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Morrisey, six other AGs ask appeals court to reject Biden vaccine mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and six other attorneys general have filed file a petition before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for private sector employees.
Circuit judge charged with verbally attacking officer after traffic stop, abusing his power
CHARLESTON – A Hardy County circuit judge has been charged with violating the rules of judicial conduct after he verbally accosted a Moorefield police officer who had pulled him over for allegedly using his cell phone while driving and abusing his power.
Morrisey urges gun reciprocity agreement with Maryland governor
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking him to negotiate a gun reciprocity agreement between his state and West Virginia.
Manchin's stance on filibuster vitally important, legal expert says
CHARLESTON – Now that the compromise voting rights legislation championed by Sen. Joe Manchin has been defeated, one election law expert says Manchin’s stance on the filibuster becomes even more important.
W.Va. joins six states in suit requiring COVID vaccine for federal contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined six other states in filing a complaint against President Joe Biden and many federal agencies within the Administration in response to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement placed on federal contractors.
Judge orders attorney to be removed as trustee, wants financial documents by next week
WHEELING – A circuit judge has ruled in favor of a former adviser to President Donald Trump who had asked the court to enforce a settlement agreement in a civil lawsuit about the division of assets related to her divorce.
Morrisey leads 21-state coalition asking Supreme Court for firm definition of 'waters of the United States'
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 20 other state attorneys general in seeking a clear definition of “waters of the United States” from the U.S. Supreme Court in what he says is the ultimate interest of protecting states’ sovereignty over water and land within their borders.
AG’s office warns about faith-based charity scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is warning consumers to be cautious when responding to charitable solicitations from houses of worship or other faith-based charities.
Labor unions take Paycheck Protection Act law to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Labor unions have asked the state Supreme Court to overturn legislation that they say is meant to harm the unions financially.
Remote program to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault expands to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A pilot program to allow victims of domestic violence and sexual assault access the court system without being in the same room as their assailants has expanded to Kanawha County.
Former WOWK sports anchor blames CAMC, doctor for injuries following gall bladder surgery
CHARLESTON – A former WOWK-TV sports anchor says a Charleston Area Medical Center physician failed to properly diagnose an injury resulting from gallbladder surgery, causing further injuries.
Warner: Busting the filibuster 'would be devastating to our democracy'
CHARLESTON –Republicans were successful in blocking U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s Freedom to Vote Act earlier this week thanks, at least in part, to Manchin’s staunch support of maintaining current filibuster rules.
Former server says she was sexually harassed while working at Cracker Barrel
CHARLESTON – A former Cracker Barrel server says she had to endure sexual harassment and a hostile work environment at the Cross Lanes location.
Former Trump adviser wants settlement enforced, seeks to have ex-husband's attorney removed as trustee
WHEELING – A former adviser to President Donald Trump is asking a circuit judge to enforce a settlement agreement in a civil lawsuit about the division of assets related to her divorce, and she wants the judge to also remove her ex-husband’s attorney as a trustee.
Charleston attorney, law firm accused of not including couple in train derailment case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney and his law firm are accused of failing to provide adequate representation to a Kanawha County couple.
WVEA seeks injunction to stop Putnam County Schools' COVID-19 policy
WINFIELD – The state’s largest teachers union is seeking an injunction to end Putnam County Schools’ COVID-19 policy.
Judge sides with Parkersburg firefighters in case involving two pay issues
PARKERSBURG – A Wood County judge has granted summary judgment to members of the Parkersburg Fire Department in a case involving two pay issues.
Morrisey joins coalition opposing Biden's 'overly burdensome' IRS proposal
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 19-state coalition of attorneys general in writing a letter to President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen opposing a Biden Administration plan to provide the federal government with access to nearly every American’s bank account and financial transaction information.
Woman sues cemetery after sister's casket floats to surface days after burial
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman is suing a cemetery after her late sister’s casket floated out of the ground just days after her burial.
Woman says her daughter was injured during gym class at Tolsia High School
WAYNE – A Fort Gay woman is suing the Wayne County Board of Education after her daughter was injured playing volleyball in gym class at Tolsia High School.