News from April 2021
Panel submits three names to governor's office to fill Kaufman's Kanawha judge post
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has submitted three names to fill the open seat on Kanawha Circuit Court.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Sounds Alarm Over EPA Purge
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey raised concern Wednesday with federal regulators who have purged every member of two influential scientific advisory boards, leading to questions about the objectivity of the advice these boards will give going forward.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Warns of Fraudulent Activity Scam
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged the public to be wary of robocalls that seek to deceive consumers into believing that fraudulent activity exists on their checking, savings or purchasing account.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, April 20
In accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout all of West Virginia be displayed at half-staff, beginning immediately and continuing until sunset on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Indianapolis, IN.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Michael Moore Named Young Lawyer of the Year by WV State Bar Young Lawyer Section
Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael J. Moore has been named the Young Lawyer of the Year by the Young Lawyer Section of the West Virginia State Bar.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice, Brad & Alys Smith, and West Virginia University launch Ascend WV remote worker program
Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the nation’s premier remote work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State.
AG's office warns consumers of robocalls about fraudulent banking activity
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging the public to be wary of robocalls that seek to deceive consumers into believing that fraudulent activity exists on their checking, savings or purchasing account.
W.Va. governor signs legislation changing how asbestos cases are filed
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed House Bill 2495, which requires plaintiffs in asbestos cases to file a sworn information form that specifies evidentiary basis for each claim and provide supporting documentation.
Estate sues school board for teen's death
KINGWOOD — The estate of a man is suing the Preston County Board of Education alleging a teenager died after a Preston High School staff member allowed him to leave school property without consent.
Allstate sues Genova for defective product that caused water damage
KEYSER — Allstate Insurance Company is suing Genova Products alleging that personal property was damaged as a result of Genova's negligence.
West Virginia transgender athlete ban is mean-spirited and unnecessary
Any bill seeking to exclude or discriminate has no place here, and I urge Gov. Jim Justice to reconsider this bill and to remember the children and young adults it targets.
AEP does good work that often goes unnoticed
While I understand the frustration with higher electricity rates and the recent loss of electricity from the ice storm earlier this year, bashing AEP does little to lower electricity rates, improve service or explain the nature of their responsibility to electrify our communities.
Legislature keeps promise to voters on transformational reforms
CHARLESTON – The 85th West Virginia Legislature stepped up in a big way by boldly meeting the mandate from voters to rapidly transform West Virginia into a better place to live, work and raise a family — accomplishing, arguably, the most transformational session in recent memory.
Man sues Lo Down Energy for work-related injuries
PINEVILLE — A Princeton man is suing his former employer and several other entities after he was injured on the job.
Man sues Little Caesar's for grandmother's fall, death
PETERSBURG — A man is suing Little Caesar's after his grandmother fell in the parking lot and was injured and later died from those injuries.
Woman sues Bentz Property & Contracting for failing to complete home remodel
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Bentz Property & Contracting alleging that it started a remodel on her home, but failed to complete the work.
Man sues former employer for retaliatory discharge
MOUNDSVILLE — A man is suing his former employer and supervisor, claiming he was retaliated against and his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Morgantown to have public hearing about firefighters' pay reduction
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Civil Service Commission will conduct a public hearing about the city firefighters' recent pay reduction.
Morrisey takes issue with EPA 'purge' of two scientific advisory boards
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has raised concerns with federal regulators who he says have purged every member of two influential scientific advisory boards.
Jason Harwood announces new practice area as WV bankruptcy attorney
Jason Harwood of Harwood Legal PLLC in Logan, West Virginia (WV) is pleased to announce that he will now serve clients as a WV bankruptcy attorney in addition to his existing legal practice areas.