News from May 2020
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Basics of Automobile Insurance
There are many different forms of insurance policies including homeowner’s, automobile, boat, motorcycle, etc. Even though most individuals have various insurance policies and premiums are part of their monthly expenses, some of those individuals may not have a thorough understanding of key terms applicable to their policies.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart Launches Public Service Announcement in Recognition of National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart launched a public service announcement (PSA) that pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement.
Brooke County woman says middle school teacher sexually abused her as student
WELLSBURG – A Brooke County woman has filed a civil lawsuit claiming a Wellsburg Middle School music teacher sexually abused her when she was a student there.
AG's disability fraud unit saves almost $2 million in fist quarter of 2020
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership generated more than $1.8 million in savings in the first quarter of 2020.
Former Montgomery General ER doctor claims he was asked to falsify a patient's chart
FAYETTEVILLE — A former Montgomery General Hospital emergency room physician is alleging he faced retaliation for questioning patient screenings, medication distribution and was asked to falsify a patient's chart.
Va. man says he was sexually abused by priest growing up in Northern Panhandle
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Virginia man says a priest with a history of such offenses sexually assaulted him when he was an altar boy growing up in the Northern Panhandle.
Who’s responsible for economic consequences of overreaction to the virus?
It’s time to stop panicking and do what we can to minimize the economic fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Attorneys and client sue Justice, Morrisey over new legal advertising law
WHEELING — Two attorneys and one of their clients are suing Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey regarding a new legal advertising law set to take effect next month.
Woman sues Wal-Mart after allegedly suffering broken hip from fall on wet floor
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing Wal-Mart after she suffered a broken hip after allegedly slipping on a wet floor at its Clarksburg store.
Man alleges real estate agents, homeowner failed to disclose problems with property
WAYNE — A man is alleging the homeowner and real estate agents who sold him a house fraudulently concealed issues with hillside slippage.
Morrisey joins other state AGs in push to hold China accountable for Coronavirus outbreak
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate group of Republican state attorneys general in requesting the federal government work with states to hold the Chinese government accountable for the Coronavirus outbreak.
Supreme Court suspends Putnam County attorney's law license for multiple violations of rules of conduct
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has suspended the law license of a Buffalo attorney for nine months.
Carmichael says legislation to protect essential businesses, workers being drafted
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael says legislation is being drafted to ensure liability protections to protect small business owners and workers, especially health care workers who are protecting our state’s citizens amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: WV Courts to Begin First Step of Gradual, Phased-in Resumption of Operations on May 18; New Protocols to Guide Procedures
West Virginia courts can begin the first steps of a gradual, phased-in return to normal operations beginning May 18, 2020, under a new order and accompanying guidance, the Supreme Court announced Wednesday.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: 27 Dinsmore Attorneys Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020
Dinsmore & Shohl is pleased to announce 27 of its attorneys in eight of its practice groups across four states have received top rankings in the 2020 Edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Chambers Usa Rankings Include 14 Steptoe & Johnson Attorneys
Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business rankings for 2020 include 14 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC attorneys.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Chambers USA Recognizes Jackson Kelly Attorneys and Practice Groups
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has rated nineteen Jackson Kelly attorneys in its “2020 Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.”
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Attorneys Named To 2020 Super Lawyers List
Bailey Glasser partners Ben Bailey, Brian Glasser, and Brian Swiger have been selected to the 2020 West Virginia Super Lawyers list.
AG's office, DHHR warn foster parents of potential scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office, in coordination with the state Department of Health and Human Resources, is alerting foster parents throughout the state to a potential scam.
Norfolk Southern Railway worker injured in engine explosion seeks more than $5 million
WILLIAMSON — A former Norfolk Southern Railway inspector who suffered permanent injuries when the engine he was working on blew up is seeking more than $5 million.