News from November 2020
Environmental groups again ask for Mountain Valley Pipeline to be halted
RICHMOND, Va. — Environmental groups are again seeking for a federal judge to stop the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, according to court documents filed last week.
State Supreme Court vacates order that would have delayed AAA boys, girls soccer tournaments
CHARLESTON – Minutes before play was to begin, the state Supreme Court vacated a temporary restraining order that would have postponed the state Class AAA boys and girls soccer tournaments this weekend based on disparity of available COVID-19 testing.
Petsonk hopes to work with Morrisey about issues important to the state
CHARLESTON – Sam Brown Petsonk knew it would be an uphill battle.
Morrisey defeats Petsonk to claim third term as West Virginia's Attorney General
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey has won a third term as West Virginia’s Attorney General.
Justice wins re-election as most state races go Republican
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice won re-election against challenger Ben Salango.
Republicans lead most races across West Virginia
CHARLESTON – As expected, West Virginia voters seemingly was going red in almost every statewide race.
Woman says she was injured during visit to Putnam County park
WINFIELD – A Charleston woman says she was injured while visiting a Putnam County park.
Woman says improper installation of dishwasher caused mold, medical issues
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman says her house developed a mold problem after workers for Lowe’s improperly installed a dishwasher.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Governor Jim Justice Announce $101.3M Settlement in Paving Antitrust Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Governor Jim Justice, the state Department of Transportation and six local governments reached a $101.35 million settlement with 11 asphalt and paving companies – the largest, single-state antitrust settlement in West Virginia’s history.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Welcomes Two New Attorneys to the Firm
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome attorneys Anne Wilson Hadley and Leigh Anne Wilson to the firm.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Probation Division Releases RFP for Treatment Court Lab Services
The Supreme Court’s Division of Probation Services is publishing a Request for Proposals for a laboratory to provide reliable, accurate, and efficient substance abuse screening services for probation and treatment courts to effectively monitor the individuals they supervise.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court admits lawyers - October 30, 2020
The following successful applicants of the West Virginia Bar Examination were admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Thursday, October 30, 2020.
Woman says physical therapist caused further injuries after knee replacement surgery
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman says a physical therapist caused her injuries after a knee replacement.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U. S. Attorney Mike Stuart Honors Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and Others
United States Attorney Mike Stuart recognized the members of the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and officers with the Parkersburg Police Department for their outstanding work in partnership with his office.
Whitey Bulger's estate files federal lawsuit blaming BOP employees for his death
MARTINSBURG – The family of one of America’s most infamous gangsters has filed a lawsuit blaming his 2018 death at a federal prison in West Virginia on Bureau of Prisons employees.