News from February 2021
Our renewed fight against opioid abuse
CHARLESTON – As we enter a new year full of opportunity, I also embark upon my third term as your attorney general and do so with renewed commitment to fight against opioid abuse with more intensity than ever.
Confidence in U.S. government begins with confidence in our election process
Through voter engagement and following the rule of law, West Virginia voters can have confidence in the election process and confidence in our elected leaders. As President Lincoln once said, it is “their decision."
Opioid judge has second thoughts, rejects class of drug-addicted infants
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The federal judge who approved a nationwide class of plaintiffs to try to settle opioid litigation appears to have had a change of heart when it comes to a nationwide class of parents caring for children who were born addicted to narcotics.
Former Mylan employee says he was fired because of his age
MORGANTOWN — A former Mylan Pharmaceuticals employee says he was discriminated against when he was fired.
Lawyer promises legal action if Morgantown passes ordinance to create citizen police review board
MORGANTOWN – An attorney representing the Mon-Preston Fraternal Order of Police has sent a letter to Morgantown city officials warning of a legal challenge if City Council passes an ordinance creating a Citizens’ Police Review Board.
Man says lumber company damaged his property
WILLIAMSON — A Lenore man is suing Coalfield Lumber Co. for negligence when removing trees from his property and damaging the property in the process.
Couple says vehicle should have been replaced under state lemon law
WHEELING — A Wheeling couple claims a vehicle they purchased from Hyundai in Triadelphia had too many defects and should have been replaced.
Governor, state GOP say Wayne County delegate vacancy was filled correctly
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice maintains the first list of potential replacements from Wayne County to fill a recent House of Delegates vacancy did not meet state code, and the state Republican Party agrees.
Justices send 2015 water leak case back to circuit court for reworking
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has remanded a case back to Kanawha Circuit Court to redo the class certification order consistent with another recent Supreme Court ruling.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Adds Alexandra Shulz to Corporate Practice
The national law firm Bailey Glasser LLP is pleased to announce that Alexandra Shulz has joined the firm as an associate in its Charleston, WV office.
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Dartmouth College Agrees to Reinstate Women’s Golf, Swimming & Diving; Develop Gender Equity Plan; and Comply with Title IX
Dartmouth College has agreed to reinstate its women’s golf and swimming & diving teams, develop a gender equity plan, and come into full compliance with Title IX to avoid a threatened class action sex discrimination lawsuit.
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Leads Six-State Letter To President Biden
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a six-state coalition writing that state attorneys general will be vigilant in watching for and opposing federal overreach, especially when such action puts jobs and civil liberties at risk.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints Matt Irby as Acting State Tax Commissioner
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Matt Irby as Acting West Virginia State Tax Commissioner.
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division
Gov. Jim Justice appointed G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management.