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UPDATE: Morrisey hiring of political strategist draws criticism from Democrats
CHARLESTON – Democrats are criticizing a recent hiring by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, but an AG spokesman says they don’t have the facts straight. Last month, Morrisey’s office hired veteran political strategist Lance Henderson to serve as his deputy chief of staff, which is a newly created position. -
Higgins says his AG qualifications 'speak for themselves'
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General candidate David K. Higgins says his qualifications for the office speak for themselves. Higgins, an attorney at Robinson & McElwee, said he has experience in handling tax litigation and litigation involving the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. -
W.Va. Farm Bureau cautiously hopeful about block on new EPA water rule
CHARLESTON – Members of the West Virginia Farm Bureau are cautiously hopeful after courts blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing a new rule that many claim far overreaches the agency’s power. The rule, known as the “Waters of the United States” rule is an extension of the Clean Water Act, and would extend the EPA’s authority to all bodies of water, from large farms to citizens’ yards. -
AG's office warns of consumers receiving credit card scam calls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to be on high alert for calls claiming to be from credit card services demanding immediate payment for an outstanding debt. Some consumers say they are receiving more than 100 phone calls a day from the scammers. In a press release, Morrisey's office said it is aware of a scam where callers target consumers about an urgent credit card debt and insist the consumer provide payment information over the phone to pay -
Sixth Circuit puts a hold on EPA water grab
Our backyard plastic kiddie pools and Slip 'N Slides are safe, for now, and we can continue to enjoy them unencumbered by bizarrely broad interpretations of the federal government's regulatory powers. -
Morrisey announces new additions to office staff
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced several additions to his office staff. -
Morrisey gets 'critical victory' on EPA 'Waters' plan
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has granted a motion that effectively blocks the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing a new rule that extends the federal agency’s authority to all bodies of water. The rule – known generally as the “Waters of the United States” rule – was published in the Federal Register June 29. The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began enforcement Aug. 28. -
Jackson County residents sue state in roadway dispute
RIPLEY--Four Jackson County residents are suing West Virginia and five indivdiuals in an attempt to discern the location of a roadway. -
AG's office files diesel engine lawsuit against VW
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a complaint against Volkswagen over the company's recent admission that its diesel engines emit higher levels of pollutants than it claims. The complaint, filed Oct. 2 in Kanawha Circuit Court, alleges Volkswagen’s “clean diesel” vehicles with Turbo-charged Direct Injection (TDI) engines violate the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. The suit claims VW fraudulently manufactured, advertised, and sold -
Neely: Delaware newspaper suit simply 'about money'
CHARLESTON – An attorney says a lawsuit regarding the recent consolidation of Charleston’s two daily newspapers simply is about money. Last month, Charleston Publishing Company filed a complaint against Daily Gazette Company and Daily Gazette Holding Company LLC in Delaware Chancery Court. Charleston Publishing Company is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group Inc. doing business as Digital First Media. MediaNews Group was the owner of the Charleston Daily Mail, which merged in July with the Cha -
AG seeks subpoena against Jackson Co. door-to-door meat seller
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a petition to enforce an investigative subpoena against a Jackson County company that sells wholesale meat and other perishable food products door-to-door. The petition, which was filed in Kanawha Circuit Court, alleges that Thaxton Wholesale Meats, LLC and its owner, Steven Thaxton, failed to comply with a subpoena issued to investigate claims of unscrupulous business practices. -
Former owner of Daily Mail claims Gazette pushed merger without consent
WILMINGTON, Del. – The owner of the Charleston Daily Mail says the owners of the Charleston Gazette pushed through the July merger of the newspapers without its consent. Last month, Charleston Publishing Company filed a complaint against Daily Gazette Company and Daily Gazette Holding Company LLC in Delaware Chancery Court. Charleston Publishing Company is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group Inc. doing business as Digital First Media. MediaNews Group was the owner of the Charleston Daily Mail, whic -
Morrisey announces mobile office hours in four counties for October
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced that a consumer representative from his office will conduct mobile office hours during October throughout four Metro Valley counties. The representative will educate consumers on the latest scams in their area and provide them with tips on how to protect their personal information from scammers, according to a press release from the office. Andrea Lannom, a consumer outreach and compliance specialist with the office, wi -
Hunt announces run for state Attorney General
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Mark A. Hunt is entering the race for West Virginia Attorney General. Hunt, a former legislator, on Sept. 30 announced his candidacy. He is campaigning on the promise to be a watchdog for West Virginia citizens and small businesses. -
AG's office warns of rental property scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey bas issued a warning to consumers about a rental property scam that is recirculating throughout West Virginia. In the scam, fake rental advertisements are posted on websites such as Craigslist and other classified sites. -
Morrisey backs Legislature's probe into Planned Parenthood funding
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued public support of the state Legislature's investigation into Planned Parentood in the state. In a press release, Morrisey said he sent a letter to West Virginia Senate President Bill Cole and Speaker Tim Armstead in support of the Legislature’s efforts to investigate Planned Parenthood operations in West Virginia. Videos released by the Center for Medical Progress alleging that Planned Parenthood has sold fetal organs and -
AG's office files petition against security system firm
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a petition to enforce a settlement agreement against Advanced Services Group LLC, a Wyoming County company that installs security systems. The petition, which was filed in Kanawha Circuit Court, alleges that Advanced and owner Stephen C. -
AG's office to host National Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 26
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office will participate in the tenth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. -
'Despicable' IRS scam still plagues state, Attorney General says
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey again is warning residents to be on guard against scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service representatives. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division continues to be contacted daily by residents who believe they’ve been contacted as part of this scam, which claims a person has an unpaid tax bill that must be paid off immediately. -
AG's office sues Putnam Co. funeral home over preneed violations
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed its own lawsuit against a Putnam County funeral home accused of violating the state’s Preneed Funeral Contracts Act. In the complaint, filed Sept. 18 in Kanawha Circuit Court, Morrisey’s office says Gatens-Harding Funeral Home of Poca and owners Chad and Billie Harding misappropriated money from consumers who were trying to prepay their funeral costs and did not register some preneed funeral contracts with the state