CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice says the Democratic Party left him, not the other way around. During an Aug. 3 rally in Huntington for President Donald Trump, Justice announced he was planning to switch back to the Republican Party a little over six months after he took office.
CHARLESTON – Most businesses are reputable, but when a home repair, a vehicle sale or other transaction goes wrong, our office looks out for consumers.
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of West Virginia has appointed a new director of Probation Services, according to a press release issued by the Supreme Court of Appeals for the State of West Virginia.
MORGANTOWN – Jill Cranston Rice, an attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl, has concluded her term as the president of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.
Republicans in the majority in our state legislature are solely responsible for all of West Virginia's economic problems. So says Democratic Gov. Jim Justice.
CHARLESTON – Charles “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre has been selected for membership to the 10 Best Attorneys for the State of West Virginia. The honor, given by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, is one that the Charleston-based attorney is proud to accept.
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Circuit of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has upheld a $1.23 million contempt-of-court fine issued to Justice Energy in a lawsuit filed against the company by James River Equipment.
CHARLESTON – Frontier Communication has filed a lawsuit, alleging that the state’s new broadband law violates federal law. Gov. Jim Justice; Chairman Michael A. Albert; Commissioner Brooks F. McCabe Jr.; and Commissioner Renee A. Larrick were all named as defendants in the suit.
CHARLESTON – CNBC has ranked West Virginia as the worst state for business in 2017, and state leaders have varying reactions to it. Gov. Jim Justice blames it on inaction by the state Legislature, while business leaders take a more pragmatic approach.
A Florida man is suing the State of West Virginia, three county commissions, Trio Petroleum Co. Inc., Waco Oil & Gas Inc., American Energy Marcellus Minerals LLC and Michael Ross for alleged breach of contract and violation of federal law.
West Virginians — and everyone who loves West Virginia — I have a small but very important favor to ask: This month, take a few minutes to tell the world what it is you love about our state.
CHARLESTON – Upon taking office five months ago, Secretary of State Mac Warner wasted no time in teaming up with county clerks across the state to clean up voter rolls in all 55 counties. The results of that teamwork are incredible.
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals for the State of West Virginia has affirmed a decision by the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board of Review denying medication for a mechanic who allegedly has ongoing back pain.
CHARLESTON – Law firms that specialize in legal services to cannabis companies, funds, investors and lenders can benefit West Virginia businesses as they navigate the new medical marijuana law, according to a New York attorney.
WINFIELD – A property owner has filed an answer and counterclaim against another company in a lawsuit alleging it encroached onto the plaintiff’s property and caused damages.
CHARLESTON – The day I took office we began meeting with legislators to swiftly draft proposed bills to deal with the difficulties encountered in this office.
WASHINGTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill making key changes to the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is praising the move. Justice signed Senate Bill 563 into law on April 24. Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), said the law will further reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve the business climate in the state of West Virginia.
CHARLESTON – The 2017 West Virginia legislative session likely will be remembered for Gov. Jim Justice’s whiteboards and bull manure and the amount of time devoted to the state budget.
