News from October 2024
Parents say special needs teacher physically abused 5-year-old son
KINGWOOD – The parents of a 5-year-old special needs student says he was physically abused by a teacher at school.
Middle schooler says basketball coach sexually abused him
PARKERSBURG – A suspended Wood County teacher and coach has been sued for sexual abuse of one of his middle school basketball players.
Greenbrier scheduled for auction block again
LEWISBURG – The Greenbrier is scheduled for the auction block again.
4 Jackson Kelly Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Jackson Kelly is proud to announce that attorneys Thomas Hurney, Jr., Gretchen Callas, Michael Cimino, and Jill Hall have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation.
Campaign sign in House race could be violating federal election rules
CHARLESTON – A Charleston credit union potentially is violating federal election rules by displaying an election sign endorsing its CEO for a House of Delegates seat.
Morrisey part of coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Doddridge vs. Petersburg as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Doddridge County High School vs. Petersburg High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week.
Contempt motion against Wetzel superintendent over Paden City HS fight withdrawn
NEW MARTINSVILLE – The contempt motion against the Wetzel County Schools superintendent in the legal battle to keep Paden City High School open has been resolved.
House resolution aims to 'not recognize an illegitimate presidential election'
CHARLESTON – Some Republican House of Delegates members have introduced a resolution that would ensure former President Donald Trump would be recognized as the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
Jackson Kelly Again Receives Mansfield Certification
We are proud to announce that our firm has achieved Mansfield Certification for 2023–24!
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Mich. AG’s Decision to Charge Some Anti-Israel Protestors
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Iowa a bipartisan coalition of 15 states in a letter, encouraging Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to stand strong on her decision to charge some anti-Israel protestors at the University of Michigan.
WV CALA announces Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has kicked off Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week to shine a light on what it calls injustices plaguing our state’s civil justice system.
Steptoe & Johnson Achieves Mansfield Rule Certification for Third Consecutive Year
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab for 2023-24. This marks the third year that the firm has been Mansfield Rule certified.
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Metro Valley ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Metro Valley, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 7 to Oct. 14.
Supreme Court won't block EPA rules on methane, mercury emissions
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Environmental Protection Agency regulations that would have curbed methane emissions at oil and gas facilities.
W.Va. attorneys secure key victory in Pa. contamination case
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Some West Virginia attorneys are declaring a key victory in a Pennsylvania case regarding properties contaminated with arsenic and lead decades after a U.S. Steel facility was shuttered.
W.Va., U.S. Chambers want Biden to invoke Taft-Hartley to stop longshoreman strike
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in urging President Joe Biden to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to help end the strike by longshoremen that is affecting supply chain issues across the country.
Justice coal companies still owe $529K in mine safety issues
Coal companies owned by the family of Gov. Jim Justice still owe more than $525,000 to the federal government for mine safety fines.
Debt collector removes magistrate case to federal court
CHARLESTON – In an unusual move, a debt collection harassment case seeking less than $10,000 plus attorney fees has been removed from magistrate court to federal court.
Nurse accuses defendants of bait-and-switch in asbestos case
CHARLESTON – A lifelong nonsmoker nurse who was diagnosed with lung cancer after working in various hospitals and medical facilities during her career says Fairmont State University and others have pulled a bait-and-switch in her asbestos case against them.