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AG says McKesson money will go toward fighting drug epidemic
CHARLESTON – A bipartisan House of Delegates group has asked Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to hold funds from the recent McKesson Corporation drug settlement so the money can be appropriated by the Legislature to combat the state’s drug epidemic. A Morrisey spokesman said that is the office's plan. -
Charleston attorney launches website to help connect West Virginia entrepreneurs with resources
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Harry Bell, CEO of Almost Heaven Media, recently announced the launch of a website for West Virginia entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding their businesses. -
WVSU Board of Governors names two attorneys to serve on board
INSTITUTE — The West Virginia State University Board of Governors recently elected its new chair, vice-chair and secretary, two of which are Charleston attorneys. -
R&L Transfer seeks damages from Sierra Carriers, driver over tractor-trailer collision near Institute
CHARLESTON – An Ohio company is seeking damages from a Texas company and its driver over allegations it incurred more than $80,000 in damages because of a collision on an interstate in Kanawha County. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints Jean Kranz as director of CHIP
Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Jean Kranz as director of the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Howard Shecter Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Howard Shecter, senior M&A counsel in Holland & Knight's Philadelphia and New York offices, received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor at a gala ceremony at the Ellis Island Museum on May 11. -
West Virginia’s opioid settlement with McKesson is best case scenario
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia is one of the states hit hardest by the opioid crisis. The American Enterprise Institute estimates the annual cost to the state is $8.8 billion annually. -
US Methanol sues construction firm for allegedly building a faulty foundation
CHARLESTON — A methanol producer is suing a construction company, claiming breach of contract. -
Commercial microlender claims auto care center owes over $37,000 on unpaid note
CHARLESTON — A company is suing a borrower, alleging a commercial microloan has not been paid back. -
WARNER LAW OFFICE PLLC: Warner Law Offices Attorneys Selected by Annual Super Lawyers List
Bobby Warner and Boyd Warner have been named to the 2018 West Virginia Super Lawyers list, with attorney Andrew Byrd earning the publication's esteemed Rising Star recognition. -
New cottage food law will help entrepreneurs sell goods made in their homes
CHARLESTON – A bill recently signed into law should be a good lesson in home economics. Senate Bill 285 easily passed both houses of the Legislature this session, and Gov. Jim Justice signed it into law last month. Also known as the Cottage Food Law, it will allow individuals to sell homemade, non-potentially hazardous food items made in private residences. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney's Office Concludes Investigation into West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that his office has concluded its current investigation into the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
WV CALA blames House leadership for lack of meaningful legal reform this session
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is blaming House leadership for a lack of meaningful legal reform during the recently completed legislative session. -
Gray looks forward to serving as West Virginia State board member
INSTITUTE — Newly appointed West Virginia State University Board of Governors member Kenneth D. Gray is looking forward to serving on the board and helping the school move forward. -
The Greenbrier sues insurance companies for flood losses
CHARLESTON — The Greenbrier Hotel is suing a group of insurance carriers it claims failed to pay for substantial insured losses from the 2016 flood. -
WILSON ELSER: Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
National law firm Wilson Elser has promoted 19 of counsel and associates to nonequity partner, effective January 1, 2019. -
Martinsburg College sues woman for defamation over Facebook posts
KANSAS CITY — Martinsburg College is suing a woman it claims defamed the school on Facebook. -
Patient sues health care providers, alleges negligence
A patient is suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence. -
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Raymond L. Harrell, Jr. Joins Dinsmore’s Charleston Office
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added Raymond L. Harrell, Jr. as an associate to the firm’s Charleston office. -
Two men sue Union Carbide for age discrimination
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits were filed against Union Carbide Corporation for wrongfully terminating their employment because of their ages.