West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Morrisey pleased U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Chevron Deference case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to revisit a case focusing on the legal doctrine known as Chevron Deference. -
AG's office warns consumers of Medicare scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious of Medicare scams that seek to steal personal and sensitive information. -
DHHR says two circuit judges exceeded authority by requiring prompt provider payments
CHARLESTON – The state Department of Health and Human Resources has sued two circuit court judges for overstepping their bounds by ordering the agency to make direct provider payments within 15 days. -
Morrisey joins multistate Google monopolization lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined with 16 other states in a lawsuit claiming Google is monopolizing digital technology. -
42 more women – including 10 minors – intend to sue State Police over hidden cameras
CHARLESTON — The number of women intending to file lawsuits against the West Virginia State Police continues to grow. -
Morrisey joins 20 states in attempt to block abortion drugs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Federal Drug Administration mail-order abortion drug action. -
Women's health clinic drops lawsuit challenging abortion law
CHARLESTON — The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia has dropped its lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the state’s abortion law. -
Morrisey-led coalition of AGs wins preliminary injunction on WOTUS rule
CHARLESTON — A federal judge in North Dakota has issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing its final rule redefining Waters of the United States. -
Weld announces bid for Attorney General
WHEELING -- West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld is seeking the 2024 Republican nomination to be West Virginia's next attorney general. -
Morrisey announces $7.9 million settlement with Juul
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced it has settled a lawsuit with Juul for a total of $7.9 million. -
U.S. Supreme Court rejects application from W.Va. to deny transgender athletes right to play sports
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an effort in West Virginia to deny transgender student-athletes the ability to play sports. -
Morrisey announces 2024 gubernatorial campaign
CHARLES TOWN – Patrick Morrisey is running for governor. West Virginia’s current Attorney General made the announcement April 4 in Jefferson County. -
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces Mobile Office Sets April Stops for Eastern Panhandle
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in April to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. -
West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey announces Coalition Warn Asset Managers Over ESG Investments
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 20 other state attorneys general warned more than 50 of the nation’s largest asset managers about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments being made with Americans’ hard-earned money as annual shareholders’ meetings begin for many public companies. -
Morrisey hails dismissal of Hill Top House case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by six Harpers Ferry residents against the state secretary of Economic Development to stop the reconstruction of the Hill Top House. -
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Parents, Students on Spring Break of the Dangers of Fentanyl
Now that spring break is in full swing, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking spring break travelers to practice caution and common sense. -
AG's office sues two Calif. debt relief attorneys for not returning money to consumers
KEYSER — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's has filed a lawsuit against two California attorneys for allegedly duping West Virginia consumers. -
Attorney General Morrisey: Governor Signs Bill Recognizing Creation of W.Va. First Foundation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Senate Bill 674, which recognizes the creation of the West Virginia First Foundation, has been signed by Gov. Jim Justice. -
AG's office sues unlicensed mobile home sellers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against four members of the same family for alleged violations the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act. -
Three women who used State Police locker rooms file intent to sue over hidden camera
CHARLESTON – Three women who regularly used the female locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy have filed a notice of intent to sue over allegations a hidden camera was used there.