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Supreme Court partially sides with petitioner in case alleging WPCA violations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that there are genuine issues of disputed facts regarding whether or not the West Virginia University Board of Governors violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, 19-State Petition Urges Supreme Court to Limit EPA Authority, Protect Jobs
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a 19-state coalition Thursday in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take swift action to stop an appeals court ruling that would give the Environmental Protection Agency virtually unlimited authority to regulate wide swaths of everyday life with rules that would devastate coal mining, increase energy costs and eliminate countless jobs. -
Morrisey leads 19-state petition urging Supreme Court to limit EPA authority
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 19-state coalition in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take action to stop an appeals court ruling that would give the Environmental Protection Agency what he calls "virtually unlimited authority to regulate wide swaths of everyday life with rules that would devastate coal mining, increase energy costs and eliminate countless jobs." -
Governor appoints Ballard to fill vacant Kanawha Circuit Court seat
CHARLESTON – Kenneth Ballard is Kanawha County's newest circuit court judge. On April 26, Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ballard, who lives in Charleston, to the Kanawha Circuit Court. He will fill the seat vacated when former Judge Tod Kaufman retired last month. -
Panel submits three names to governor's office to fill Kaufman's Kanawha judge post
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has submitted three names to fill the open seat on Kanawha Circuit Court. -
Justice signs intermediate court bill into law, more legal reforms expected
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed the bill creating an intermediate appellate court for West Virginia, and other legal reform legislation is expected to soon become law. -
A dozen candidates apply to replace Kaufman as Kanawha Circuit judge
CHARLESTON – Twelve people have applied for the seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court left by the retirement of Judge Tod Kaufman. -
Senate OKs amended intermediate court bill, which now goes to governor
CHARLESTON – A bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court is headed to the governor's desk. On April 1, the state Senate concurred on amendments made in the House of Delegates to Senate Bill 275. -
Streamlined intermediate appeals court bill hits House floor
CHARLESTON – An amended bill that would create a new intermediate appellate court is being heard by the House of Delegates. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: 2021 West Virginia State of the State Address
I sincerely hope everyone is doing as well as they possibly can be. -
JACKSON KELLY PLCC: Member Bob McLusky Chairs EMLF Conference Feb. 16-18, 2021
Join Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for three days of timely topics addressing emerging issues for oil and gas, February 16-18. -
Justices send 2015 water leak case back to circuit court for reworking
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has remanded a case back to Kanawha Circuit Court to redo the class certification order consistent with another recent Supreme Court ruling. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Gregory Porter Speaking at ERISA Litigation Virtual Conference
On November 18, Bailey Glasser Partner Gregory Porter will speak virtually at the American Conference Institute’s 18th National Forum on ERISA Litigation. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell Announce $4.85 Million to Combat Violent Crime in West Virginia
U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell today announced more than $4.85 million in Department of Justice grants to fight and prevent violent crime in the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys Bill Powell and Mike Stuart announce $8.9 million in Justice Department grants to combat addiction crisis
U.S. Attorneys Bill Powell and Mike Stuart announced awards of $8,902,765 in Department of Justice grants to fight drug abuse and addiction in the [name of district]. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell Announce $8.9 Million in Justice Department Grants to Combat Addiction Crisis in West Virginia
U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell announced awards of $8,902,765 in Department of Justice grants to fight drug abuse and addiction in West Virginia. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Reaches $330M Agreement With Student Loan Company
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 48 attorneys general in reaching a $330 million, multistate agreement with a student loan company accused of pressuring students into accepting loans they could not pay back. -
Morrisey, other AGs reach $330 million agreement with student loan company
This agreement erases $1,085,726 in debt for 138 consumers in West Virginia. All were former students of ITT Technical Institute, a now-bankrupt for-profit college. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces $1.1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act Grants
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $1,129,924.00 in STOP Violence Against Women grant program funds to 27 projects across West Virginia. -
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorney Gregg D. Bernaciak to Present at Council of Development Finance Agencies Virtual Summer School
Attorney Gregg D. Bernaciak will present at the Council of Development Finance Agencies Virtual Summer School.