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Distributors object to Gupta's testimony on transition from prescription to street drugs
CHARLESTON – A historian of opioid use and drug policy testified, in a federal trial against three major opioid distributors Wednesday, about three principal opioid epidemics that preceded the ongoing crisis. -
Expert says brains have similar changes with prescription and illicit opioids
CHARLESTON -- While opioid distributors have argued there is no proof of connection between prescription painkiller use and illicit drug use, an expert in the neurobiology of addiction said, during the second day of a landmark federal trial against those distributors, that people who take prescription painkillers and illicit opioids see the same changes in their brain chemistry. -
Woman sues bus driver, other vehicle owner for car accident
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority alleging negligence that caused a vehicle accident. -
Stuart looks forward to new position at Dinsmore
CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has taken up a new position with Dinsmore & Shohl, where he wants to continue working for a thriving West Virginia. -
UPDATE: Landmark federal opioid trial against three drug distributors begins
CHARLESTON – The landmark bellwether trial accusing three major drug distributors of helping fuel the opioid epidemic has begun. -
Woman sues physician for daughter's death
FAYETTEVILLE — A woman is suing Dr. Howard Newmark for her daughter's death. -
Man accuses Todd Judy Ford of misrepresentation
CHARLESTON — A Logan County man is suing a car dealership alleging that it misrepresented a vehicle to him and failed to provide him the opportunity to review important documents. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Objects to Purdue Pharma's $7B Bankruptcy Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, with expressed support from 18 counties and 64 municipalities as well as pledged support from dozens of others, filed a formal objection Friday to a portion of Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan, which the company recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: Acting U.S. Attorney promotes 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard is asking all residents in the Northern District of West Virginia to rid their homes of unwanted and used medications easily and safely. -
Widow sues insulation company, manufacturer after barrel explosion caused husband's death
WILLIAMSON – The wife of a late Mingo County man has sued a Kentucky insulation company and a manufacturer after a barrel exploded and killed him. -
Woman sues business for sidewalk in disrepair
NEW CUMBERLAND — A woman is suing 3101 Main Street LLC after she was injured on a sidewalk in front of its place of business. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice, Brad & Alys Smith, and West Virginia University launch Ascend WV remote worker program
Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the nation’s premier remote work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State. -
Estate sues school board for teen's death
KINGWOOD — The estate of a man is suing the Preston County Board of Education alleging a teenager died after a Preston High School staff member allowed him to leave school property without consent. -
AEP does good work that often goes unnoticed
While I understand the frustration with higher electricity rates and the recent loss of electricity from the ice storm earlier this year, bashing AEP does little to lower electricity rates, improve service or explain the nature of their responsibility to electrify our communities. -
Man sues Little Caesar's for grandmother's fall, death
PETERSBURG — A man is suing Little Caesar's after his grandmother fell in the parking lot and was injured and later died from those injuries. -
Morgantown to have public hearing about firefighters' pay reduction
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Civil Service Commission will conduct a public hearing about the city firefighters' recent pay reduction. -
Jason Harwood announces new practice area as WV bankruptcy attorney
Jason Harwood of Harwood Legal PLLC in Logan, West Virginia (WV) is pleased to announce that he will now serve clients as a WV bankruptcy attorney in addition to his existing legal practice areas. -
WEST VIRGIBIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Vows To Protect Second Amendment Against Biden Overreach
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey underscored his support for and his fervent defense of the Second Amendment in response to federal gun control measures proposed Thursday by President Biden. -
Justice signs intermediate court bill into law, more legal reforms expected
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed the bill creating an intermediate appellate court for West Virginia, and other legal reform legislation is expected to soon become law. -
Car dealership wants lawsuit to continue in Mingo Circuit Court
WILLIAMSON — Moore Chrysler says its lawsuit against Thornhill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram should not be dismissed because it was properly filed before the court.