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Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes 12 New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is happy to announce its newest class of associate attorneys to the firm.
Supreme Court issues writ of prohibition in Medicaid Fraud Control Unit case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a writ of prohibition preventing a West Virginia man from pursuing claims against the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Dohm Cycles sued for alleged negligent fixing of scooter
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man says Dohm Cycles failed to properly fix his scooter.
Former employee sues Tolliver Transport for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man says Tolliver Transport wrongfully terminated his employment.
Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Larry Rector Appointed Honorary Consul for Japan
The Consulate General of Japan in New York and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are pleased to announce that attorney Larry Rector has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Japan in Charleston, West Virginia.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion on Dual Enrollment Involving Hope Scholarship
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion addressing whether a county school board or public school may take certain actions against students who are enrolled full-time in public-school programs while also attending privately funded nonpublic-school programs.
Woman, trust sue Cryofix for default on lease
CHARLESTON — A woman and trust are suing Cryofix WV claiming they defaulted on a loan.
Former employee sues Crossmark for retaliation, wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG — A Harrison County woman is suing Crossmark claiming she was wrongfully terminated or not re-hired by the company.
'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer plays key role in W.Va. civil lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The musician behind “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a key part of a West Virginia civil lawsuit about a soured business relationship.
Weld drops out of AG race, will seek state Senate re-election
CHARLESTON – State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld has dropped out of the 2024 race for West Virginia Attorney General.
Intermediate appellate court says city can’t preempt WVDEP permit
CHARLESTON — The state Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a decision by the lower court, saying the City of Weirton cannot preempt a permit by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Supreme Court affirms lower court decision regarding blood alcohol levels
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has ruled that in workplace accidents where a blood alcohol concentration test is given within two hours, pending that result, the intoxication is deemed the cause of the workplace injury.
Former employee sues Airgas USA for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Airgas USA alleging he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Eastern Panhandle Winners ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Eastern Panhandle, who are regional winners of the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26.
Schulz running for seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Mychal Sommer Schulz has announced his candidacy for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Appellate court reverses lower court decision regarding bankruptcy case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Appellate Court issued a reversal on a business court decision, finding that a motion to dismiss should have been denied.
Woman sues Menards for injuries
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman says she was injured while shopping at Menards.
Former employee sues ModivCare for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing ModivCare alleging she was wrongfully terminated.
Carter Bank asks federal judge to hold off on sealing Justice's $1B case
BECKLEY – A Virginia-based bank is asking a federal judge to hold off on a request by the network of businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family to seal the case.
Dinsmore Named Among TIME’s “America’s Top Law Firms 2024”
TIME Magazine and Statista have recognized Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on its inaugural list of “America’s Top Law Firms.”