United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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Landowner appeals EPA Clean Waters Act ruling to Fourth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia – A West Virginia landowner is appealing a federal court ruling he says allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to unlawfully enforce the Clean Water Act. -
Trump lawyer argues for W.Va. consumers at Fourth Circuit
CHARLESTON – Three West Virginia residents had some big legal shoes arguing on their behalf last week in federal appeals court. -
4th Circuit to hear arguments in oil and gas royalties case this fall
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in an oil and gas royalties case for this fall. -
Appeals court reverses, remands police excessive force rulings
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision in two consolidated cases filed by the estate of a man killed by an officer and his girlfriend who says she was shot without reason. -
Appeals court vacates design defect ruling in pelvic mesh case
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has vacated a lower court judgment in a pelvic mesh product liability trial. -
Plaintiffs maintain federal judge was right to certify class in EQT royalties case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The plaintiffs in an oil and gas royalties case say a federal judge did nothing wrong in certifying a class action in the matter. -
National groups file amicus brief in Cabell, Huntington opioid appeal
RICHMOND, Va. — Two national public health groups recently filed an amicus brief in support of Huntington and Cabell County's appeal of a federal court ruling in their opioid public nuisance verdict. -
Jackson Kelly PLLC Announces Three New Attorneys Added to the Firm
Jackson Kelly PLLC Announces Three New Attorneys Added to the Firm. -
Appellate court gives new life to foster care lawsuit
CHARLESTON — The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit in federal court alleging the state failed to protect foster children. -
Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Governor appoints Bunn to state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – C. Haley Bunn has been appointed to the state Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement April 6. Bunn, a native of Oceana in Wyoming County, is a former federal prosecutor. -
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Loughry's appeal
WASHINGTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s attempt to have the U.S. Supreme Court review his case has been denied. -
4th Circuit denies Blankenship's attempt to have conviction overturned
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court panel has denied Don Blankenship’s latest attempt to have his 2015 conviction overturned. -
King steps back from moving to senior status, might have been unhappy with replacement plan
CHARLESTON – A federal 4th Circuit appeals court judge and West Virginia native has rescinded his plan to become a senior status judge and will remain on the bench. -
Fourth Circuit overturns earlier ruling, says state ballot placement process is fine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Secretary of State Mac Warner are celebrating a court ruling that says a state law about election ballot listing. -
Judicial panel hears Loughry's appeal on juror's social media activity
RICHMOND, Va. — The panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard an appeal regarding a juror's social media interactions during the trial of former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
Supreme Court will hear state employees' pay case in March
CHARLESTON – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay will be heard by the state Supreme Court. -
Wooton takes oath of office as newest state Supreme Court Justice
CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton has been sworn into office for a 12-year-term on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. -
Fourth Circuit upholds ruling denying a new hearing in Loughry case
RICHMOND, Virginia – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge’s ruling denying former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry a new hearing. -
Loughry finishes federal sentence, released from halfway house in Baltimore
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry was released December 16 from a federal halfway house near Baltimore.