News from September 2020
State's largest teachers union plans to file challenge to state re-entry map
CHARLESTON – The president of the state’s largest teachers union says it will file an injunction in the coming days challenging continuing changes made to the state’s color-coded school re-entry map.
GW football star files his own lawsuit saying school re-entry map is hurting him
CHARLESTON – A star George Washington High School football player has filed a lawsuit saying the state school re-entry map is costing him a chance at college scholarships.
It’s time to rein in rogue judges
It’s way past time for readjustment of the checks and balances that make our federal government work when they’re properly maintained. The judicial branch has usurped too much of the powers of the legislative and executive branches over the last several decades and must be persuaded or compelled to relinquish them.
Capito still is the right choice for West Virginia
I plan to vote for Senator Shelley Moore Capito on November 3 and hope your readers do as well.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice issues statement on President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court
Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Applauds President Trump’s Nomination of Judge Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement in support of President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Attorney plans to ask judge to reconsider his school re-entry ruling
CHARLESTON – After his lawsuit regarding Gov. Jim Justice and the state’s enforcement of the school re-entry map was dismissed, a Charleston attorney said he plans to ask a judge to reconsider his ruling.
Wheeling law firm donates money to establish legal advocacy center
MORGANTOWN — A Wheeling law firm provided West Virginia University College of Law more than $1 million to establish the Fitzsimmons Center for Litigation and Advocacy, which will expand the curriculum of the university.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Understanding the Tax Implications of Rolling Out New Employee Benefits Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has forced employers to adjust normal business operations and now, more than ever, employees are working from home by necessity and by choice.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court admits lawyers - 09/23/2020
The following people were admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Justice Prevails: Bailey Glasser Wins One for Governor and WV Department of Health and Human Resources
Representing West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR), Bailey Glasser secured a dismissal of a Charleston lawyer/parent’s lawsuit challenging the state’s restrictions of in-person schooling aiming to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Tort reform group says Morrisey, Petsonk haven't signed transparency oath
The American Tort Reform Association says Republican incumbent Patrick Morrisey has declined to sign its Attorney General Transparency Code pledge and its 2020 State Attorney General Candidate Questionnaire while Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk has yet to respond.
Kanawha judge dismisses parent lawsuit about in-person school instruction
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge dismissed a parent’s lawsuit regarding Gov. Jim Justice and the state’s enforcement of the school re-entry map.
SHUMAN McCUSKEY SLICER PLLC is Excited to Welcome Brittany N. Ryers-Hindbaugh!
Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC is excited to announce the addition of Brittany N. Ryers-Hindbaugh to our Charleston, West Virginia office.
Calwell files California lawsuit against Dow over agricultural pesticide
HANSFORD, California – A West Virginia attorney with a long history with chemical companies has filed a lawsuit against Dow and others regarding a boy’s exposure to an agricultural pesticide.
W.Va., Texas AGs lead coalition seeking to reverse ruling that stopped pipeline construction
SAN FRANCISCO — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are leading a 17-state coalition asking a federal appeals court to reverse a lower court ruling that brought pipeline construction to a grinding halt nationwide.
Morrisey meets with Trump, Barr at White House about social media censorship
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey met with President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other state attorneys general to discuss concerns about censorship on social media.
Morgantown bar owners say Justice's executive orders, shutdowns are unconstitutional
CLARKSBURG — The owners of a more than a dozen Morgantown bars and clubs have filed a federal lawsuit claiming Gov. Jim Justice’s COVID-19 executive orders that closed down their businesses are unconstitutional.
Mother blames Plateau Medical Center, doctor for daughter's death
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County woman says her daughter died because of the negligence of the staff of Plateau Medical Center.
Woman blames city for 'green slime' at bottom of mud puddle
CHARLESTON – A woman has sued the City of Charleston claiming she was injured by “green slime” in a puddle of water along a city road.