inc. has responded to a lawsuit against it by the Department of Labor that alleges an employee was fired for calling 911 to help a co-worker who was injured in an accident at the plant. -
Fairways files counterclaim in lawsuit alleging encroachment on Bogey's
WINFIELD – A property owner has filed an answer and counterclaim against another company in a lawsuit alleging it encroached onto the plaintiff’s property and caused damages. -
Couple sues Skana Aluminum Company for work injuries
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Skana Aluminum Company for injuries sustained while on the job. -
Statoil sues Marshall County Commission for tax errors
MOUNDSVILLE – Statoil USA Onshore Properties Inc. is suing the Marshall County Commission for tax errors it claims were made that the commission refused to fix. -
Statoil sues Ohio County Commission for tax errors
WHEELING – Statoil USA Onshore Properties Inc. is suing the Ohio County Commission after it claims tax errors were made and the commission refused an application of the principle of exoneration. -
Justices say attorney fees, court costs constitute abuse of discretion
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that an award of attorney fees and costs in a 13-year-old lawsuit is an abuse of discretion. -
Supreme Court reverses order denying motion to dismiss IRA case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed an order denying a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration in a 2014 lawsuit. -
Supreme Court reverses decision in age discrimination suit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a circuit court erred in granting summary judgment in a discrimination and wrongful discharge lawsuit.