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Attorney General Morrisey Raises Concerns on DirecTV Cancellation of Newsmax
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday sent a poignant letter to the CEO of DirecTV, raising concerns over the company’s recent cancellation of Newsmax.
Jackson Kelly's Candice Harlow Selected to Leadership West Virginia
Jackson Kelly Member Candice Harlow has been selected to be part of Leadership West Virginia's 2023 class.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition in Lawsuit Against DOL Rule Implementing Left-Wing ESG Agenda
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a major coalition of 25 states in suing Biden’s Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices.
Here at Bailey Glasser, we are big fans and long-time sponsors of Mountain Stage
Here at Bailey Glasser, we are big fans and long-time sponsors of Mountain Stage, the weekly music program produced by West Virginia Public Radio and distributed by NPR that has brought live music to public radio for nearly 40 years, including seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues, and country; to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.
New Monongalia County Circuit Judge To Be Sworn In
Perri Jo DeChristopher was sworn in as a judge in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Monongalia County) at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023.
West Virginia, Coalition Win ARPA Appellate Victory Against Biden Administration
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that a West Virginia-led coalition had secured a key win in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta.
Gov. Justice appoints William K. Marshall as Commissioner of West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has appointed William “Billy” K. Marshall III as the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The appointment is effective immediately.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Coalition on Lawsuit Against VA’s Hasty Abortion Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey this week joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a Texas nurse against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Jackson Kelly Announces Two New Assistant Managing Members
Jackson Kelly PLLC announces that the Firm elected Charles Compton and Seth Hayes as Assistant Managing Members of the Firm.
Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 50% personal income tax cut
Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax by 50%.
Attorney General Morrisey Blasts Biden Pistol Brace Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday blasted President Biden’s Department of Justice’s release of a final rule governing “Stabilizing Braces."
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Consumers of Sweepstakes Scam
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to be on guard when notified of winning a sweepstakes, especially those associated with the name of a legitimate company or government agency.
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Address West Virginia Board of Education
United States Attorney Will Thompson appeared before the West Virginia Board of Education during its 9 a.m. meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to promote career technical education law and public safety programs.
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
United States Attorney Will Thompson joined with officials from the Charleston YWCA and other key stakeholders on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Rawle & Henderson Announces the Promotion of Eight New Firm Partners
Rawle & Henderson, LLP is pleased to announce that the following eight attorneys have been promoted to Partners of the Firm: Matthew Chapman, Susan Dean, Thomas DiStefano, Joelle Florax, Iolanda D’Ambrosi-Francavilla, Patrice O’Brien, Jocelyne C. Peregoy and David Samlin.
Bowles Rice Equity Partners 2023
In addition to our new Non-Equity Partners, we are thrilled to announce the election of four new Equity Partners at Bowles Rice. Effective January 1, 2023, their nominations were voted on and approved at the firm's year-end partner meeting last December.
2023 Interest Rate on Judgments and Decrees
The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at 7 percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2023 calendar year.
Steptoe & Johnson Announces Attorney Promotions
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been promoted, seven to Member and three to Of Counsel, effective January 1, 2023.
Jackson Kelly Announces Robert G. Tweel as New Managing Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC announces that the Firm has elected Robert G. Tweel as the new Managing Member.
Judge Nines to Sit on Supreme Court for One Case
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Barbour and Taylor Counties) Judge Shawn David Nines will sit on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to hear one case on Tuesday, January 10.