News from December 2020
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Tim Armstead Takes Oath of Office
Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead began his first full 12-year-term on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Tuesday by pledging to continue to work to restore public confidence in the state court system.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Sues Google, Targets Unlawful Search Monopoly
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general to sue Google LLC for anticompetitive conduct in violation of federal law.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Urges Consumers to be Cautious With Holiday Credit Card Offers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to exercise caution when evaluating credit card offers this holiday season.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Tyler Dinsmore Elected to Board of Directors for West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Tyler Dinsmore at its annual meeting to serve on the Board of Directors for 2020-2021.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks Chief of Staff Mike Hall for his service
Gov. Jim Justice announced that his Chief of Staff, William Michael “Mike” Hall, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2020.
Former employee says Wayne County Commission discriminated against her for pushing mask wearing
HUNTINGTON — A woman says the Wayne County Commission refused to enforce mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, forcing her to use unpaid leave and eventually losing her job.
Charleston attorney working to raise funds in wake of two recent tragedies
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is continuing his efforts to help the family and law enforcement community in the wake of a Charleston Police officer’s death earlier this month in the line of duty. And, he also is trying to help the family of a Putnam County man who died in the explosion at a Belle chemical plan earlier this month.
Group of AGs sues Google, target unlawful search monopoly, related advertising
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 AGs suing Google, claiming the tech giant illegally has a monopoly on general search engines and related advertising markets.
Loughry finishes federal sentence, released from halfway house in Baltimore
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry was released December 16 from a federal halfway house near Baltimore.
CALWELL LUCE DITRAPANAO PLLC: Calwell Luce diTrapano adds to management team
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC announced that lawyer Sydney Q. Kaplan has joined the law firm as its Practice Manager.
If you don’t see vote fraud, you must be blind
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office staff has received death threats following his decision to join an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states.
44 veterans file lawsuits claiming Beckley VA doctor sexually abused them during exams
BECKLEY – More than 40 patients at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center have filed civil lawsuits against the federal government after a former doctor there sexually abused them during medical appointments.
TOPDOG Legal Marketing joins LexBlog, Arizona Attorney Daily legal blog communities
TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC is pleased to announce the acceptance of the company’s blog into the LexBlog and Arizona Attorney Daily legal blog networks.
Judge gives preliminary approval to $23.1 million CAMC settlement over Matulis claims
CHARLESTON – A $23 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a Charleston gastroenterologist who allegedly sexually abused about 2,500 female patients has been given preliminary approval.
AFP-WV prioritizes education reform in 2021 legislative agenda
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity - West Virginia has released its 2021 Legislative Agenda that it hopes will pave the way for more freedom for West Virginians.
Wayne Co. superintendent doesn't have to turn over entire personnel file in bus garage theft civil suit
HUNTINGTON – Wayne County’s school superintendent must provide some documents from his personnel file in a federal lawsuit accusing him and others of violating two employees’ constitutional rights.
Former student blames school board, others for not protecting him from hostage situation
PHILIPPI – A former student says the Barbour County Board of Education failed to adequately protect him when another student brought a gun to school and threatened a class full of students.
AG's office offers tips for wise, safe holiday giving
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is encouraging consumers to open their wallets for charity this holiday season but to exercise caution in doing so to avoid potential scams.
Segal says Dinsmore & Shohl law firm schemed against him, damaged his reputation
CLARKSBURG – A prominent attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against a regional law firm and four of its attorneys claiming they schemed against him and tricked him as well as damaged his reputation.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Littler Launches Diversity & Inclusion Compensation Initiative
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to unveil its latest initiative to foster diversity and inclusion within the firm.