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Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets March Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
School aide abused non-verbal autistic boy, mother claims
CHARLESTON – The mother of a non-verbal autistic boy says a school aide abused her son.
Former Administrative Law Judge says she was victim of discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former Administrative Law Judge says she was passed over for a job because of her race, age and previous litigation.
Estate blames two road construction companies for man's death
WINFIELD – The estate of a Putnam County man blames two road construction companies for his death.
Former City of Hurricane employee claims his firing was retaliatory
WINFIELD – A former employee of the City of Hurricane claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting a supervisor’s allegedly illegal activities.
Women Who Inspire
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC will be presenting the “Women Who Inspire” series, featuring female leaders who will share reflections on women empowerment, opportunities for professional women now and in the future, and the women they have looked up to throughout their careers.
W.Va., nine other states file challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is spearheading a lawsuit that will challenge a new rule that would require companies to report climate-related risks.
Two women sue NASCAR team owner’s Taco Bell alleging sexual harassment
PARKERSBURG – Two women have filed lawsuits against a company owned by a NASCAR team owner saying they were sexually harassed as minors while working at its Taco Bell in Parkersburg.
Rep. Alex Mooney named Legislator of the Year by Competitive Markets Groups
The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.
Mark A. Atkinson admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Mark A. Atkinson has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
Inmate sues for injuries from accident while being transported by DOC officers
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was injured when he was being transported as an inmate by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
UPS driver sues Frontier, driver following traffic accident
HUNTINGTON – A UPS driver has sued Frontier and one its employees over injuries from a traffic accident.
Woman says Clendenin Elementary construction blasts damaged her property
CHARLESTON – A Clendenin woman says blasting and other work involving in the construction of the new Clendenin Elementary School damaged her nearby home.
WVU Law Student Receives “Best Overall Attorney” Recognition at National Competition
Third year West Virginia University Law student recently received national recognition for his outstanding performance at a student trial competition held at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore.
West Virginia at the forefront of U.S. cybersecurity, cloud computing
CHARLESTON – To keep pace with our ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the Center for Strategic and International Studies has established a 30-member Commission focused on accelerating the adoption of cloud computing by federal agencies.
Carter Bank asks state court to dismiss Sporting Club attempt to stop auction
LEWISBURG – The bank looking to auction the Greenbrier Sporting Club has filed two motions to dismiss a case trying to stop the sale, claiming the companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice failed to state a claim and filed the complaint in the wrong court.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets March Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in March to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Carter Bank files $300 million in notices of foreign judgment against Justice family, companies
CHARLESTON – Foreign judgments have been filed against Gov. Jim Justice, his wife, his son and the family businesses related to ongoing litigation involving his family businesses and a Virginia-based bank.
Morrisey, Warner praise U.S. Supreme Court ruling for overturning Colorado's Trump ballot ruling
CHARLESTON – West Virginia officials are praising the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to allow former President Donald Trump to remain on the primary election ballot in Colorado.
Federal judge gives Justice company 72 hours to turn over helicopter
ROANOKE, Virginia – A federal judge issued an order giving a company owned by Gov. Jim Justice 72 hours to turn over a helicopter at the heart of multiple pieces of litigation.