News from June 2021
Judge grants injunction halting law that would keep companies from deducting union dues from checks
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has granted a temporary injunction to stop a new state law that would keep employers from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks.
Justices, circuit judge issue rulings in favor of former Trump advisor related to her divorce
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed an Ohio County family court divorce ruling in favor of a former adviser to President Donald Trump who had a “tumultuous” divorce with her ex-husband.
Defense blames doctor’s overprescribing, tries to discredit expert witness report
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial entered its sixth week, tensions rose as defendants spent the day trying to discredit a report by a substance use disorder epidemiologist.
Bank says it intends to collect $421 million from Justice companies
BECKLEY— Carter Bank & Trust filed a form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it still intends to collect the hundreds of millions of dollars from companies owned Gov. Jim Justice's family.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Justices to Present Virtual CLE for Monongalia Bar Association
Four Supreme Court Justices are planning to jointly present a virtual one-hour Continuing Legal Education class for the Monongalia County Bar Association at noon on Tuesday, June 15.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Chief Justice Welcomes New Family Court Judge
Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins welcomed Julie A. Pence to the judiciary after Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ms. Pence to the Eleventh Family Court Circuit (Kanawha County).
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginia congressional delegation to reauthorize AML program
Gov. Jim Justice sent a letter to West Virginia’s congressional delegation, urging immediate action to reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program.
NELSON MULLINS: Construction Executive Magazine Names Nelson Mullins a Top 50 Construction Law Firm™
Construction Executive magazine has listed Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a Top 50 Construction Law Firm™ based on the following criteria.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins’ Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practices Recognized by Pitchbook with Global, National Rankings
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. once again in its Q1 2021 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising start-ups and venture capital firms.
Expert data shows Cabell County outweighed West Virginia, nation in prescription opioid abuse and harm
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial concluded its fifth week, an opioid abuse epidemiologist shared data connecting causation between prescription opioids and opioid use disorder.
Man says sheriff's deputies used excessive force
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the Kanawha County Commission after his 2019 arrest.
Couple says LG washing machine was defective
WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing Home Depot and LG Electronics for a defective washing machine.
Morrisey secures punishments for Medicaid fraud
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney Patrick Morrisey made sure that two individuals were convicted of Medicaid fraud after investigating and prosecuting their cases through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Attorney General objects to Mallinckrodt reorganization timeline
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is speaking out against an effort that would limit the amount of time West Virginians would have to go against potential flaws in the reorganization of Mallinckrodt LLC.
West Virginia joins coalition to overturn New Jersey gun law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has joined in with 23 other states asking the U.S.Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that permits states to outlaw ammunition magazines that are legal in more than half of the country.
Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court.
Overdose data shows growing trends of opioid-related drug poisonings
CHARLESTON – An expert epidemiologist who analyzed Cabell County and West Virginia overdose data to show opioid trends in death rates soared from 2001 to 2017.
Morrisey says new immigration policy changes could cause drug problem to surge
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey worries that the change in immigration policy by President Joe Biden could spell disaster for the drug problem in the state.
Man shot at Charleston location sues 7-Eleven
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing 7-Eleven after he was injured during a shootout at the convenience store that was well known to authorities.
West Virginia court system sees decrease in cases filed in 2020
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Court System released its annual statistics report, which found there was a 12.5% decrease in cases filed in 2020 versus the previous year.