News from August 2020
Warner appeals after federal judge says SOS needs new way to place candidates on ballot
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge says West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office has to figure out a new way to determine how candidates are placed on the ballot.
Morrisey, other AGs urge Congress to protect senior victims of fraud in Coronavirus relief package
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a bipartisan group of 44 attorneys general are urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to include help for those victimized by elder scams and exploitation in Coronavirus relief legislation.
Group questions Southern District U.S. Attorney's use of nearly $90,000 for radio ads
CHARLESTON – A nonprofit group says nearly $90,000 in advertising spent by U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart’s office seems to support Stuart’s personal policy preference.
Massachusetts man who threatened Kanawha judge arrested
CHARLESTON — A Massachusetts man has been arrested for allegedly threatening a Kanawha County judge through mailed communications.
Judge agrees with Martinsburg firefighters on holiday pay law issue
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County judge has issued an order officially saying Martinsburg firefighters are not being properly paid for holidays.
AG's office alleges second egg supplier gouged consumers amid pandemic
LEWISBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a second lawsuit alleging an egg supplier unlawfully drove up the cost of eggs at major grocery stores during the height of Coronavirus pandemic in March and April.
Former McDowell County teacher says he was victim of racial discrimination, defamation
BLUEFIELD – A former McDowell County teacher and coach claims he was a victim of racial discrimination and defamation.
Fairmont man claims several Go-Mart locations do not meet ADA bathroom requirements
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont man with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair has initiated a proposed class action against Go-Mart alleging several of its convenience stores do not have bathroom facilities that meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
77-year-old men were switched at birth, blame staff of Catholic hospital
MORGANTOWN – Two 77-year-old men say they were switched at birth, and they blame the staff at a hospital operated by the Catholic church for the mix-up.
Morrisey supports board’s dismissal of complaint against Berkeley County barber who refused to close for pandemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the state’s Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists decision to dismiss a complaint filed against a Berkeley County barber who had kept his shop open during the Coronavirus pandemic.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: Federal Reserve Expands Main Street Lending Program Following Program Launch
The Federal Reserve recently announced it was expanding access to the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) for nonprofit organizations.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov Justice: July starts new fiscal year with $243.9m surplus; FY2020 finishes at $28m surplus despite COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Jim Justice joined state revenue officials for his virtual Economic Pandemic Impact Review briefing.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey To Gun Groups: Time To Relocate to W.Va.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement in response to recent attacks on gun rights.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorney Gregg D. Bernaciak to Present at Council of Development Finance Agencies Virtual Summer School
Attorney Gregg D. Bernaciak will present at the Council of Development Finance Agencies Virtual Summer School.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Michael T. Bumgarner Elected as a Director-At-Large for the West Virginia State Society of CPAs
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that firm Chief Executive Officer Michael T. Bumgarner, CPA, CLM, CGMA, has been elected as a Director-At-Large to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the West Virginia State Society of CPAs.
Boone County Courthouse closure extended indefinitely because of COVID-19
MADISON – The Boone County Courthouse will remain closed until further notice following a positive COVID-19 test.
NLRB says Teamsters had discriminatory pay arrangement for Tygart Center workers
FAIRMONT – The National Labor Relations Board says a Teamsters local union imposed a discriminatory pay arrangement on healthcare workers at the Tygart Center.
In wake of NRA lawsuit, Morrisey invites gun groups to relocate to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Hours after New York’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit seeking to disband the National Rifle Association, West Virginia’s Attorney General invited it and other gun groups to relocate to West Virginia.
Judge grants motion requiring state DHHR to provide info about babies born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – Attorneys were granted a motion requiring the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide information about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Huntington firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
West Virginia's third largest department following in footsteps of other firefighters to address issues with cities not paying according to state code