News from November 2022
Morrisey says he's running in 2024, but not sure of which office yet
CHARLESTON – Shortly after U.S. Representative Alex K. Mooney announced his plans to challenge U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s campaign sent a letter to supporters saying he plans to be on the ballot in 2024 as well.
Morrisey leads coalition supporting lawsuit against EPA electric vehicles rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading an amicus brief with five other AGs in support of a lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia by 16 states against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Jim Tartaglia Rejoins Steptoe & Johnson’s Charleston Office
James M. Tartaglia has rejoined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel in the firm’s Charleston, West Virginia office.
President Biden is right: We must end hunger
CHARLESTON – President Joe Biden recently announced his administration’s goal to eliminate hunger and reduce diet-related diseases by 2030. His plan is based around five policy pillars; improve access to food, integrate nutrition and health, empower consumers to make healthy choices, support physical activity and enhance nutrition and food security research.
Supreme Court annuls Huntington attorney's law license
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals annulled the law license of a Huntington attorney.
Supreme Court affirms decision in case involving animal cruelty complaint
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court properly granted a writ on prohibition to stop the dismissal of an animal cruelty charge.
State military authority, academy want discrimination lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Military Authority and Mountaineer Challenge Academy want a lawsuit against them dismissed, claiming they did not violate the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Mountaineer Gas sues Fiber Group for violating state law
CHARLESTON — Mountaineer Gas Company is suing Fiber Group claiming it violated West Virginia law for damage done to a pipeline.
Intermediate Court of Appeals To Hear First Oral Argument Docket
The Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) of West Virginia hear its first Oral Argument Docket on Thursday, November 10, in its courtroom in the West Virginia Judicial Tower, 4700 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston. Counsel for the parties have opted to appear in person in the ICA Charleston courtroom.
Dinsmore Earns "Law Firm of the Year" in Mining Law, 5 Top-Tier Honors in 2023 ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has been named 2023 "Law Firm of the Year" in Mining Law, the only firm in the U.S. to receive such recognition for the practice area.
Morrisey's office wins NAAG's best brief award for West Virginia v. EPA
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has been awarded Best Brief by the National Association of Attorneys General for its merits brief in West Virginia v U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Man sues CAMC, Teays Valley Center for family member's death
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging it and a nursing home are responsible for the wrongful death of his family member.
Cleaning service sues apartment complex for failure to pay for services
CHARLESTON — The owner of a cleaning company is suing Vista View Apartments alleging that it failed to pay her for her goods and services.
Flaherty Ranked Among U.S. News-best Lawyers “best Law Firms”
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm received first-tier rankings in 17 practice areas across two metropolitan areas, Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia, in the 2023 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings.
Man accuses AEP of wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A man is suing Appalachian Power Company for wrongful termination and discrimination.
Woman sues Tom's Plumbing for debt collection practices
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Tom's Plumbing alleging it violated the state's consumer credit and protection law.
Steptoe & Johnson Named Among U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Rankings for 2023
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to have been ranked both nationally and regionally in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm” list.
Amendment Two, others go down in defeat; GOP maintains state dominance
CHARLESTON – All four proposed state constitutional amendments, including hot-button Amendment Two, went down in defeat Tuesday night.
Jackson Kelly Recognized as National Tier 1 Law Firm for Mining Law & Natural Resources Law From U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms"
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce the firm received National Tier 1 recognition – the highest possible ranking – in the areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law for 2023 from U.S News- Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Morrisey's office warns consumers about scam texts about U.S. Postal Service
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be on the lookout for unsolicited text messages claiming to come from the U.S. Postal Service.