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U.S. Attorney Thompson Invites Media to Human Trafficking Training Workshop
United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia invites the media to attend the public portion of a human trafficking training workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the University of Charleston.
Another lawsuit filed related to Logan's Freedom Festival fatal helicopter crash
LOGAN – Another lawsuit has been filed related to a June helicopter crash that left six people dead during Logan’s annual Freedom Festival.
Capito: Biden’s “middle class squeeze” is hurting West Virginia
In reality, families in West Virginia and across our nation continue to struggle because the policies and priorities of the Biden administration have made essential items and goods unaffordable. Whether it be gas, goods and services, energy prices, utility costs, small business expenses, home mortgages, or simply the ability to put food on the table, American families are squeezed at every turn.
Federal judge denies stay in case involving transgender athletes in school sports
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has denied a motion to stay a January opinion ruling that a state law passed in 2021 keeps a transgender student-athlete who was born male from participating in girls’ sports.
Black woman says she was discriminated against, wrongfully fired by W.Va. State University
CHARLESTON – A Black female administrator at West Virginia State University says she was a victim of racial and gender discrimination and wrongfully terminated.
Woman says she was sexually harassed, wrongfully terminated by Todd Judy Ford
CHARLESTON – A woman says she was sexually harassed by a co-worker and later wrongfully terminated by Todd Judy Ford.
Three Jackson Kelly Attorneys Selected to Participate in LCLD Fellows and Pathfinder Programs
Jackson Kelly Attorneys Grace Hurney, Rebecca Krehbiel, and Lindsay Petrosky have all been selected to take part in either the Fellows or Pathfinder program of the Leadership Council On Legal Diversity (LCLD).
Man sues franchisee after being stabbed by McDonald's employee
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man blames a McDonald’s franchisee after he was stabbed by an employee in the restaurant restroom.
Study finds state’s lawsuit abuse most prevalent in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says a recent economic impact study shows the Charleston area as the center of the state’s lawsuit abuse problem.
Legal group sues after Kanawha school board refuses to answer FOIA request
CHARLESTON – A non-profit legal services group says the Kanawha County Board of Education has ignored repeated requests for public records.
South Charleston residents challenge city ordinance on keeping chickens, bees
SOUTH CHARLESTON — Two South Charleston residents are frustrated with the city's property board and its denial to allow residents to own bees and chickens, despite having the knowledge and equipment to do so.
Four Points By Sheraton denies negligence allegations
CHARLESTON — Four Points By Sheraton denies the claims against it in a lawsuit by a flight attendant who claimed she was injured while staying at the hotel.
Parents blame Cabell County, Huntington officials in daughter's suicide
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington woman blame a host of city and county personnel for not doing enough to prevent their daughter’s suicide.
Man's estate blames negligence care from CAMC for his death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Charleston man says he died as a result of negligent medical care received at CAMC.
Chief Judge Dan Greear of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits by temporary assignment for Justice C. Haley Bunn
Chief Judge Dan Greear of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits by temporary assignment for Justice C. Haley Bunn on one case, Feb. 1, 2023.
Judge issues stay in Dunbar police brutality civil suit for possible criminal charges
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted a motion to stay from the defendants in a police brutality lawsuit because of possible criminal charges.
Man sues WVDOT for retaliatory discharge, agency denies allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has denied allegations against it in a complaint claiming an employee was retaliated against.
Justice-owned company settles coal mine reclamation claims
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A coal mining company owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family has reached a settlement with environment groups over the reclamation of its former sites.
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.
Man says unsafe chase by Oak Hill officer resulted in accident
BECKLEY – A Fayette County man says he sustained life-changing injuries following an unjustified police chase that resulted in an accident.