News from 2023
Pa. couple files second lawsuit against Antero, others
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation for a second time since 2020 alleging criminal trespass.
Bowles Rice LLP announces Bowles Rice "Top Ranked" in 2023 Edition of Chambers USA
The 2023 edition of Chambers USA recognizes Bowles Rice LLP as “Top Ranked” in the following areas of law evaluated by the publication’s researchers in West Virginia:
State Supreme Court dissolves injunction in charter school case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a Kanawha circuit court could not issue an injunction against the governor pertaining to the state's charter schools law.
Intermediate appellate court remands case on mall parking garage payments back to lower court
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ordered the reversal and remand of a case involving the Charleston Town Center Mall's parking garage payments back to the lower court.
Coalition of AGs challenging EPA, California truck ban
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 19 states challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to allow California to ban trucks.
Former employee sues Personal-Touch Home Care of WV for wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A Hurricane woman is suing Personal-Touch Home Care of WV alleging she was wrongfully terminated for making good faith reports about another employee.
Hagerty to SEC chair on crypto crusade: 'Expect to hear from Congress'
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty told U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler he can “expect to hear from Congress” regarding the SEC’s recent actions targeting the crypto industry. Tennessee’s junior senator tweeted his message in response to a barrage of lawsuits the SEC filed against leading cryptocurrency firms, including U.S.-based Coinbase, which the SEC allowed to go public in 2021, was prevented from registering and has since been sued by the SEC.
Putnam judge issues temporary injunction in case involving family selling mobile homes without licenses
CHARLESTON — According to a recent ruling by a Putnam County circuit judge, four family members who are accused of illegally selling and installing mobile homes without the proper licenses, have had a temporary injunction instilled upon them.
State Supreme Court denies WVAWC writ in water leak case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied a writ of prohibition in an appeal involving West Virginia American water for the 2015 water leak.
Energy company demands judgment from Justice, coal companies
WILMINGTON, Del. — Xcoal Energy & Resources has still not received a $1.9 million judgment from coal companies owned by the family of Gov. Jim Justice.
Attorney arrested for possession in Mingo County
WILLIAMSON — A Logan County attorney was charged with impersonation of an officer and possession with intent to deliver, among other offenses, after a car accident that occurred last month.
Group of AGs support challenge to California's Unsafe Handgun Act
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 23 other state AGs in support of a challenge to the constitutionality of California’s Unsafe Handgun Act.
Woman sues wildlife removal service for failure to remove raccoons
CHARLESTON — Xceptional Wildlife Removal was not, in fact, exceptional in removing an infestation of raccoons from two properties in Kanawha County, according to the homeowner's lawsuit.
Parents sue group home for daughter's death
HUNTINGTON — The parents of an intellectually challenged woman are suing RSCR West Virginia for her death.
Woman, business sue West Virginia Nursing Network Infusion Services for termination
WINFIELD — KB Infusion Services and its manager are suing West Virginia Nursing Network Infusion Services for wrongful termination.
Class action says credit union assessed improper fees
HUNTINGTON — In a class-action lawsuit, a woman says Air Academy Federal Credit Union improperly assessed overdraft fees.
Trump announces intention to run for Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump (R-Morgan) announced he will run for the state Supreme Court.
W.Va. part of $102.5M settlement with Suboxone maker over monopoly tactics
West Virginia will receive about $1.5 million from the settlement.
Couple sues Hillbilly & Flatlander Construction for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Hillbilly & Flatlander Construction for breach of contract and negligence for home repairs.
Manchin’s actions don’t match his rhetoric on energy
One thing is clear: Senator Manchin is increasingly out of touch with West Virginian’s policy preferences, especially when it comes to energy.