United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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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CHARLESTON – A federal 4th Circuit appeals court judge and West Virginia native has rescinded his plan to become a senior status judge and will remain on the bench.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. -
Environmental groups again ask for Mountain Valley Pipeline to be halted
RICHMOND, Va. — Environmental groups are again seeking for a federal judge to stop the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, according to court documents filed last week. -
Mountain Valley Pipeline project put on hold after appeals court grants stay
ROANOKE, Va. — A federal appellate court issued a stay, temporarily halting the Mountain Valley Pipeline from doing any construction through streams and wetlands in both West Virginia and Virginia. -
Environmental organizations seek for permit review in Mountain Valley Pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. — Several environmental organizations have filed a petition for review of three federal permits that were just issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline. -
Warner appeals after federal judge says SOS needs new way to place candidates on ballot
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge says West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office has to figure out a new way to determine how candidates are placed on the ballot. -
Loughry now serving time at federal halfway house in Baltimore
BALTIMORE – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry recently was transferred to a halfway house possibly to serve the remainder of his federal sentence.