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Raleigh County man sues family court judge following search of his home
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County family court judge already disciplined for civil rights violations now has been named in a federal lawsuit following a search of a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt proceeding.
Morrisey warns West Virginia consumers of increase in Social Security scam calls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be cautious and protect their personal information following a recent increase in Social Security scam activity.
Morrisey wants to make sure stimulus bill doesn't affect states' right to cut taxes
CHARLESTON — Three state Attorneys General, including West Virginia's Patrick Morrisey, are leading a 21-state coalition seeking immediate confirmation that the most recent COVID-19 stimulus bill does not strip states of their well-established authority to tax or not tax their citizens.
Justices hear arguments regarding alleged state employee wage payment shortfalls
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will decide whether to remand a case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay.
House unanimously passes bill addressing convictions from discredited forensic evidence
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would give wrongfully convicted people a pathway to get back into state court based on discredited forensic evidence.
Senate OKs House changes to COVID immunity bill, sends it to governor
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has approved changes made to the COVID-19 immunity legislation, and the bill now awaits Gov. Jim Justice’s signature.
State Senate again passes seatbelt admissibility bill, sends it to House
CHARLESTON – The state Senate again has passed a seatbelt admissibility bill, and again it is headed to the House of Delegates.
AG's office urges consumers to safeguard sensitive tax information
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to protect their personal, identifiable information from potential identity thieves as they file taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline.
Tort reform groups applaud W.Va. lawmakers' work on COVID immunity legislation
CHARLESTON – National and statewide tort reform groups are praising West Virginia lawmakers for work on the COVID-19 immunity legislation that could be on the governor’s desk soon.
Kaufman says changes all around him made him decide to retire from Kanawha bench
CHARLESTON –Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman said changes in how courtrooms operate over the last few years made him realize it’s time to step aside.
House passes amended COVID-19 immunity bill, sends it back to Senate
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed an amended version of the COVID-19 immunity bill.
Asbestos attorney says over-naming legislation isn't needed, could create more issues
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County plaintiff’s attorney who handles asbestos litigation says a legislative bill is looking to fix a problem that doesn’t exist and actually could lead to more problems.
Resolution removing state courts from impeachments heads to full Senate
CHARLESTON – The full state Senate will vote on a resolution saying state courts have no authority to interfere with impeachment proceedings in the House or state Senate.
Kaufman stepping down as Kanawha Circuit judge at the end of the month
In a letter to Gov. Jim Justice, Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman said his resignation is effective at midnight March 31. Kaufman did not list a reason for stepping down.
Morrisey, other AGs settle to shut down fraudulent charity operation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other AGs have reached a multistate settlement to stop a large-scale sham fundraising operation that relied on mostly unlawful robocalls.
Johnston named Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Lisa G. Johnston will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, according to the United States Attorney's Office.
Morrisey sends letter to U.S. Senate opposing McCabe's EPA nomination
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to the leadership of the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee opposing the nomination of Janet Gaven McCabe as deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Northern Panhandle circuit judge consolidates eight sexual abuse cases against Catholic Church
NEW CUMBERLAND – A circuit judge has consolidated eight cases in two Northern Panhandle counties regarding sexual abuse claims against the Catholic Church.
Morrisey joins other AGs in coalition saying U.S. House push overrides state election laws
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of attorneys general asking congressional leadership to kill legislation that they say will undermine the integrity of U.S. elections.
Morrisey again tells Morgantown proposed police review board is unlawful
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has advised Morgantown leaders again that his office believes the city’s proposed police reform ordinance would violate state law.