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House resolution aims to 'not recognize an illegitimate presidential election'
CHARLESTON – Some Republican House of Delegates members have introduced a resolution that would ensure former President Donald Trump would be recognized as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. -
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies. -
Court upholds summary judgment in racial discrimination appeal
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a summary judgment ruling in a racial discrimination and hostile work environment case. -
Man sues loan services for charging fees to pay over the phone
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia couple is suing LoanDepot.com alleging it violated state code by charging fees to pay over the phone. -
Woman sues former employer for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman says NCG Care Management Company wrongfully terminated her employment. -
W.Va. man awaits decision for damages from wrongful imprisonment
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man who was wrongly convicted of murder and finally released from prison is now awaiting a decision by the Legislative Claims Commission on money for damages for being forced to endure prison for 14 years. -
Woman sues wildlife removal service for failure to remove raccoons
CHARLESTON — Xceptional Wildlife Removal was not, in fact, exceptional in removing an infestation of raccoons from two properties in Kanawha County, according to the homeowner's lawsuit. -
Capito: America can and should lead a nuclear energy future
Let’s take advantage of this momentum now with good, bipartisan policy so we can look back and say today’s efforts positioned America as the undisputed global nuclear energy leader for the 21st century. -
Morrisey, other AGs ask court to review SEC rule requiring more disclosures on proxy votes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey this week joined his colleagues in Louisiana, Texas and Utah in urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to review a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that requires investment managers to make more disclosures about their proxy votes. -
Former state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher dies
CHARLESTON – Retired state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher has died. Starcher, who also was a former Monongalia Circuit Court Judge, died December 24. He was 80. -
The red tape impeding the health care services West Virginians need most
West Virginia has the highest prevalence of heart attacks, lung cancer, and drug overdose deaths of any state. However, red tape in the form of “certificate of need” (CON) laws and regulations obstruct the provision of health care services to treat these ailments. -
Attorney Spotlight looks at Gretchen Callas
Attorney Spotlight looks at Gretchen Callas. -
Justice Prevails Again: Bailey Glasser Secures Another Win for Governor’s Pandemic Response
Justice Prevails Again: Bailey Glasser Secures Another Win for Governor’s Pandemic Response. -
Morriey asks Ohio federal judge for clarification on state law regarding opioid cases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster, who is overseeing the multidistrict litigation for the opioid crisis asking him to explain when West Virginia’s law applies in lawsuits brought by municipalities against health care providers. -
Supreme Court says man ineligible to practice law in West Virginia
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found a man ineligible for admission to the practice of law by transfer of his 2017 Uniform Bar Exam score. -
Gilmore Codispoti named new Logan Circuit Court judge
CHARLESTON – Kelly Gilmore Codispoti has been appointed to serve as a circuit judge in Logan County. -
Man seeks removal from sex offender registry
CHARLESTON — A Wood County man is suing the West Virginia State Police alleging he should not be listed as a sex offender in the state. -
State opioid trial ends with record $161.5 million settlement with Teva, Allergan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on May 25 announced to the Kanawha Circuit Court the state had reached a tentative $161.5 million settlement with opioid suppliers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan, accused of causing an epidemic. -
State attorney accuses defense witness of being opioid industry mouthpiece and dishonest
CHARLESTON – An attorney for the state of West Virginia attempted to pin down an expert defense witness, accusing him of being a pro-opioid-industry hireling and also less than honest on his resume in a trial accusing drug makers of causing an epidemic. -
West Liberty University wants discrimination lawsuit dismissed
WHEELING — West Liberty University wants a lawsuit alleging discrimination to be dismissed from federal court.