State of West Virginia
Recent News About State of West Virginia
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State wants lawsuit alleging foster care failure dismissed, plaintiff responds
HUNTINGTON — Gov. Jim Justice wants to throw out a lawsuit filed against the state for its alleged failure to properly care for all of the state's foster children. -
Drug crisis calls for action to heal our state
When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes me to my core. I cannot understand why our current governor’s plan to address this challenge remains in draft form after being office for over 1,000 days. I know just about every nook and cranny of our state, and this crisis touches all of us. It’s why I recently announced a lengthy and detailed action plan to address this crisis. -
Judge dismisses AG's consumer claim against Diocese, sends two questions to Supreme Court
PARKERSBURG – A circuit judge has dismissed one claim filed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and certified two questions to the state Supreme Court. Wood Circuit Judge J.D. Beane’s Nov. 6 order granted the Diocese’s motion to dismiss claims by the AG’s office under the state Consumer Credit and Protection Act. It also stayed the litigation until the certified questions are answered. -
Kanawha judge denies motion to send certified questions to Supreme Court in residency case
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King partially denied a request to send the case involving Gov. Jim Justice's residency to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to answer certified questions. -
Lawsuit filed against state government for state of foster care system
HUNTINGTON — Twelve foster children filed a lawsuit against the state in connection with A Better Childhood, alleging the state has failed to properly care for foster children. -
It’s time to get our communities 'vote ready'
CHARLESTON – On this National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 24, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Elections Office looks forward to efforts which get our communities “vote ready.” -
Supreme Court grants admission for attorney despite Board of Law's objections
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted the full admission to practice law for a Hamlin woman despite the West Virginia Board of Law Examiner's recommendation against it. -
West Virginia part of coalition that signed preliminary Purdue settlement
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a coalition that has signed a preliminary settlement with Purdue Pharma regarding its role in the national opioid crisis. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court to hear Arguments at Marshall University
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hear arguments in three cases at Marshall University beginning at 10 a.m. -
West Virginia should recover money from Frontier's improper actions
Frontier’s actions have cost the State of West Virginia approximately $5,000,000 -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges Supreme Court to Reconsider Shutdown of Job-Producing Pipeline
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state alliance urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review, and ultimately overturn, a ruling that halted construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a decision that could unnecessarily block pipeline construction and impede economic growth nationwide. -
Morrisey, other AGs ask U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider pipeline ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state group urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that halted construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Morrisey says that decision could unnecessarily block pipeline construction and impede economic growth nationwide. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Michael J. Marshall
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled earlier this year. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Timothy George Hayes
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled this year. -
Supreme Court reduces parole eligibility date by 5 years in appeal of plea-bargained kidnapping sentence
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in an appeal in a case regarding a man who pled guilty to kidnapping in 2016. -
State dismissed from complaint alleging injuries at track meet
CHARLESTON — A stipulation of voluntary dismissal was filed in a lawsuit against the state and the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC). -
AG's office wins $76,000 judgment for consumers against contractor who violated consumer protection act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won a judgment in the amount of $76,000 against a contractor who violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. -
Democratic lawmakers urge Justice to veto House education reform bill
CHARLESTON – A chorus of Democratic lawmakers are urging Gov. Jim Justice to veto the recently passed House education bill. House Bill 206 passed the House of Delegates last week, and the state Senate approved it June 24 by an 18-16 vote. Justice has indicated he'll sign it. -
Coalition of attorneys general releases unredacted complaint against drug makers
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined with 43 other attorneys general to release the full. unsealed complaint against national generic drug makers named in a price-fixing lawsuit. -
FITZSIMMONS LAW FIRM: Bob Fitzsimmons Bestowed Honorary Degree From WVU College Of Law
It was a great day to be a Mountaineer as Bob Fitzsimmons was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the West Virginia University College of Law at its recent graduation ceremony.