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State Supreme Court budget request is less than five years ago
CHARLESTON – The 2021-22 budget request for the state Supreme Court is less than the one for the Fiscal Year 2017.
Woman says cheeseburger from Applebees gave her food poisoning
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says an undercooked cheeseburger from Applebee’s led to food poisoning, medical treatment and lost work.
State Supreme Court disbars attorney with history of legal issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has disbarred a Huntington attorney following similar action in New York and Washington, D.C.
Former police officer with other legal woes accused of excessive force, violating man's rights
CHARLESTON – A former police officer and firefighter already facing legal problems has been accused of using excessive force against and violating the rights of a Kanawha County man.
Justices to decide key parts of how state opioid cases will be handled by Mass Litigation Panel
CHARLESTON – The future of key aspects of the “most complex” opioid cases being handled by the state Mass Litigation Panel is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.
Intermediate appeals court bill clears Senate Judiciary, heads to Finance Committee
CHARLESTON – The state Senate Judiciary Committee has passed the bill to create an intermediate court of appeals.
Morrisey warns against price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning against price gouging during a state of emergency declared February 16 in response to snow and ice across portions of West Virginia.
Drug companies say Cabell, Huntington should be limited by statute of limitations
BLUEFIELD – A one-year statute of limitations should limit the damages Cabell County and the City of Huntington can seek from three large drug distributors, according to attorneys for the companies.
Estate blames Hardee's for ADA violations after man dies following fall outside restaurant
CHARLESTON – The estate of a South Charleston man blames his death on a Hardee’s restaurant for being grossly noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Stuart stepping down as Southern District U.S. Attorney at the end of the month
CHARLESTON – Mike Stuart, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation after being asked to do so by the new administration.
COVID and tax changes highlight session map, but legal reforms will be on agenda
CHARLESTON – There are many uncertainties as the 2021 West Virginia legislative session begins, but a few perennial legal reform ideas will be considered.
Love and online scams are in the air for Valentine's Day
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious with online dating sites, particularly as many singles actively look for romance during and around Valentine’s Day.
Powell resigning as U.S. Attorney after being asked; Stuart still hasn't made announcement
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has asked both U.S. Attorneys from West Virginia for their resignations.
Supreme Court denies Wayne Co. vacancy petition, appointed delegate can begin session Wednesday
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has denied a petition by the chairman of the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee, allowing the man recently appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to fill a House of Delegates seat to serve as the session begins Wednesday.
Court won't allow former candidate to join Wayne County delegate vacancy case
CHARLESTON – On the eve of oral arguments, the state Supreme Court denied a former candidate’s motion to intervene in the case regarding the legality of the appointment to fill a House of Delegates vacancy from Wayne County.
Retired Wayne school garage employee says he was wrongfully accused in theft case
HUNTINGTON — A retired employee has sued the Wayne County Board of Education and others, saying he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property.
Former candidate wants to join Wayne County delegate vacancy case
CHARLESTON – A former Wayne County candidate says it was “improper and illegal” how the county Republican Executive Committee appointed a replacement for a vacant House of Delegate seat.
Family files lawsuit against Roane County deputy, other officials over October fatal shooting
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Roane County man has filed a federal lawsuit after he was killed on his own property by a deputy sheriff.
Wayne Co. chairman: Governor, state GOP confused about how legislative appointments work
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Republican Party are confused about how legislative appointments work, according to the chairman of the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee.
Morrisey announces separate $10 million settlement with opioid consulting firm
CHARLESTON – West Virginia will receive a $10 million settlement from a national consulting firm that allegedly designed marketing plans and programs that helped fuel the state's opioid epidemic.