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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Temporary Changes to the Business Loan Program and Paycheck Protection Program

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2020

Small businesses have been adversely affected since the COVID-19 outbreak, notably due to forced government closings and lack of economic stimulation during this time.

Justices side with circuit court in denying motion to compel arbitration

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 7, 2020

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a circuit court rightfully denied a motion to dismiss or compel arbitration in a case involving Yesterday Delivery Service.

Supreme Court says circuit court correct in upholding New Jersey judgment

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 7, 2020

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that a circuit court did not err when it found that West Virginia was obligated to give "full faith and credit" to a New Jersey judgment against a man who was living in West Virginia at the time of the lawsuit.

Schwartz donates cloth masks to health care workers at St. Mary's Medical Center

By Chris Dickerson | Apr 7, 2020

HUNTINGTON – Bill Schwartz wanted to find a way to help during this Coronavirus pandemic, but he wasn’t exactly sure how.

AG's office continues Fairmont Regional investigation, concerned about WARN Act violations and pay issues

By Chris Dickerson | Apr 7, 2020

FAIRMONT — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is asking Marion County and Fairmont city officials to further investigate the recent closing of Fairmont Regional Medical Center.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Webinar: Consumer Financial Regulatory and Litigation Fallout from the COVID-19 Crisis, with Richard Cordray and John Roddy

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

How will regulatory agencies like the CFPB, FTC, and State Attorneys General react to the consumer financial impacts of COVD-19?

Kanawha judge signs order allowing ankle bracelets for Coronavirus patients who refuse to quarantine

By Chris Dickerson | Apr 7, 2020

CHARLESTON –Kanawha Circuit Court's chief judge has signed an order requiring people who have tested positive for Coronavirus to be required to wear an ankle bracelet if they refuse to self-quarantine.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: The Small Business Reorganization Act and CARES Act

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

We are living in unprecedented times, with businesses across all industries reporting cash shortages and fear of failure as result of the broad shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: Use of E-Signatures and Remote Online Notarizations

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

In the wake of the continued havoc caused by COVID-19, many businesses, under mandatory shelter-in-place orders or voluntary social distancing measures, have been forced to encourage or mandate remote working for their employees and restrict in-person meetings or gatherings in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Department of Justice makes $850 million available to help public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

The Department of Justice announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

Supreme Court says circuit court rightfully dismissed Berkeley assessment appeals case

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 6, 2020

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals found that Berkeley Circuit Court is without discretion on a matter involving a company and the Berkeley County Board of Assessment Appeals.

Armstead hopes to continue positive path for Supreme Court

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 6, 2020

CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead believes the state Supreme Court has come a long way in the 1.5 years since he joined the court, and he hopes to continue down that path on the court.

Sixth Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament still scheduled for May

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 6, 2020

The Sixth Annual Duane Ruggier MS Golf Tournament still is scheduled for May 18 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane.

Supreme Court extends emergency status to May 1; Kanawha Judicial Annex closure extended

By Chris Dickerson | Apr 4, 2020

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court has extended the Judicial Emergency because of the Coronavirus pandemic through May 1. Also, Kanawha County officials said April the Kanawha County Judicial Annex will remain closed until at least April 27. Seven Judicial Annex employees and one spouse of an employee all have tested positive for Coronavirus.

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From Legal Newsline

Even homeowners could be in danger of lawyers trying to cash in on coronavirus

By Daniel Fisher | 4 days ago

They’ve already sued cruise ship operators, soap manufacturers and insurance companies, but COVID-19 will give entrepreneurial lawyers plenty more opportunities to make money by targeting nursing homes, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, retailers and possibly even homeowners over the disease.

Morrisey warns of utility scam circulating amid Coronavirus pandemic

By Chris Dickerson | Apr 3, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be wary of impostors claiming to work for utility companies and threaten to shut off service, even as several public utilities have suspended terminations for nonpayment during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Woman claims her blood clot filter implant fragmented, traveled into heart

By Marian Johns | Apr 3, 2020

WILLIAMSON — The distributors and manufacturers of a filter designed to keep blood clots from going to other areas of the body is facing a suit by a woman whose filter broke into pieces and traveled into her heart.Christina Shepherd filed a complaint Jan. 10 in the Mingo County Circuit Court against C.R.

Employer of man driving under the influence who caused fatal collision faces negligence claim

By Marian Johns | Apr 3, 2020

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the employer of a driver who was allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he caused a collision that resulted in the death of her mother and injury to herself and her two minor children. Beverly Nelson, individually and on behalf of her infant sons, J.N., and C.N., and in her capacity as the Administratrix of the Estate of Dorothy A.

Woman sues Mountaineer Gaming Resort claiming she slipped on ice covered sidewalk, suffered injuries

By Marian Johns | Apr 3, 2020

NEW CUMBERLAND — Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort is facing a negligence suit filed by a woman alleging she slipped on an ice covered sidewalk at the entrance to their casino.

Man sues Kanawha County dealership, GM over claims GMC Terrain is defective

By Marian Johns | Apr 3, 2020

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing a Kanawha County dealership and General Motors claiming his new GMC Terrain failed to conform to the warranty and still has not been repaired despite attempts to do so.