News from July 2020
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes New Attorney to Martinsburg Office
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorney Liana L. Stinson to the firm’s Martinsburg, West Virginia office
Armstead pleased with statewide court system response to pandemic situations
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tim Armstead said he is pleased with how courts across the state have responded throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.
Libertarian candidate for governor hopes to help West Virginians disenchanted with political process
CHARLESTON — An Upshur County attorney is running for governor as the libertarian candidate and hopes she can help West Virginians in a time where everything has become extremely political.
Nurse says St. Albans nursing home asked her to falsify medical records
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County nurse says employees of a St. Albans nursing home to falsify medical records after she complained about improper staffing levels.
With consolidated trial looming, asbestos judge continues individual case for a year
WHEELING – The circuit judge who says an upcoming consolidated asbestos trial will be “a dreadful experience” because of the Coronavirus pandemic has postponed another asbestos case until August 2021.
AG's office issues alert about computer repair scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office says it has received more than 100 calls from consumers across the state reporting a technology scam.
Defend the police instead of defunding them
Every profession or trade has good and bad apples. Most are good, some not so good, and a rare few are extraordinarily good or bad. This is true of all professions and trades: medicine, automotive maintenance and repair, law, plumbing, etc.
Weirton man says he was injured by pothole in Busy Beaver parking lot
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton man says he was injured when he stepped in a pothole in a parking lot of a business.
Huntington non-profit says leaders of community Facebook pages defamed them
HUNTINGTON – A non-profit community outreach ministry and its founders have filed a defamation lawsuit against administrators of two Facebook pages focused on the City of Huntington.
Morrisey leads coalition seeking repeal of Clean Power Plan, supporting Trump replacement rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, along with unions and trade associations, in two briefs supporting the repeal of the Obama-era Clean Power Plan and expressing support for the Trump administration’s replacement Affordable Clean Energy rule.
Judge warns of 'dreadful experience' in upcoming asbestos trial, urges parties to settle
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge is telling those involved with an upcoming consolidated asbestos trial that it will be “a dreadful experience” and is urging parties to settle.
Attorneys want DHHR to turn over information about babies born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – Attorneys want 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.
Environmental groups say WVDEP isn't properly maintaining Special Reclamation Fund
HUNTINGTON —Three environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Secretary Austin Caperton alleging WVDEP must continue putting money toward a fund that helps clean up abandoned mines.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
The West Virginia Bureau of Public Health (“BPH”) announced recently it will require weekly testing for any long-term care facility that experiences a single positive case of COVID-19.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of U.S. Rep. John Lewis
As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of Representative John Lewis, of Georgia, and in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff, beginning IMMEDIATELY and continuing until dusk, Saturday, July 18, 2020.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Juvenile Drug Court Celebrates 80th Graduate
The Juvenile Drug Court that serves Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood Counties celebrated its 80th graduate at a ceremony held Wednesday at the Wood County Courthouse.
Jim Justice has got to be kidding
We’re talking about 1.25 billion dollars of West Virginia’s money. It is not for one man alone to spend however he sees fit. The money should be subject to the democratic process and the considered judgment of all three branches of government. And that process needs to start right now.
'Defund the Police' movement is deeply misguided
CHARLESTON – As we examine reforms to certain policing practices, we must also recognize the value of a properly-funded police force.
Getting from 'H'ere to there
Working with President Trump, Governor Justice, and their administrations, I will continue striving to maximize federal highway dollars to West Virginia to improve our roads and bridges and finish Corridor H.
Woman sues T.J. Maxx, others after falling on sidewalk outside store
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple has filed a lawsuit after the woman injured herself on the sidewalk outside of a T.J. Maxx store.