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Federal judge issues preliminary injunction in Title IX case
COVINGTON, Kentucky – A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the U.S. Department of Education from “implementing, enacting, enforcing or taking any action in any manner” regarding the Biden administration’ recent Title IX regulation.
Nurse says she contracted lung cancer after working in facilities containing asbestos
CHARLESTON – A 63-year-old nonsmoker says she was diagnosed with lung cancer after working in various hospitals and medical facilities during her years as a nursing student.
Chambers USA Rankings Include 33 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is proud to announce that 33 of its attorneys have been included in the Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers and Law Firms rankings.
Kanawha County Commission appoints Rusnak as interim prosecuting attorney
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Commission has appointed Debra Rusnak as interim prosecuting attorney in the wake of Chuck Miller’s retirement.
U.S. Senate confirms See as new FERC member
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s Solicitor General has been confirmed as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Groundbreaking Judge Herman Canady has died
CHARLESTON – Groundbreaking state Senior Status Judge Herman G. Canady Jr. has died.
Mingo Co. Commission sets July hearing for vote fraud allegations
WILLIAMSON – The Mingo County Commission has scheduled a hearing for next month to consider challenges to last month’s primary election in the wake of alleged fraudulent voting activities.
Supreme Court sides with KRT in case involving pedestrian struck by car
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals clarified the extent of a common carrier's duty of care, emphasizing that the highest degree of care applies only while passengers are boarding, riding or disembarking from the vehicle.
Mother blames negligent medical care for teen son's stroke
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman says negligent medical care led to her 13-year-old son suffering a stroke.
U.S. Attorneys to Host Financial Crimes Conference
Financial professionals throughout West Virginia will gather to learn about the latest trends in economic crimes and how to prevent them from occurring.
WVU Law Professor, Director of the WV Innocence Project Clinic Serving the State and its People
Originally from Roanoke, West Virginia, Melissa Giggenbach said she saw the power lawyers had to protect people's rights, especially those who are the most vulnerable in our communities, and wanted to join those lawyers whose primary goals were to help people.
Jackson Kelly Well Represented in 2024 Chambers USA Guide
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 23 of the Firm’s Attorneys and nine of its practice groups/departments were ranked in the latest Chambers USA Rankings. Four of the Firm's departments were named to the prestigious Band 1 list, while eleven Attorneys received Band 1 honors.
42 states reach $700M settlement with J&J regarding talc products
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general that reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
Supreme Court says circuit judge doesn’t have to testify in lawyer disciplinary proceedings
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a circuit court judge who sought a writ of prohibition to prevent him from having to testify and provide information for several lawyer disciplinary proceedings.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson to Participate in Day Report Center Softball Tournament
United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia and others from his office be on the roster for the latest Southwestern Regional Day Report Center (SRDRC) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament.
Lawsuits over jail conditions continue
CHARLESTON — Several lawsuits against the state's jail system regarding conditions are continuing through federal court.
Attorney General Morrisey Joins Comment Opposing New Biden Administration Rule Increasing Costs of Stoves and Ovens
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday joined a Nebraska-led coalition of 23 states in opposing the Biden administration’s strict new energy-efficiency standards for stoves and ovens.
U.S. Attorneys to Host Financial Crimes Conference
Financial professionals throughout West Virginia will gather to learn about the latest trends in economic crimes and how to prevent them from occurring.
Energy Industry Veteran Roger Nicholson Re-Joins Steptoe & Johnson
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce the return of Roger Nicholson to its Energy & Natural Resources Department.
Mingo official vows to investigate fraudulent voting claims
WILLIAMSON – The president of the Mingo County Commission says county officials will thoroughly investigate any claims of fraudulent voting activities.