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WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice names Brian Abraham as Chief of Staff
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Brian Abraham will become his new Chief of Staff, effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WV among nation’s leaders in CARES Act usage rate; commits $2.5M to test all college and university students
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. -
Supreme Court says Fairmont training academy for law enforcement should proceed
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Fairmont State University's proposed law enforcement training academy should be approved. -
Former university student sues Fairmont State for sexual assault
CLARKSBURG — A former student is suing Fairmont State University after she was sexually assaulted and alleges the university failed to protect her. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court to hear Arguments at Marshall University
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hear arguments in three cases at Marshall University beginning at 10 a.m. -
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly PLLC Elevates Ten Attorneys to Firm Member
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated attorneys Josh Claybourn, John Huff, Brian Jett, Leah LaFramboise, Christopher Lucas, Rachel Ludwig, Aaron McQueen, Luke Thomas, Sylvia Winston Nichols, and Seth Zirkle to Member, all effective January 1. -
Justices say Fairmont State suit wasn’t filed in proper court
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that Fairmont State University lawsuit should have been filed in Kanawha Circuit Court — not in Marion Circuit Court. -
Applachian Justice Initiative discussion focuses on impact of incarceration
MORGANTOWN – A Nov. 1 discussion jointly hosted by the Appalachian Justice Initiative and West Virginia University on mass incarceration “(highlighted) the documentary work of artist Raymond Thompson on the struggles particular to family members who have a loved one incarcerated in Appalachia." -
Iraq veteran now serving as governor's top legal adviser
CHARLESTON – Brian Abraham, a West Virginia Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq, has been appointed as general counsel for Gov. Jim Justice. In this role, Abraham will be the governor’s top legal adviser. -
AG's office settlement will benefit agencies across state
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced his office secured a settlement with Bayerische Landesbank to resolve an antitrust case and benefit local agencies across the state. -
AG's office reaches $950,000 settlement with financial institutions
CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a $950,000 settlement on Monday with three financial institutions that allegedly rigged bids, fixed prices and manipulated the markets for municipal derivatives. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Warner and Bell join Kay Casto
CHARLESTON – Kay Casto & Chaney have announced that Boyd L. Warner and Brandy D. Bell have joined its Morgantown office. -
AIDE Conference held in Huntington, Charleston attracts national speakers
HUNTINGTON - The Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence is holding its fifth annual conference this week and will hold part of it in Huntington and part of it in Charleston. -
Court: Using taser on drunk Fairmont State student OK
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Marion deputies dismissed from civil rights case
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont police officer and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department are off the hook in a former Fairmont State University student’s civil rights suit. -
Former Fairmont student accuses Marion police of racial profiling
Byrd CLARKSBURG – A former Fairmont State University student is alleging police turned what should've been a routine report of a fender-bender in a full-fledged search of his vehicle, all because he is black. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson elevates two members of marketing team
BRIDGEPORT -- Susan S. Brewer, CEO, and Betsy Spellman, Chief Marketing Officer, of Steptoe & Johnson recently announced that Dan Swiger and Andrew Fulton have been promoted from Client Services Manager and Client Service Specialist to Marketing Director and Marketing Communications Specialist, respectively. -
Landmark Clifford case to discussed Feb. 7
Clifford CHARLESTON -- J. R. Clifford, a trailblazer in many aspects of West Virginia's black history, and his landmark case Williams vs. Board of Education of Tucker County, will be the topic of the next Archives and History after-hours lecture. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Steptoe & Johnson announces new members
Anderson MORGANTOWN -– Susan S. Brewer, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson, announced that effective Jan. 1, five of the firm's attorneys have been promoted to membership.
