News from July 2022
Intermediate Court of Appeals Launches Informational Video Series
Intermediate Court of Appeals Launches Informational Video Series.
Attorney dismisses talk of missed Cabell-Huntington opioid settlement
CHARLESTON – Two days after a federal judge ruled in favor of opioid distributors in a bellwether case, discussions about missed settlement opportunities continue.
Parents sue Wayne County pre-school, daycare for child's injuries
HUNTINGTON — The parents of a child with autism are suing Playmates pre-school and Child-care Centers for alleged abuse.
Woman accuses WVU Hospitals of wrongful termination, age discrimination
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County woman is suing West Virginia University Hospitals for unlawful termination of employment.
Judge says Hope Scholarship is unconstitutional, AG says he'll appeal ruling
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has ruled a scholarship program that provides state funding to students who leave the public school system is unconstitutional.
Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
CHARLESTON – A federal judge soundly rejected the public nuisance theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question.
Congratulations to Sharon Iskra
Congratulations to Sharon Iskra.
Trial postponed after Monday's ruling in separate opioid case
CHARLESTON — A trial involving opioid distributors and several West Virginia cities and counties has been postponed after Monday's decision in another opioid case.
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations.
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County.
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling.
AG's office asks Maryland for gun reciprocity following U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking the governor to recognize West Virginia concealed weapons permits.
Morrisey says current state abortion law works, but Legislature needs to do more
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has issued a legal memorandum regarding the state’s 1840s-based abortion law, saying it is enforceable.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lauren Turner Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lauren Turner Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Class of 2022.