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'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer plays key role in W.Va. civil lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The musician behind “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a key part of a West Virginia civil lawsuit about a soured business relationship.
Weld drops out of AG race, will seek state Senate re-election
CHARLESTON – State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld has dropped out of the 2024 race for West Virginia Attorney General.
Intermediate appellate court says city can’t preempt WVDEP permit
CHARLESTON — The state Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a decision by the lower court, saying the City of Weirton cannot preempt a permit by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Supreme Court affirms lower court decision regarding blood alcohol levels
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has ruled that in workplace accidents where a blood alcohol concentration test is given within two hours, pending that result, the intoxication is deemed the cause of the workplace injury.
Former employee sues Airgas USA for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Airgas USA alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Eastern Panhandle Winners ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Eastern Panhandle, who are regional winners of the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26.
Schulz running for seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Mychal Sommer Schulz has announced his candidacy for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Appellate court reverses lower court decision regarding bankruptcy case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Appellate Court issued a reversal on a business court decision, finding that a motion to dismiss should have been denied.
Woman sues Menards for injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman says she was injured while shopping at Menards.
Former employee sues ModivCare for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing ModivCare alleging she was wrongfully terminated.
Carter Bank asks federal judge to hold off on sealing Justice's $1B case
BECKLEY – A Virginia-based bank is asking a federal judge to hold off on a request by the network of businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family to seal the case.
Dinsmore Named Among TIME’s “America’s Top Law Firms 2024”
TIME Magazine and Statista have recognized Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on its inaugural list of “America’s Top Law Firms.”
Former Mount Olive worker says she was sexually harassed by fellow corrections officer
CHARLESTON – A former Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employee says she was the victim of sexual assault by a fellow correctional officer.
Financial company says Bridge Road Bistro owes it $65K
CHARLESTON – Bridge Road Bistro is being sued by a financial company for failing to pay almost $65,000 on a line of credit.
Intermediate Court of Appeals says woman didn’t establish discrimination in case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals found that a woman did not establish discrimination and it affirmed a lower court decision.
Frontier sues Mountaineer Gas for cable damages
CHARLESTON — Frontier West Virginia is suing Mountaineer Gas Company claiming the defendant damaged an underground cable.
U.S. Attorney Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
United States Attorney Will Thompson joined with law enforcement officials today to announce an indictment charging 27 individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Huntington area.
State Supreme Court dismisses appeal by minor who alleged inappropriate touching by student
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed a legal matter by a minor who alleged they were inappropriately touched at school by another student.
Attorney accused of smearing dog feces on neighbor's door
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is being accused of smearing dog feces on his South Hills neighbor’s door.
Judge rules for Cabell library, park district in excess levy dispute with school board
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell Circuit Court judge has ruled the county library and local park district are entitled to receiving funding from the county’s excess levy.