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WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice to host summit on plan to repeal state income tax
Gov. Jim Justice will host a summit with West Virginia legislators to discuss his plan to repeal the state income tax.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Fights Unlawful Sales of Fake Vaccination Cards
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey called on Twitter, eBay and Shopify to act immediately to prevent people from selling fraudulent vaccination cards on their platforms.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, April 6
In accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff, beginning immediately and continuing until sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: EEOC Announces April 26 Opening Date for the Collection of 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 Data
After delaying the opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection on May 8, 2020 in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open on Monday, April 26, 2021.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Kids Kick Opioids Deadline Quickly Approaching
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded schools and parents of the upcoming deadline for the office’s fifth Kids Kick Opioids contest – Friday, April 16.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Three Justices to Attend Boone-Lincoln Treatment Court Graduation for 20 Individuals and Families
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins, Justice Beth Walker and Justice Tim Armstead attend a treatment court graduation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 for individuals and families from Boone and Lincoln Counties.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Pushes Back Against Unconstitutional SEC Disclosure Initiative
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey pushed back against efforts that would force companies to make policy statements unrelated to their financial performance, an unconstitutional requirement that he argues would serve a political agenda and trample upon free speech.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets April Stops for Eastern Panhandle
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in April to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice submits legislation to create State Recovery and Hope Office
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has submitted to the West Virginia Legislature a bill that will create an all-new State Recovery and Hope Office.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: In Memoriam – Carmine J. Cann
Carmine Cann was passionate about his family and friends, about his community and about his work. A native of Clarksburg, Carmine practiced law with his father upon graduating from West Virginia University College of Law in 1954.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice signs West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Act, COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act
Gov. Jim Justice hosted a pair of ceremonial events inside the Governor’s Reception Room in Charleston, signing into law two bills: the West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Act and the COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Supports Pipeliners, Files Suit Against Biden Move to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a 21-state coalition in filing suit to block President Joe Biden’s unconstitutional cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, a move that impacts West Virginia jobs and jeopardizes pipeline construction nationwide.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court Admits Lawyers - 3/18
The following people were admitted to practice law in West Virginia during virtual and in-person ceremonies before the Supreme Court of Appeals on February 9 and March 17.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Seeks to Protect West Virginia’s Right to Cut Taxes
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr led a 21-state coalition in 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.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: College of Law Students to Attend Supreme Court Docket Virtually
Each year the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia makes a trip to the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown as part of the Court’s effort to build greater awareness of the judicial system and the work of the Court.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Joseph Leonoro Named a 2021 LCLD Fellow
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Joseph U. Leonoro has been selected to be a member of the 2021 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows. Leonoro will participate in a landmark program to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Names Attorneys to 2021 LCLD Diversity Fellows & Pathfinders Programs
Jackson Kelly has chosen Alexis Hailpern and Candice Harlow to be members of the 2021 Fellows and Pathfinders programs, participating in landmark programs created by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges Consumers to Safeguard Sensitive Tax Information
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded consumers to protect their personal, identifiable information from potential identity thieves as they file taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: National Trial Lawyers and President Lisa Blue Join in Brief of 93 Law Firms, 167 Lawyers Opposing Proposed Settlement of Future Roundup Claims
National Trial Lawyers President Lisa Blue, individually and on behalf of the organization’s approximately 14,000 members, joined in the amici curiae brief filed by ninety-three law firms and 167 lawyers nationwide 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.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Former United States Attorney Mike Stuart Joins Dinsmore to Boost Business, Corporate Investigations and Government Relations Practices
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to welcome former United States Attorney Mike Stuart as its newest partner in Charleston, West Virginia. Stuart will practice with the firm’s national corporate department