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Mother sues health facility for son's suicide
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Family Health Associates of Kanawha Valley for the death of her adult son. -
Calwell Luce diTrapano’s Benjamin Adams Named to 2021 West Virginia Rising Stars List
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC announced that one of its lawyers, Benjamin Adams, has been selected for the sixth consecutive year to the 2021 West Virginia Rising Stars list. -
Drug distributors, former DEA official point fingers everywhere at opioid trial
CHARLESTON — Fingers were pointed and blame was thrown all around a federal courtroom as a retired Drug Enforcement Administration official and attorneys for three drug distributors butted heads for a second full day of testimony. -
Rannazzisi's testimony repeatedly challenged, questioned and stifled
CHARLESTON – A key former Drug Enforcement Administration official spent the day on the witness stand giving testimony between objections, legal limitations and frustrations. -
Rannazzisi testimony tries to shift blame away from DEA
CHARLESTON – A key former Drug Enforcement Administration officials took the stand in the landmark federal opioid trial, opening his testimony by saying drug distribution centers were well-equipped to prevent diversion. -
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Chambers and Partners USA Honors Bailey Glasser Lawyers in 2021 USA Guide
Acknowledging Bailey Glasser’s creativity, commitment to client service, and entrepreneurial spirit of the entire firm, Chambers and Partners USA has ranked and recognized both the firm overall and five Bailey Glasser lawyers for inclusion to its 2021 USA Guide. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Burial Vault Provider Reach Settlement Securing Full Consumer Restitution
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has reached a settlement with a burial vault retailer to resolve allegations the company accepted payment for items that it did not deliver. -
Justice files amended complaint in Greensill lawsuit
NEW YORK — Gov. Jim Justice, his family and several companies have filed an amended complaint saying he wouldn't have personally guaranteed $700 million in loans if he were aware of the instability of the lender. -
Employee sues assisted living facility after she was fired for refusing to take COVID vaccine
LEWISBURG – A Greenbrier County woman has sued a Chicago-based assisted living facility operator after she was fired for refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccine. -
Calwell Luce diTrapano’s Managing Partner Named to 2021 West Virginia Super Lawyers List
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC announced that its Managing Partner, Melissa Luce, has been once again selected by Super Lawyers to the West Virginia Super Lawyers list for 2021. -
Justice files second lawsuit against financial institution over loans
BECKLEY — Gov. Jim Justice and his family have filed another lawsuit alleging a bank is liable for millions of dollars it lent to Justice's coal companies. -
UPDATE: Family Court Judicial Associations drafts resolution seeking to have disciplinary counsel fired
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s Family Court Judicial Association has drafted a resolution asking the state Supreme Court to fire the state’s Chief Judicial Disciplinary Counsel and her deputy. -
Justice could be personally responsible for nearly $700 million in loans
NEW YORK — Gov. Jim Justice could be stuck repaying nearly $700 million in loans that coal companies owned by his family took from Greensil Capital, The Wall Street Journal reported. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Marion County Student as Statewide Kids Kick Opioids Winner
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of this year's Kids Kick Opioids contest, a public service announcement partnership with elementary and middle schools that encourages students to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Objects to Federal Effort to Push Radical Race Theory in Schools
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the Biden administration to reconsider educational proposals related to the teaching of critical race theory in America’s classrooms. -
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins’ Banking and Finance Practices Earn New Recognition
IFLR1000 United States, a UK-based legal directory focused on transactions, has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s banking and finance practices in its 31st edition. -
Drug companies grill addiction science director about funding numbers, program timelines
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial concluded its fourth week, attorneys for Cardinal Health probed an addiction science professor from Marshall University about recovery programs and estimated costs. -
Cabell sheriff paints picture of opioid crisis through testimony
CHARLESTON – At the landmark federal opioid trial, Cabell County Sherriff Chuck Zerkle testified being directly involved in Huntington, once deemed “epicenter of the opioid crisis,” has evolved. -
Mother sues Kenova for son's death while in police custody
HUNTINGTON — The mother of a man who died while in the custody of the Kenova police is suing the city and Officer Charles Newman for his death. -
Drug distributors object to expert witness with DEA background looking at company data
CHARLESTON – All three major drug distribution companies objected to Cabell County and Huntington attorneys bringing in an expert witness with a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration background to examine opioid data.