News from October 2022
West Virginia State Bar Bridge the Gap Seminar on October 17, 2022
West Virginia State Bar Bridge the Gap Seminar on October 17, 2022.
Morgantown police, firefighters want to send retaliation cases back to state court
CLARKSBURG – Morgantown police officers and firefighters who have filed two lawsuits accusing the city of retaliation have filed motions to remand both cases back to state court.
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed Contractor
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed Contractor.
Former WVSU police captain accuses school of harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former captain with the West Virginia State University police department is suing the school, alleging retaliation, harassment and discrimination.
Morrisey joins other AGs opposing rule requiring states to reach net-zero highway emissions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 20-state coalition in filing comments before the U.S. Department of Transportation to push back against a Biden Administration rule requiring all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia to reduce on-road carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050.
W.Va. Chamber calls Amendment 2 best way to axe vehicle tax
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of Amendment 2, saying it’s the most efficient way to eliminate the vehicle tax in West Virginia.
Manchin's 'sugar high' with Republicans didn't last
MORGANTOWN – Senator Joe Manchin’s roller coaster poll numbers have taken another dip. Morning Consult reports this week that the West Virginia Democrat is now underwater, with a disapproval rating of 51 percent and an approval rating of just 42 percent.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Justice Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults
U.S. Attorney’s Office Takes Part in Justice Department’s Wide-Ranging Efforts to Protect Older Adults.
Man sues CAMC, others for negligence following knee surgery
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center alleging the hospital was negligent in its care.
Civil lawsuits accuse arrested parole officer of sexual assault
CHARLESTON -- A former regional director for the state jail authority recently pleaded guilty to witness tampering, and a former parole officer has been charged with sexual assault of at least two of his parolees. Four federal lawsuits have been filed in relation to the incidents.
AG's office warns consumers about computer repair scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers about a computer repair scam that is currently active in the Mountain State.
The red tape impeding the health care services West Virginians need most
West Virginia has the highest prevalence of heart attacks, lung cancer, and drug overdose deaths of any state. However, red tape in the form of “certificate of need” (CON) laws and regulations obstruct the provision of health care services to treat these ailments.
Lawyers Clearinghouse Honors Nelson Mullins Team with Pro Bono Excellence Award
Lawyers Clearinghouse Honors Nelson Mullins Team with Pro Bono Excellence Award.
Federal investigation will occur into conditions at regional jail
BECKLEY — After a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court regarding the conditions of a regional jail, a federal investigation will now occur.
Minority Lawyers Committee Meeting on October 13, 2022
Minority Lawyers Committee Meeting on October 13, 2022.
Woman says she slipped, fell on ice at Speedway store
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman blames Speedway after she slipped and fell on ice outside of the convenience store.
Federal Civil Rights forum coming to Morgantown
Federal Civil Rights forum coming to Morgantown.
Morrisey's 'line in the sand' bringing big opioid money to state
CHARLESTON – An attorney representing dozens of West Virginia cities and counties praised state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his work on opioid litigation that could up bringing in about $1 billion in settlements to the state.
Supreme Court Admits Attorneys
Supreme Court Admits Attorneys.
Supreme Court reverses injunction against Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a decision to reverse an injunction against the Hope Scholarship Act on Thursday.