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Woman sues state, Goodwill for sexual harassment at Capitol
CHARLESTON – A state government employee says she was subjected to repeated acts of sexual harassment by a male janitorial employee at the State Capitol Complex.
Morrisey leads coalition offering Congress perspective on EPA waters rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 24 states in a letter to Congress offering “experiences and perspectives” regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of Waters of the United States “conformed” rule.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Asks Appeals Court to Revisit Challenge to Ohio School District Pronouns Policy
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to rehear a challenge to an Ohio school district’s policies requiring students to use classmates’ preferred pronouns.
Logan County woman says psychiatrist sexually harassed her
LOGAN – A Logan County woman says a doctor who was treating her for psychiatric issues sexually harassed her.
State official calls lawsuit over Capitol mural project 'meritless'
CHARLESTON – A state official being sued over the Capitol mural project that includes a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog calls the lawsuit “meritless.”
Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared.
Judge denies summary judgment in DHHR child abuse case of toddler who died
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has issued an order denying most of a state DHHR request for summary judgment in a child abuse case that resulted in the death of a Grant County toddler.
Gas drilling company and royalty owners announce $42.6 million class action settlement
WHEELING – An oil and gas drilling company has reached a $42.6 million settlement regarding improper royalty deductions.
Attorney General Morrisey: West Virginia Set to Receive More Than $3.8M in Unclaimed Money Case Settlement
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, announced that they have reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware.
State will receive more than $3.8 million in unclaimed MoneyGram transfer case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, has reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware in connection to litigation regarding unclaimed property involving MoneyGram transfers.
Jackson Kelly Equine Law Group Announces Horsemen's HIWU Toolkit
Jackson Kelly PLLC is excited to announce a free toolkit for horse trainers and the equine industry addressing needs related to changes in the industry with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) and Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU).
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets September Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Lawsuit says Capitol murals resulted from unlawful process, wants Reid-Smith and vendor to pay
CHARLESTON – One lawsuit has been filed seeking to have recently installed murals at the state Capitol – including one that features a likeness of Gov. Jim Justice’s beloved Babydog – to be removed and to have one state official cover the costs of the litigation.
Justice, Morrisey and Trump all have comfortable leads, according to new poll
CHARLESTON – A new poll shows Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey with comfortable leads in their respective races for U.S.
Former college pitcher blames doctor, others after career-ending surgery
CHARLESTON – A former college baseball pitcher has sued a Putnam County doctor and others after a shoulder surgery ended his playing career.
Attorney General Morrisey: SCOTUS Allows Arizona to Enforce Proof of Citizenship for Certain Voter Registration
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement after the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted a partial stay of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that barred enforcement of Arizona’s law, which had forced Arizona to allow persons to register to vote in federal races without having to prove U.S. citizenship.
Judge says WorkForce West Virginia has two years to collect overpayments
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has ordered WorkForce West Virginia to stop seeking the return of alleged overpayments of unemployment claims paid in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WV CALA has roundtable discussions on legal reform, releases updated Dirty Dozen list
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group recently held two roundtable discussions on legal reform in Kanawha and Cabell counties.
Shawn Morgan Selected for 2024 Lawyers & Leaders Award
Steptoe & Johnson’s Shawn Morgan was recently selected for the 2024 Lawyers & Leaders award by West Virginia Executive Magazine and West Virginia University College of Law.
Nicholas magistrate charged with falsely claiming Kanawha residence while seeking vacant seat
CHARLESTON – A Nicholas County magistrate has been charged with violating the Code of Judicial Conduct after she falsely claimed she lives in Kanawha County in an attempt to be appointed to an open magistrate seat there.