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Morrisey joins coalition lawsuit against DOL rule implementing ‘woke’ ESG agenda
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 25 states in suing the U.S. Department of Labor over a recently issued rule governing certain investment practices.
Former Frontier employee claims racial, ethnic discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former employee of Frontier Communications says he was a victim of racial and ethnic discrimination.
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.
Familiar topics highlight legislative agendas regarding legal reforms
CHARLESTON – Tax plans might be taking up most of the talk so far in the 2023 legislative session, but there are some legal reform issues that likely will draw focus from lawmakers.
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.
Former employee accuses company of racial discrimination
BECKLEY – A Black man accuses a former employer of racial discrimination.
Woman accuses Prestera Center of wrongful termination, age discrimination, retaliation
CHARLESTON – A woman is accusing Prestera Center of wrongful termination and age discrimination after she reported patient safety concerns as well as discrimination and retaliation issues.
Manufacturer sues over West Virginia's restriction on abortion drug
HUNTINGTON – The manufacturer of an abortion pill has sued to overturn West Virginia’s ban on abortion, saying it restricts access to a drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
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.
Widow blames CAMC, doctor for husband's death
CHARLESTON – The widow of a Kanawha County man blames Charleston Area Medical Center and a physician for his death.
Kroger sued for wage violations
RICHMOND, Va. — A class-action lawsuit was filed in federal court in Virginia against Kroger by several employees, including those in West Virginia, alleging wage violations.
Woman says she was sexually harassed by Sharpe Hospital co-worker
CHARLESTON – A former employee of the state Department of Health and Human Resources says she was a victim of sexual harassment while working at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
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.
National groups file amicus brief in Cabell, Huntington opioid appeal
RICHMOND, Va. — Two national public health groups recently filed an amicus brief in support of Huntington and Cabell County's appeal of a federal court ruling in their opioid public nuisance verdict.
House resolution targets embattled family court judge for impeachment
CHARLESTON – A resolution has been introduced asking the House Judiciary Committee to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses against a Raleigh County family court judge.
Woman says she was attacked by male patient at Sharpe Hospital
CHARLESTON – An Ohio woman is suing the state Department of Health and Human Resources after she says she was attacked by a male patient at a psychiatric hospital.
Law firm sues individual over fake Google review
WINFIELD — Klein & Sheridan is suing a person who left an alleged false Google review.
Man sues A&B Used Cars for work injury
CHARLESTON — A&B Used Cars denies all allegations against it in a lawsuit claiming it was responsible for a work accident.
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%.
W.Va.-led coalition wins American Rescue Plan Act appellate victory
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a West Virginia-led coalition had secured a key victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta.