West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Marple files wrongful termination suit again
CHARLESTON -- The former state school superintendent has filed a lawsuit accusing the state Board of Education and its former president of wrongful termination. -
Morrisey warns homeowners to be careful with yard help
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging homeowners to be mindful when selecting a company to help with landscaping, yard work and tree trimming. -
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Clean Air Act rule
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has voted to uphold the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency in a Clean Air Act ruling regarding the regulation of smog from coal plants that drifts across state lines. -
AG's office taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office will participate in the eighth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday near the East Rotunda on the California Street side of the West Virginia Capitol. -
Morrisey wants Charleston's gun law suit dismissed
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed motions to intervene in and dismiss the City of Charleston's lawsuit regarding a state law that seeks to ensure firearm laws are applied uniformly across the state. -
AG's office reaches $1.2M settlement in auto title lender case
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently announced that his office has reached a $1.2 million settlement with Fast Auto Loans Inc. and Virginia Auto Loans Inc. -
Morrisey warns of Medicare diabetes scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is alerting residents to a scam that appears to be circulating throughout the state and region in which a person receives an unsolicited telephone call offering free diabetes testing or other medical supplies. -
Morrisey announces e-book case settlement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced that state consumers who purchased electronic books between April 2010 and May 2012 are receiving account credits or checks this week as part of a national settlement. -
U.S. SC won't hear Spruce Mine case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court won't hear a case focusing on a West Virginia mine permit and the Environmental Protection Agency. -
Morrisey warns of false jury duty scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has urged West Virginians to be cautious if they receive a phone call from someone who says the citizen is being fined for not responding to a jury duty notice. -
Morrisey says AG's office has returned $16.5M to state's general fund
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office has returned about $16.5 million to the state's General Fund since he took office. -
Morrisey's office lists Top 10 consumer complaints of 2013
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently released a list of the Top 10 Consumer Complaints the Office’s Consumer Protection Division received in 2013. -
AG's office warns of website domain name scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a warning to small business owners and those who manage company websites about a new scam that tries to trick you into paying a large premium for your website domain names. -
AG's office warns of cash-for-collection prize scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning residents about a scam that’s been circulating in some counties in which a resident will receive a piece of mail notifying them of a cash or prize award, but asking the recipient for a cash advance to collect it. -
Critics pounce on passage of AG bill
CHARLESTON -- After the House of Delegates passed a controversial bill targeting the state Attorney General's office, legal watchers were quick to attack the move. -
Miley, Morrisey debate via press statements
CHARLESTON -- The war of words between House Speaker Tim Miley and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey continues. -
Attorney says AG grandstanding with price-gouging suit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Putnam County business that allegedly was gouging customers in the wake of last month's chemical spill that polluted the water of 300,000 residents. -
Clear Rate denies allegation by AG’s office
CHARLESTON -- A Michigan telecommunications company denies allegations in a lawsuit recently filed against it by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. -
Morrisey tells House Speaker that bill creates 'constitutional crisis'
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to House Speaker Tim Miley expressing "significant concerns" he has regarding the proposed Attorney General Ethics and Accountability Act. -
Morrisey calls AG bill 'partisan politics'
CHARLESTON – A bill that would establish stricter rules for the West Virginia Attorney General’s office has passed the House Judiciary Committee.