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BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Ninety-Three Law Firms,167 Lawyers File Brief Opposing Proposed Settlement of Future Roundup Claims
Ninety-three law firms and 167 lawyers from across the nation filed a brief in federal court in San Francisco today opposing a proposed class action settlement of all future claims against Monsanto by injured people charging that Roundup caused their cancer – including claims by people who have no injury or cancer now and may not have any for decades.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Eastern Panhandle
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Metro Valley
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Metro Valley residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: Randolph J. Bernard named Acting United States Attorney
Randolph J. Bernard serve as Acting United States Attorney beginning on March 1, 2021.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update: Biden Administration Announces Changes to PPP to Further Target Small Businesses
On Monday, February 22, 2021, the Biden administration announced several reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the main U.S. COVID-19 aid program for small businesses, to further ensure equitable access for the smallest businesses and those that have been left behind in previous rounds of the PPP.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice opens spring trout stocking season; announces 1.2 million fish to be stocked statewide this year
Gov. Jim Justice kicked off the spring trout stocking season this morning, ceremonially stocking the first of over 1,400 trout that were released at Buffalo Creek and announcing that, through his Spring Trout Stocking Initiative and other improvements to trout stocking efforts across West Virginia, 1.2 million fish will be stocked statewide this year.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week Across West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will host various events across West Virginia aimed at consumer education and fighting fraud as part of National Consumer Protection Week 2021.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: West Virginia and nation of Vietnam sign formal agreement to enhance economic relationship
Gov. Jim Justice and other West Virginia officials hosted cabinet dignitaries from the nation of Vietnam for a virtual ceremony Wednesday evening, during which leaders of both governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will bolster economic relations between West Virginia and Vietnam into the future.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: 2020 Supreme Court Statistics Now Available on Website
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia’s 2020 caseload statistics are now available on the West Virginia Judiciary website.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Budget Presentation Video Available on YouTube
At the West Virginia Legislature’s request, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia created a video of this year’s budget presentation by Chief Justice Evan Jenkins.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: New Items on Supreme Court Website, YouTube
Two annual reports have been added to the West Virginia Judiciary website and a new video has been added to the West Virginia Judiciary YouTube Channel.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Reminds Consumers to Research Tax Prep Services
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded consumers Thursday to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their taxes for the April 15 deadline, particularly since some tax preparers offer remote assistance due to COVID-19.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice submits legislation to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers by reforming corporate tax laws
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has submitted to the West Virginia Legislature a bill that will reform West Virginia’s corporate income tax laws to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers from all across the country.
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.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Budget Request Is Less Than Five Years Ago
The West Virginia judicial system budget request for the 2021-22 fiscal year is less than the fiscal year 2017 budget, Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins told the House Finance Committee in a meeting Friday.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: United States Attorney Mike Stuart Announces His Resignation
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced he will resign as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia effective February 28, 2021.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announces his resignation
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, of the Northern District of West Virginia, has announced his resignation effective midnight on February 28, 2021.
JACKSON KELLY PLCC: Member Bob McLusky Chairs EMLF Conference Feb. 16-18, 2021
Join Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for three days of timely topics addressing emerging issues for oil and gas, February 16-18.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: 2021 West Virginia State of the State Address
I sincerely hope everyone is doing as well as they possibly can be.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Beware of Romance Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to be cautious with online dating sites, particularly as many singles actively look for romance during and around Valentine’s Day.