News from 2020
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: The Small Business Administration Issues Guidance on Change of Ownership of Entities with Outstanding PPP Loans
On October 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a procedural notice to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Lenders “concerning the required procedures for changes of ownership of an entity that has PPP funds (borrowers).
Morrisey leads coalition in court push to support Trump energy rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, along with unions and trade associations, fighting for coal miners in asking a federal appeals court to support the Trump administration’s push for sensible regulation that protects the economy.
Environmental organizations seek for permit review in Mountain Valley Pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. — Several environmental organizations have filed a petition for review of three federal permits that were just issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Judge continues federal opioid trial until January amid 'super-spreader' fears
CHARLESTON – A U.S. District judge has delayed an upcoming opioid trial after the defendant drug companies said it could be a “super-spreader” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia man says he was misled about new Camaro he purchased from dealer
FAYETTEVILLE – A Virginia man claims an Oak Hill car dealership misrepresented facts about a vehicle he purchased, saying it was displayed at several NASCAR tracks and had been damaged and repaired.
Judge files order requiring DHHR to provide more NAS information to attorneys
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has filed an order to provide more information to attorneys about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Tech firm says former employee took SIM card from company iPhone, talking to clients
CHARLESTON – A technology company says a former employee stole the SIM card from his company issued iPhone and is using it to communicate with its clients.
Judging Judge Goldston
Goldston is no neophyte. She’s been a family court judge or family law master for 26 years. Clearly, in her case, ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Lawsuit details 'horrific story' of husband who physically, sexually abused wife for decades
Deborah Albert is in the process of getting a divorce from Randy Ray Albert, who is at Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville awaiting trial. He is a former San Diego County, California, Sheriff’s Deputy.
Drug distributors fear upcoming opioid trial could be a COVID 'super-spreader,' seek delay
CHARLESTON – Three major drug distributors are asking for a delay in an upcoming federal opioid trial, saying it could be a “super-spreader” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge denies GW QB's request for relief regarding school re-entry plan
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has denied a high school football player’s requests for injunctive relief regarding the state’s school re-entry plan and how it affects his ability to earn a college athletic scholarship.
Manchin backs Petsonk over Morrisey in race for West Virginia Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has endorsed Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk in the West Virginia Attorney General race.
Morrisey leads push in asking DEA to better track opioid prescriptions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a multistate coalition in urging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to better track illicit use of prescription opioids as the agency sets its drug quotas for next year.
WVEA seeks injunction, says constant changes to re-entry map are troublesome
CHARLESTON – The state’s largest teachers union has filed a petition challenging continuing changes made to the state’s color-coded school re-entry map.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Alerts Consumers to Social Security Scam
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged consumers to beware of the ever-present Social Security scam and not give in to intimidation tactics used by scammers.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Judge Allows ERISA Class Action Against Huntington Ingalls to Proceed to Trial
A class action lawsuit asserting the use of an outdated mortality table to calculate benefits is moving forward to trial against Huntington Ingalls after the defendant’s motion for summary judgment was denied.
NELSON MULLINS: Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys in its 2021 Rankings
Benchmark Litigation has recognized 15 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys in its 2021 rankings.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Joins 22 States in Urging Swift Confirmation of Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 22-state coalition to urge Senate leaders to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice: $10 million revenue surplus for September caps record-setting first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia’s revenue collections for September 2020 came in at about $10 million above estimates, putting a positive finishing touch on a first quarter that saw multiple all-time state revenue records broken.
Family court judge charged after visiting litigants' homes to check on disputed property
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County Family Court judge has been charged with violating at least seven rules in the Code of Judicial Conduct after she admitted to visiting homes of litigants appearing in front of her to check on disputed property.