CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a man's complaint against his former employer failed to state a claim and that the Monongalia Circuit Court did not make a mistake when it dismissed his complaint.
The Department of Justice this week announced that it has awarded more than $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States.
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia University law student will be able to pay off most of his student debt after winning $100,000 in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the Big 10 championship game.
CLARKSBURG – The manufacturers and distributors of Hyoscyamine, a recalled prescription drug for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, are facing a suit filed by a Marion County woman who alleges the drug caused her to suffer from stroke-like symptoms and a seizure.
NEW MARTINSVILE – The parents of a sophomore high school student who was injured while working on a tractor tire in a vocational agriculture class have filed a suit against a teacher and the school board.
WHEELING – A Morgantown woman is suing WesBano Bank over allegations her ex-husband was allowed to take out mortgages in her name without her knowledge.
PHILIPPI – An elderly U.S. Navy veteran and his wife allege that Countrywide Home Loans' predatory lending practices caused them to enter into a series of home mortgage flips.
PHILIPPI – A law firm alleging to help consumers negotiate and settle with creditors is facing claims by a Barbour County woman over allegations that it took almost $5,000 in fees from her while failing to help with her debt.
CHARLESTON – Greylock Energy is facing a suit filed by a Pilot Thomas Logistics frac technician who was injured when she slipped on a containment mat while working on fueling equipment at Greylock's State Game Lands in Pennsylvania.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has been ranked nationally in mining law for the second consecutive year according to the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” a peer-review companion publication of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms™’ named the firm the 2020 Law Firm of the Year in Mining Law. Only one law firm per legal practice area receives this recognition.
