Marshall University
Recent News About Marshall University
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Pitt says Marshall doesn't have sovereign immunity in football dispute
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh says Marshall University does not enjoy sovereign immunity from being sued in the schools’ legal dispute over the cancelation of a 2020 football game. -
Documents show Pitt went silent in talks to reschedule 2020 football game with Marshall
HUNTINGTON – Following the cancelation of a 2020 football game, Marshall University and University of Pittsburgh officials spoke for months trying to find a date to schedule a make-up date. But, according to files obtained by The West Virginia Record through a Freedom of Information Act request, Pitt officials stopped communicating in June 2021. -
Marshall says Pitt's first complaint over canceled 2020 football game should be dismissed
HUNTINGTON – A month before Marshall University filed its $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh alleging breach of contract over the cancelation of a 2020 football game, Pitt filed its own lawsuit in its home court. But Marshall says that complaint should be dismissed because the university is an arm of state government and has sovereign immunity. -
Chafin Law Firm creates scholarship at Marshall
HUNTINGTON — The Chafin Law Firm has established a scholarship at Marshall University to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic who are seeking a degree. -
Attorneys from West Virginia representing Bama basketball player in NYT libel suit
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two attorneys with West Virginia roots are representing University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his lawsuit against The New York Times for a story published in March. -
Supreme Court of Appeals State of West Virginia announces New Bar Admissions Administrator
Charleston attorney Ashton Bias is now the Bar Admissions Administrator for West Virginia. The Bar Admissions Administrator works for the Supreme Court of Appeals with the Board of Law Examiners (Board). -
Marshall student blames school's Title IX office for failures following sexual assault
HUNTINGTON – A Marshall University student who was sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend blames failures by the school’s Title IX office. -
Trial scheduled for Marshall discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A trial is set for November for a lawsuit against the Marshall University Board of Governors alleging discrimination. -
Couple sues Marshall University for infection from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing Marshall University Board of Governors alleging it deviated from the applicable standard of care after a surgical procedure. -
Supreme Court to Judge WVU Law School Moot Court
Supreme Court to Judge WVU Law School Moot Court. -
Man says incorrect cancer diagnosis led to healthy kidney being removed
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man says doctors erroneously diagnosed him with cancer, leading to the removal of a healthy kidney. -
Marshall gets temporary restraining order in C-USA exit case
HUNTINGTON – A circuit judge has given Marshall University a restraining order after the school’s Board of Governors filed a lawsuit against Conference USA's request to take the school's exit from the athletic conference into arbitration. -
Grievance board reinstates Marshall professor's employment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board sided with a Marshall University professor who was fired last year, and immediately reinstated her employment. -
Man claims botched surgery left him with permanent kidney injury
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says a botched surgical procedure left him with a permanent kidney injury. -
Kanawha County Hires New Court Administrator
Kanawha County Hires New Court Administrator. -
Individuals sue Marshall University board of governor's for family member's death
HUNTINGTON — The Marshall University Board of Governors was named in a lawsuit alleging a woman died in its care. -
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes Eleven New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes Eleven New Associates to the Firm. -
Caleb Davis Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate
Caleb Davis Joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate. -
Former Marshall cheerleader sues Huntington, officer for excessive force; defendants want case dismissed
HUNTINGTON — In a lawsuit filed by a Marshall University student against the City of Huntington over alleged excessive force by an officer, the city alleges that it and the officer have qualified immunity and want the lawsuit dismissed. -
AG's office warns sports fans to watch out for ticket scalping
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious when purchasing tickets to their favorite sporting events as football season begins and baseball’s postseason approaches.