News from 2020
Morrisey supports board’s dismissal of complaint against Berkeley County barber who refused to close for pandemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the state’s Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists decision to dismiss a complaint filed against a Berkeley County barber who had kept his shop open during the Coronavirus pandemic.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: COVID-19: Federal Reserve Expands Main Street Lending Program Following Program Launch
The Federal Reserve recently announced it was expanding access to the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) for nonprofit organizations.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov Justice: July starts new fiscal year with $243.9m surplus; FY2020 finishes at $28m surplus despite COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Jim Justice joined state revenue officials for his virtual Economic Pandemic Impact Review briefing.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey To Gun Groups: Time To Relocate to W.Va.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement in response to recent attacks on gun rights.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Attorney Gregg D. Bernaciak to Present at Council of Development Finance Agencies Virtual Summer School
Attorney Gregg D. Bernaciak will present at the Council of Development Finance Agencies Virtual Summer School.
FLAHERTY SENSABAUGH BONASSO PLLC: Michael T. Bumgarner Elected as a Director-At-Large for the West Virginia State Society of CPAs
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that firm Chief Executive Officer Michael T. Bumgarner, CPA, CLM, CGMA, has been elected as a Director-At-Large to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the West Virginia State Society of CPAs.
Boone County Courthouse closure extended indefinitely because of COVID-19
MADISON – The Boone County Courthouse will remain closed until further notice following a positive COVID-19 test.
NLRB says Teamsters had discriminatory pay arrangement for Tygart Center workers
FAIRMONT – The National Labor Relations Board says a Teamsters local union imposed a discriminatory pay arrangement on healthcare workers at the Tygart Center.
In wake of NRA lawsuit, Morrisey invites gun groups to relocate to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Hours after New York’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit seeking to disband the National Rifle Association, West Virginia’s Attorney General invited it and other gun groups to relocate to West Virginia.
Judge grants motion requiring state DHHR to provide info about babies born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – Attorneys were granted a motion requiring 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.
Huntington firefighters claim city doesn't properly pay them for holiday work
West Virginia's third largest department following in footsteps of other firefighters to address issues with cities not paying according to state code
Circuit judge denies Diocese's motion to dismiss sexual assault case
NEW CUMBERLAND – A circuit court judge has denied the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston's motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a Virginia man who alleges a priest with a history of such offenses sexually assaulted him when he was an altar boy growing up in the Northern Panhandle.
Lincoln, Logan courthouses shut down indefinitely over COVID-19 concerns
LOGAN – Two more county courthouses are shutting down this week because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Delegate wants special session for bill to protect businesses, schools, churches from COVID lawsuits
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates is pushing for legislation that would protect teachers, school systems, churches and businesses from frivolous lawsuits related to COVID-19.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WV among nation’s leaders in CARES Act usage rate; commits $2.5M to test all college and university students
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in August to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Emphasizes the Importance of Human Trafficking Awareness
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey emphasized the importance of raising awareness of and preventing human trafficking in observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets August Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in August to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Upcoming Webcast: Ethical Considerations for in-house Oil and Gas Lawyers and Land Professionals. August 12
Steptoe & Johnson will hold a free webcast on "Ethical Considerations for In-House Oil and Gas Lawyers and Land Professionals" on Wednesday, August 12, beginning at noon Eastern.
Positive COVID-19 test closes Boone County circuit, magistrate courts
MADISON – After an employee of the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's office tested positive for COVID-19, the county's circuit court and magistrate court is closed for the next week.