News from 2024
Oil, gas company accuses Oregon business, Charleston law firm of misconduct
CHARLESTON – A Roane County oil and gas company accuse an Oregon-based company and a Charleston-based law firm of circumventing business and legal rules regarding a subscription agreement. The defendants, however, claim the plaintiffs are trying to re-visit issues already addressed by other courts.
Attorney General Morrisey Responds to Duke Letter Regarding His Opposition to Biden’s Red Flag Law Hub
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday responded to a letter sent by the Duke Center for Firearms Law (Duke University School of Law) regarding Morrisey’s opposition to the establishment of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center.
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition Join USDOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia, joined a lawsuit spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation Entertainment—owner of Ticketmaster—for alleged antitrust violations.
ICA affirms ruling for Humphreys in fee dispute over Monsanto litigation
CHARLESTON – The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has affirmed a state court ruling in a dispute over attorney fees stemming from Monsanto litigation that began 20 years ago.
Steptoe & Johnson Offices Give Back to their Communities During Inaugural Firmwide Day of Service
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC offices across the country gave back to more than 20 community organizations during the inaugural Firmwide Day of Service on Friday, May 10.
ICA satellite courtrooms recognized by National Center for State Courts
CHARLESTON — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia has been recognized as one of 12 courts nationwide by the National Center for State Courts for its satellite courtroom project as a model for state courts.
Opioid lawyer fee fight breaks into open in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia lawyer has sued prominent national firm Morgan & Morgan, claiming he was shortchanged out of $1.6 million in fees stemming from a $940 million opioid settlement.
Morrisey, other AGs join DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and the District of Columbia that has joined a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment — owner of Ticketmaster — for alleged antitrust violations.
Huntington recovery facilities accused of defrauding government of millions
HUNTINGTON – Two Huntington drug recovery-related facilities and their owners are accused of bilking the government for millions of dollars with false and fraudulent records related to buying rebated drugs and phony health care service claims.
Northern Panhandle man says new law unfairly taxes oil, gas wells on his property
CHARLESTON – A Northern Panhandle man says a new law will unfairly increase taxes on the oil and gas wells on his property.
ICA affirms ruling saying state officials had immunity in DCR case
CHARLESTON — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed a lower court ruling, finding that while several state officials were operating under their official capacities, various forms of immunity protect them.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Recognizes National Police Week with Memorial Ceremony and Grant Award Visit
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Will Thompson is recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local law enforcement.
Mum's the word (again) on the citizen-only voting amendment
“The people of West Virginia will not have any legitimate faith in the Legislature until they can say this amendment passed. I mean, it’s already passed both houses unanimously. Right now, I don’t know how a voter can trust the Legislature.”
Pharmacist says he was victim of age discrimination
ELKINS – A fired Randolph County pharmacist says he was a victim of age discrimination.
Woman says she was injured while shopping at West Side Kroger
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman says she was injured while shopping at the Kroger store on Charleston’s West Side.
UMWA court filing challenges EPA’s new carbon emissions standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Mine Workers of America has filed a petition for review in federal court regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently implemented carbon emission standards for coal-fired power plants.
Plaintiffs Allege Contractor Breached Contract Over Historic Home Restoration
Paul and Libby Tomar have filed a lawsuit against Old Willow Workshop LLC (Adamo Building Arts) alleging breach of contract over a historic home restoration project gone awry in West Virginia.
Plaintiff accuses physician at Princeton Community Hospital of gross negligence
David Ball has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Basim Antoun alleging gross negligence in misreading an abdominal CT scan at Princeton Community Hospital on June 7th 2022 leading to severe health consequences including a permanent colostomy.
Putnam Circuit Judge Reeder to become U.S. Magistrate Judge
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County judge has been named a new U.S. Magistrate Judge.
Attorney General Morrisey: State Intermediate Court of Appeals Confirms Constitutionality of Act in Hill Top House Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding a decision from the state Intermediate Court of Appeals that confirms the constitutionality of the Tourism Development District Act in a case that stemmed from a lawsuit filed by six Harpers Ferry residents against the state secretary of Economic Development to stop the reconstruction of the Hill Top House.