News from November 2020
Two lawsuits blame WVU for injuries from February rockslide
MORGANTOWN – Two separate lawsuits blame West Virginia University for damages caused by a February rockslide involving a vehicle and a school-owned transport system.
Man says he was fired by School of Osteopathic Medicine after being on medical leave, filing EEOC complaint
LEWISBURG – A Greenbrier County man says he was wrongfully terminated by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine after being on medical leave.
Governor says Putnam County restaurant's mask mandate case should be dismissed
HUNTINGTON – Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice say a lawsuit by the owners of a Putnam County restaurant claiming the recently amended mask mandate is hurting their business should be dismissed.
Justice unhappy with Morrisey social media post about mask mandate authority
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey are in a war of words regarding a post the AG made regarding the governor’s latest mask mandate.
Former state prison guard says she suffered stroke following pepper spray training
CHARLESTON – A Pleasants County woman says she suffered a stroke and other injuries after she was sprayed with pepper spray during a Division of Corrections training exercise.
The unsung heroes of free, fair and successful elections
CHARLESTON – As West Virginians reflect on the 2020 elections and look forward to a season of gratitude, we should be especially thankful to those who helped lead our state through another free and fair election.
Putnam County restaurant seeks emergency ruling following Justice's latest mask mandate order
HUNTINGTON – The owners of a Putnam County restaurant are seeking a preliminary injunction and/or a temporary restraining order following Gov. Jim Justice’s amended mask mandate.
Justices side with Diocese on Consumer Credit and Protection Act question; Workman dissents
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says the deceptive practices provisions of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act do not apply to educational and recreational services offered by a religious institution.
AG's office wins $256,000 judgment, shuts down Kanawha County contractor
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has won a $256,000 judgment and a permanent injunction that blocks a Kanawha County contractor from any future work in the area of home improvement.
Miracle Meadows students receive $51.9 million in settlement
CHARLESTON — A 2017 lawsuit filed by 29 former students of Miracle Meadows School has settled for $51.9 million.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Earns Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Honors
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has honored Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP with both its Compass Award and Top Performers Award for 2020 because of the firm’s “continued commitment to building more diverse organizations and a more inclusive profession,” according to the organization.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Gregory Porter Speaking at ERISA Litigation Virtual Conference
On November 18, Bailey Glasser Partner Gregory Porter will speak virtually at the American Conference Institute’s 18th National Forum on ERISA Litigation.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Member Tom Hurney Presenting at WV Chamber of Commerce November 19
Tom Hurney will be speaking at the 2020 edition of CourtWatch on Thursday, November 19th at 10:00 am.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorney Steve Crislip Appointed Third Commissioner on WV’s Commission on Uniform State Laws
Governor James C. Justice has appointed Stephen R. Crislip, retired General Counsel for Jackson Kelly, to be a Commissioner on The West Virginia Commission on Uniform State Laws.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Named 2021 Mining Law Firm of the Year
As part of the 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” rankings, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has been named “Law Firm of the Year” for mining law, the only firm in the U.S. to receive such recognition for the practice area.
Judge rules Putnam County volleyball teams can't play in state tournament
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County circuit judge has denied a petition from volleyball players at three Putnam County high schools asking the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to afford their daughters the opportunity to play in the state tournament that begins Thursday.
Morrisey urges U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Pennsylvania absentee ballot ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule a state court decision that, if left intact, effectively rewrites Pennsylvania’s absentee ballot receipt deadline law.
Colorful, controversial former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely dies
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely has died. He was 79.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell Announce $4.85 Million to Combat Violent Crime in West Virginia
U.S. Attorneys Mike Stuart and Bill Powell today announced more than $4.85 million in Department of Justice grants to fight and prevent violent crime in the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia.
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Ranked Nationally, Regionally Among 2021 "Best Law Firms"
Bowles Rice LLP has earned national and regional recognition among the 2021 “Best Law Firms,” named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.