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Morrisey, other AGs tell Biden they're watching for federal overreach
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a six-state coalition telling President Joe Biden that state attorneys general will be vigilant in watching for and opposing federal overreach, especially when such action puts jobs and civil liberties at risk. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Biden’s Day One Actions Cause Concern
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statements in response to executive orders and other actions planned by President Joseph Biden hours after his inauguration. -
Morrisey, Capito and others critical of Biden's early environmental moves
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders and others are concerned about some executive orders and other actions planned by President Joe Biden. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Appoints Chief Deputy
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday his appointment of Senior Deputy Attorney General Douglas Buffington to the position of chief deputy. -
NAACP, some Democrats want Morrisey out of office because of election lawsuit; AG says actions were 'absolutely appropriate'
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia NAACP and some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the removal and disbarment of state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his decision to support a Texas-based lawsuit about presidential election results. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Takes Action Against Three Contractors
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday he has taken enforcement action against three contractors who allegedly failed to complete projects or performed substandard work. -
West Virginia, New Mexico AGs lead coalition wanting FDA progress update on opioid abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas are leading a coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. -
AG's office warns of stimulus check scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to beware of potential scams as they await their stimulus checks. -
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. -
Group of AGs, including Morrisey, file brief supporting NRA lawsuit against New York AG
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently joined a 16-state coalition supporting the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York’s attorney general. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Bill Wooton To Be Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
Beckley attorney William R. “Bill” Wooton will be sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec. 30, in the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Courtroom. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey: Know Return Policies for Easier Post-Christmas Returns
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey encouraged consumers to know a company’s return policies so they can make the most out of any post-holiday returns. -
Wooton to be sworn in as newest state Supreme Court Justice on December 30
CHARLESTON – William R. “Bill” Wooton will be sworn in December 30 as a West Virginia Supreme Court Justice. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Sues Google, Targets Unlawful Search Monopoly
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general to sue Google LLC for anticompetitive conduct in violation of federal law. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges Consumers to be Cautious With Holiday Credit Card Offers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to exercise caution when evaluating credit card offers this holiday season. -
Group of AGs sues Google, target unlawful search monopoly, related advertising
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 AGs suing Google, claiming the tech giant illegally has a monopoly on general search engines and related advertising markets. -
If you don’t see vote fraud, you must be blind
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office staff has received death threats following his decision to join an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
AG's office offers tips for wise, safe holiday giving
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is encouraging consumers to open their wallets for charity this holiday season but to exercise caution in doing so to avoid potential scams. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Facebook
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed suit against Facebook Inc. as part of a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general Wednesday alleging the company has and continues to illegally stifle competition to protect its personal social network monopoly. -
Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas lawsuit to overturn election results in four states
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to overturn election results in four swing states.