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WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, 19-State Petition Urges Supreme Court to Limit EPA Authority, Protect Jobs
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a 19-state coalition Thursday in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take swift action to stop an appeals court ruling that would give the Environmental Protection Agency virtually unlimited authority to regulate wide swaths of everyday life with rules that would devastate coal mining, increase energy costs and eliminate countless jobs.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints Kenneth Ballard as judge for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit serving Kanawha County
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Kenneth Ballard, of Charleston, WV, to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, which serves Kanawha County. Ballard is set to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of the Honorable Tod J. Kaufman.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Congratulates Judge Ballard on Appointment
On Monday, Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins congratulated Family Court Judge Kenneth Ballard on his appointment to a vacant circuit court seat in Kanawha County.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Former United States Attorney William Powell Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Former U.S. Attorney William J. Powell has joined the Martinsburg office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Justices to Participate in State Bar Women in the Profession Committee’s Virtual Law Day Awards Ceremony
Supreme Court Justices will participate in a virtual awards ceremony at noon on Monday, May 3, for the West Virginia State Bar Women in the Profession Committee’s Law Day 2021 student contests.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: Acting U.S. Attorney promotes 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard is asking all residents in the Northern District of West Virginia to rid their homes of unwanted and used medications easily and safely.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Objects to Purdue Pharma's $7B Bankruptcy Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, with expressed support from 18 counties and 64 municipalities as well as pledged support from dozens of others, filed a formal objection Friday to a portion of Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan, which the company recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Gives Detailed Response to Biden Climate Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey provided a detailed critique Friday of President Biden’s plan to cut greenhouse emissions, a strategy the Attorney General contends will lead to significant job loss, as well as cause energy costs and the prices of American-made goods to soar.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice approves over $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects in Wayne County
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has approved more than $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects to correct a pair of serious slides on highly-traveled roads in Wayne County: one on Spring Valley Drive and another on West Virginia Route 37 at the intersection of Vernicks Road.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to remain at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale
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 all of West Virginia remain displayed at half-staff until the day of interment for former United States Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale, of Minnesota.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Sounds Alarm Over EPA Purge
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey raised concern Wednesday with federal regulators who have purged every member of two influential scientific advisory boards, leading to questions about the objectivity of the advice these boards will give going forward.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Warns of Fraudulent Activity Scam
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged the public to be wary of robocalls that seek to deceive consumers into believing that fraudulent activity exists on their checking, savings or purchasing account.
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 20
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 all of West Virginia be displayed at half-staff, beginning immediately and continuing until sunset on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Indianapolis, IN.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Michael Moore Named Young Lawyer of the Year by WV State Bar Young Lawyer Section
Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael J. Moore has been named the Young Lawyer of the Year by the Young Lawyer Section of the West Virginia State Bar.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice, Brad & Alys Smith, and West Virginia University launch Ascend WV remote worker program
Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the nation’s premier remote work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State.
Jason Harwood announces new practice area as WV bankruptcy attorney
Jason Harwood of Harwood Legal PLLC in Logan, West Virginia (WV) is pleased to announce that he will now serve clients as a WV bankruptcy attorney in addition to his existing legal practice areas.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Names New Chief Information Officer
Steptoe & Johnson has named Isidore Okoro its new Chief Information Officer. Okoro will lead the firm’s IT team and oversee all aspects of its technological infrastructure.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Hampton Rose Elected to Lead West Virginia State Bar Association Real Estate Lawyers Division and Serve as Executive Council Member
H. Hampton Rose IV has been elected to serve as chair of the Real Estate Lawyers Division of the West Virginia State Bar Association.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Named “West Virginia Firm of the Year” for Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth time in as many years, Benchmark Litigation has named Bowles Rice its “West Virginia Firm of the Year.”
WEST VIRGIBIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Vows To Protect Second Amendment Against Biden Overreach
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey underscored his support for and his fervent defense of the Second Amendment in response to federal gun control measures proposed Thursday by President Biden.