News from December 2023
Appellate Court Clerk Retiring, New Clerk Appointed
Edythe “Eydie” Nash Gaiser, Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia, is retiring.
Justice Tim Armstead to be Chief Justice in 2024
Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia beginning January 1, 2024.
Wet Virginia among 11 GOP states to challenge new EPA rule expanding water-quality regulations
West Virginia is among 11 Republican states to challenge a federal rule that plaintiffs in the lawsuit say makes sweeping, unlawful changes to how states make water-quality certifications for projects under the Clean Water Act.
New Family Court Judge for McDowell and Mercer Counties to be Sworn In
Angela Alexander Walters will be sworn in as a judge in the Twelfth Family Court Circuit (McDowell and Mercer Counties) in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, in the Mercer County Courthouse.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Court Victory with Decision Keeping Trump on the Ballot in West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey released a statement following a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division, which dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify President Donald Trump from running in the upcoming West Virginia Presidential Primary and General Elections.
Attorney General Morrisey, Auditor’s Office, Partner to Ensure Opioid Settlement Money Used Accordingly
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is partnering with the state Auditor’s Office to supplement the AG’s Office’s efforts to make sure opioid settlement money will be and is being used for its intended purposes as outlined in the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding.
Dunbar officers named in another police brutality lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man has filed a police brutality lawsuit accusing two Dunbar officers of using excessive force on him outside of police headquarters.
Florida woman accuses Charleston dentist of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A Florida woman has sued a Charleston dentist alleging sexual harassment.
State AG, Auditor partner to ensure opioid settlement money used properly
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is partnering with state Auditor J.B. McCuskey’s office to supplement efforts to ensure opioid settlement money is used for intended purposes.
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition, Ask Court to Extend NCAA Temporary Restraining Order Through Winter, Spring Seasons
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the multistate Ohio-led bipartisan coalition, on Friday filed a joint motion with the NCAA asking a federal court to extend the 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA (barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule) through at least the winter and spring seasons.
Federal judge dismisses attempt to keep Trump off West Virginia ballot
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to keep former President Donald Trump off the West Virginia ballot in next year’s primary.
Former Supreme Court justice sues contractor for bad concrete work
CHARLESTON – A former state Supreme Court justice has sued a concrete contractor alleging subpar work.
Woman blames PetSmart after slipping on dog poo inside store
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was injured after slipping on dog feces while shopping at PetSmart.
Math professor accuses WVU of discrimination
CLARKSBURG – A tenured math professor has accused West Virginia University of discrimination.
Former employee accuses Frontier of gender discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former Frontier Communications employee has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the company.
Left swings and misses at discrediting education freedom in the Mountain State
Parents and students should be trusted with the robust educational choices they deserve.
Church asks court to force W.Va. Secretary of State to incorporate it
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County church wants a federal judge to force West Virginia’s Secretary of State to allow it to incorporate.
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following Court-Ordered Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA Transfer Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a federal court ruling Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule.
ICA affirms that man can't sue theater for injuries from parking lot burnout
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling in a premises liability case.
Cook says he was wrongfully terminated from Pies & Pints
CHARLESTON – A former cook at a downtown Charleston eatery claims he wrongfully terminated from his job.